CGC – TRICK DOG EVALUATIONS:
Performance Central will offer mini how-to’s for various sports for dogs to try. CGC, CGCA, CGCU and AKC Trick Dog title evaluations will be conducted here. More information will be published in the Judging Program.
Contact April Paulman to schedule evaluations: apaulman@hotmail.com or (317) 604-8381 (text or call).
OBEDIENCE and RALLY EXHIBITORS:
Crating space will be available near the Obedience/Rally ring free of charge and shall be removed 30 minutes following the trial. This courtesy is extended to only those dogs entered in the Obedience and/or Rally Trials on Monday. Rent-A-Ring will be available on Sunday.
BULLDOG TALENT SHOW:
Monday evening after the Gallery reveal, bring your bulldog’s talent for a fun contest! Each dog will perform one trick. The dogs will be judged to determine who is the winner. Tricks will be judged on difficulty, creativity and accuracy, by a three-judge panel. Prizes for the top three finalists. Cash bar will be available. Please contact April Paulman by text or phone at (317) 604-8381 or apaulman@hotmail.com to register for the contest up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
BEST ALL-AROUND BULLDOG CONTEST:
AKC-approved special attraction sponsored by the BCA’s Performance Committee (PC). Contest winners (1st-4th place) will be based on the greatest number of points accumulated from the dog’s entries and results in five categories: (1) Conformation Show, (2) Junior Showmanship, (3) Obedience and/or Rally Trials, (4) CGC, Trick Dog and/or AKC Temperament Test evaluations and (5) Performance Central activities. Dogs must participate in at least three of the five categories to be eligible for the contest.
This contest includes all the shows, trials and PC activities held during the 2025 BCA National Specialty Week starting Monday, Nov 24 and ending Friday, Nov 28. Points will be given for all show and trial entries, and for all qualifying trial results; however, contestants will be required to choose only one show to use for points acquired for class placements and awards beyond placements. The contest is limited to one dog per Handler.
Prizes:
1st – $200 Cash, Gift Basket and Rosette
2nd – $150 Cash, Gift Basket and Rosette
3rd – $100 Cash, Gift Basket and Rosette
4th – $50 Cash and Rosette
