Information added as received. Last updated: March 16th. (Please refresh this page to see the most current information!)
Note: The Superintendent, Secretaries, and Chairs are listed on the “People” page as well as on each event’s dedicated page (found in the dropdown menu under the “Events” tab or drop-down menu). Please contact the Superintendent or Secretary directly with entry questions, and the Chair with other questions – or to volunteer at that event!
Monday March 2
Regional Specialty & Junior Showmanship, National Specialty’s 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy, Obedience and Agility open
Tuesday March 10
National Specialty, Junior Showmanship & Sweepstakes and Rally open
Friday March 13
Malinois preferred entry period for Agility ends
Thursday March 26
Cut-off date for reservations at the block rate for rooms in the Host Hotel
Friday March 27
Scent Work opens
Tuesday March 31
• Malinois preferred entry for Herding ends
• Deadline to order Merchandise (merchandise can be picked up at the Specialty; if shipped, it will be shipped AFTER the Specialty)
* Deadline to purchase and submit Catalog Ads
• Deadline for receipt of entry form, payment, and photo for the Honor and Rescue Parade
Friday April 3
Malinois preferred entry for Scent Work ends at 8:00pm
Friday April 10
* Agility closes at 6pm EST
* Deadline to order Catalogs in the Store. These can be picked up at the Specialty or shipped AFTER the Specialty. Typically there are very limited numbers of catalogs available for purchase at the National Speciality itself, and often at a higher price.
Wednesday April 15
Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Herding all close at 12pm Eastern
Sunday April 19
Deadline to purchase reservations for the Welcome Party and Banquet
Thursday April 23
Scent Work closes 6pm Eastern
Friday May 1
• Deadline for arrival of snail mailed or emailed Entry Form for Most Versatile Malinois. (This can also be submitted in person to the chair at the National Specialty at least one hour before the dog’s first MVM event.)
• Tracking closes at 6pm CDT
(The draw for entries is using the Specialty Club Option: first Malinois without a title, then Malinois with a title, next other breeds without a title, and finally other breeds with a title.)