In dog show parlance, a specialty is a show that is limited to one breed of dog. An independent specialty is a stand-alone show, though often several breed clubs will hold their specialties on the same day and at the same site and split expenses. A designated specialty, on the other hand, is when the breed's entry at an all-breed show is considered the specialty for the local breed club. Several Boxer clubs are holding independent or designated specialty shows during the month of July.
Boxer Club of San Fernando Valley
Thursday, July 7
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience
Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
Michigan Boxer Club
Friday, July 8
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes
Monroe County Fairgrounds, Monroe, MI
Bluebonnet Boxer Club
Thursday, July 21
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes
Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Houston, TX
Houston Boxer Club
Thursday, July 21
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes
Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Houston, TX
Bluebonnet Boxer Club
Friday, July 22
Designated Specialty, Sweepstakes
Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Houston, TX
Oregon Boxer Club
Friday, July 22
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship
Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR
Boxer Club of Milwaukee
Friday, July 29
Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes
Waukesha County Exposition Center, Waukesha, WI
Specialties are a great way to meet the breed and interact with local Boxer breeders, owners, and exhibitors. Visit the club or superintent websites, or use the AKC event search function for more information.
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