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
Welcome to the 2024 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty website! 
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Dates & Location 

Location: 
Basin Harbor Resort
4800 Basin Harbor Rd.
Vergennes, VT 05491
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Dates: October 12-18, 2024
Hosting Club: Patriot Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Lodging Information

Host Hotel Reservation information/updates:
Our block is full! If you are still looking for accommodations, it is possible that the resort will have availability - definitely give them a call. And, check the planning guide for other hotels nearby.

We will send final confirmation and arrival/check in information in September. If you have any questions in the meantime regarding your reservations, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]
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NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING/SLEEPING IN VEHICLE IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES UNLESS IT IS A RESERVED RV SPOT. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. 
Hotel room descriptions & reservation details

Overflow Hotels: 
Middlebury Inn (dogs allowed)
Swift House Inn (dogs allowed)
Middlebury Sweets Motel (dogs allowed)
Courtyard Middlebury (NO dogs allowed)
RV Camping: 
River's Edge Cottage & RV Park 
Campground & Cottage Hillcrest (RV only, weather dependent)

On-site: As of April 16, 2024 there are no remaining on-site RV spots. If you are interested in getting of the waitlist for one of spaces please e-mail Liz at ​[email protected]

NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING/SLEEPING IN VEHICLE IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES UNLESS IT IS A RESERVED RV SPOT. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. 

Airport Information

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport

PAWS IN THE WATER, TAIL IN THE CHAIR

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National Specialty Judges
Conformation & Junior Showmanship: Ms. Kimberly Anne Meredith​
Sweepstakes:  Ms. Patricia "Pattie" Proctor
Futurity & Maturity: Mr. Steve Likevich​
Obedience: Ms. Elizabeth "Tibby" Chase
Rally: Ms. Loraine (Lori) Moffa​
Draft: Melissa Jarriel & Mary Jo Rasmussen / Ron & Pam Capelli
Weight Pull: ​Kelly Lovley & Linda Kaminski
Temperament Test Evaluators: Deanna Never & Melissa Mount​
Farm Dog: Pam Bartlett & Denise Mitterando 
Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog: Martha Tubman
​Puppy Match: Josephine Kenney
​Pack Hike Coordinator: Alex Howard 

PEACE, LOVE, & SWISSIES

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Independent Specialty Judges
Conformation: Mrs. Karen S McFarlane
Sweepstakes: Jennie Chen
Weight Pull Hosted by MAGS: Kelly Lovley & Denise Mitterando
Pack Hike Coordinator: Alex Howard​
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