Rose City Classic Clubs & Events
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Rose City Classic (RCC) is made up of two all-breed clubs, Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon (DFAO) and the Tualatin Kennel Club (TKC), and 16 local breed specialty clubs.

THE ALL-BREED CLUBS

Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon and Tualatin Kennel Club are the AKC all-breed dog clubs that put on the Rose City Classic  They have served the greater Portland area for 80 and 50 years, respectively.  The members of these not-for-profit clubs are volunteers. They donate their time and expertise to put on the Rose City Classic and afterwards the clubs donate their profits to causes that promote responsible dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs. To learn more about these local dog clubs and connect with others who have a passion for dogs, visit their links above. 

SPECIALTY AND GROUP SHOWS 

Twenty-eight breed specialty and group clubs participate in the Rose City Classic. These are local or national clubs that represent one particular breed or a group of related breeds such as Terriers, Hounds or Toys. For specific information about specialties please contact the RCC Specialty Coordinator, Patti Strand

Download contracts and other materials for specialties and supported entries below and see the schedule of deadlines

GROUP AND SPECIALTY SHOWS HELD ON WEDNESDAY

    • Terrier Association of Oregon  (Terrier Group Show)
      Onofrio, Superintendent 
      Specialty Chair:

      GENERAL INFORMATION

      The Rose City Classic (RCC) is made up of two all-breed clubs, Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon (DFAO) and the Tualatin Kennel Club (TKC), and 16 local breed specialty clubs.

      THE ALL-BREED CLUBS

      Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon and Tualatin Kennel Club are the AKC all-breed dog clubs that oversee the Rose City Classic  They have served the greater Portland area for 80 and 50 years, respectively.  The members of these not-for-profit clubs are volunteers. They donate their time and expertise to put on the Rose City Classic and afterwards the clubs donate their profits to causes that promote responsible dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs. To learn more about these local dog clubs and connect with others who have a passion for dogs, visit their links above. 

      SPECIALTY AND GROUP SHOWS 

      Thirty-two breed specialty and group clubs participate in the Rose City Classic. These are local or national clubs that represent one particular breed or a group of related breeds such as Terriers, Hounds or Toys. For specific information about specialties please contact the RCC Specialty Coordinator, Patti Strand

      Download contracts and other materials for specialties and supported entries below and see the schedule of deadlines

      GROUP AND SPECIALTY SHOWS HELD ON WEDNESDAY

      • Terrier Association of Oregon  (Terrier Group Show)
        Onofrio, Superintendent 
        Specialty Chair: Sandy Carter
        sandrajeancarter1960@gmail.com
      • Akita Club of Puget Sound
        BaRay, Superintendent
        Amy Reagan, Show Chair
        areagan@centurytel.net • 253-380-4052
      • Columbia Poodle Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Show Chairman, Janith Wright
        janithwright@yahoo.com  
      • Fort Vancouver Cocker Spaniel Fanciers
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Mariecel Torres-Young
        conquest.cockers@comcast.net
      • German Shorthaired Pointer Club of OR
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Cathy Beach|
        54c170b@gmail.com  
      • Greater Portland Dachshund Club
        Event Secretary and Specialty Chair
        Georjan Bridger
        georjiesdogevents@gmail
      • Greater Portland Old English Sheepdog Club
        Show Sec., Carolyn Rittacco jwrcir@aol.com
        Show Chair, Christine Jaeger 
        spirit.1952@yahoo.com
      • Mt. Hood Dalmatian Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Rod Strand
        rod@RodStrand.com  503-310-8510
      • Mt. Hood Doberman Pinscher Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Ellen Hanley
        Ellenpoppy@aol.com
      • Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Jeannette Voss jvoss@pcez.com

      Note: A concurrent specialty is one that is held on the same day and on the same grounds as an all-breed show but is considered a separate event with its own set of awards and points.

      CONCURRENT SPECIALTIES – FRIDAY

      • Oregon Trail Havanese Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent

        Specialty Chair: Linda  Ruedy
        lmruedy04@gmail.com
        503-475-8334
      • Multnomah Irish Setter Association
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Leslie Russell
        avonfarmirish@gmail.com
      • Evergreen Chihuahua Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Dana Baker
        evergreenchiclub@gmail.com
      • Rose City Labrador Retriever Club
        Event Chair: Judy  Chambers
        judy088@centurytel.net
        503-705-7099

      CONCURRENT SPECIALTIES – SATURDAY

      • Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Show Chairman: Gail Stuart Bowles
        trueblueacd@gmail.com 
      • Evergreen Chihuahua Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: Dana Baker
        evergreenchiclub@gmail.com
         


      DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  –
      A designated specialty is one in which the specialty club designates the classes of an all-breed show as its specialty.

      DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  – FRIDAY

      • Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA) – Friday
        Specialty Chair: Sherry Emerson
        slashe@icloud.com

    • DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES  – SATURDAY

      • Belgian Sheepdog Club of America
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty chair: Tami Worley
        Worleycom1@gmail.com
      • Berger Picard Club of America
        Event Chair: Ailynn Knox-Collins
        fluffyherders@gmail.com 425-241-9315
      • Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club
        Event Chair: Cheryl Calm
        calmbouv@gmail.com  
        503-816-8670
      • Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club
        Event Chair: Ilene Kaplan
        kaplani@union.edu
        518-466-9667
      • Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America
        Event Chair: Kimarie Wolf
      • Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (PRTAA)
        Specialty Chair: Sherry Emerson
        slashe@icloud.com

      DESIGNATED SPECIALTIES – SUNDAY

      • Cascade Australian Cattle Dog Club
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Show Chairman: Gail Stuart Bowles
        trueblueacd@gmail.com 
      • Columbia Bouvier des Flandres Club
        Event Chair: Cheryl Calm
        calmbouv@gmail.com  
        503-816-8670
      • Multnomah Irish Setter Association
        Onofrio, Superintendent
        Specialty Chair: 
        avonfarmirish@gmail.com


      SUPPORTED ENTRIES WITHIN THE ALL-BREED SHOWS

      • Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc., Saturday and Sunday
      • German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Oregon, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
      • Rose City Labrador Retriever Club, Thursday – Sunday
      • Berger Picard Club of America  Thursday – Sunday
      • Mt Hood Dalmatian Club, Saturday

      If your club would like to be part of the Rose City Classic please contact  Patti Strand