Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty
  • 2025 National Information
  • Committee Contacts
  • Schedule
  • Baray Superintendent
  • Planning Guide
  • Master Registration
  • Marketplace
  • Dog Entry Form (Non Superintendent Events)
  • Scent Work Premium
  • Draft Trial Premium
  • Pack HIke Map
  • Catalog Advertising
  • Sponsors
    • National Trophy and Event Sponsors
    • Independent Trophy Sponsors
    • Retail Sponsors
    • Link for Sponsorship Opportunities
  • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Judges Education
  • 2025 National Information
  • Committee Contacts
  • Schedule
  • Baray Superintendent
  • Planning Guide
  • Master Registration
  • Marketplace
  • Dog Entry Form (Non Superintendent Events)
  • Scent Work Premium
  • Draft Trial Premium
  • Pack HIke Map
  • Catalog Advertising
  • Sponsors
    • National Trophy and Event Sponsors
    • Independent Trophy Sponsors
    • Retail Sponsors
    • Link for Sponsorship Opportunities
  • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Judges Education
2025 GSMDCA 
National & Independent Specialties

​Celebrating 30 years!
2025 GSMDCA National Specialty

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Dates & Location 

Dates: October 5-10, 2025
Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
College Corner, Ohio
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Hosting Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Show Chairs: Liz Coit & Sarah Jensen
Contact: ​[email protected]

Lodging Information

Host Hotel
Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center - The phone number to call for reservations under the GSMDCA block in 513-664-3510, Susan Chapin, Sales. If she doesn't answer they should leave a message and Susan will call back.  Note: Reservations can be made starting either Friday 10/3 or Sunday 10/5. They cannot break up the weekend by having folks come in on Saturday. ​

RV reservations 
(513) 523-1060
Website: https://reserveohio.com/OhioCampWeb/#!park/768/466
Reservations for the whole week open April 11th

Key Dates of Note

  • March 15 - Planning Guide Available  
  • April 11 - RV Reservations open
  • June 1 - Top 20 Entries Due - no exceptions
  • July - Premium available
  • July 15 - Hueston Woods Room Block rates end
  • August 1 - Catalog Ads due
  • September 3 - CLOSING DATE for all AKC entries and Master Registration

National Specialty
​30th Year Celebration

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National Conformation Judge: Mr. Edward A. Fojtik - AKC #104757
4-6 Beginner Puppy: Mr. Edward A. Fojtik - AKC #104757
Junior Showmanship: Mr. Edward A. Fojtik - AKC #104757

Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Kristin Kleeman
Futurity/Maturity Judge: Mr. Dan Campeau
Obedience Judge: Mrs. Shirley A Spall - AKC #39543
Rally Judge: Ms. Katie Maess - AKC #62012
Draft Judges: Karen Conant, Lesa Cozzie, Mary Spaar, Megan Westenmeyer​
Weight Pull Judges: ​Linda Kaminski & Annette LaPlante​
Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog: Deena Heins, Diana Iannaccone, Pat Runde​
​Puppy Match Judge: Tina Bailey
​Pack Hike Coordinator: Laurie Whorley
Scent Work Judge: Laurie Schlossnagle

Independent Specialty
hosted by Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

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Independent Conformation Judge: Ms. Grace M. Fritz - AKC #21887
Sweepstakes Judge:  Ms. Bonnie L Money - AKC #105681
Weight Pull Judges: ​ ​Linda Kaminski & Annette LaPlante​​
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
  • 2025 National Information
  • Committee Contacts
  • Schedule
  • Baray Superintendent
  • Planning Guide
  • Master Registration
  • Marketplace
  • Dog Entry Form (Non Superintendent Events)
  • Scent Work Premium
  • Draft Trial Premium
  • Pack HIke Map
  • Catalog Advertising
  • Sponsors
    • National Trophy and Event Sponsors
    • Independent Trophy Sponsors
    • Retail Sponsors
    • Link for Sponsorship Opportunities
  • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Judges Education