​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
Reservations open April 10th; select Group site #003 as that one is closest to the Lodge

Key Dates of Note

• March 15 - Planning Guide Available  
• April 10 - RV Reservations open
• May 15 - Top 20 Entries Due - no exceptions
• July - Premium available
• July 31 - Hueston Woods Room Block rates end
• September 3 - CLOSING DATE for all AKC entries and Master Registration

National Specialty 30th Year Celebration

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:
Weight Pull Judges: ​Linda Kaminski & Annette LaPlante​
Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog:
​Puppy Match Judge:
​Pack Hike Coordinator: Laurie Whorley
Scentwork Judge: Laurie Schlossnagle

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Independent Specialty
hosted by Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Independent Conformation Judge: Ms. Grace M. Fritz - AKC #21887
Sweepstakes Judge:  Ms. Bonnie L Money - AKC #105681
Weight Pull Judges: ​Linda Kaminski & ​