September 22 – 25, 2025
Hot Springs Convention Center and Hotel Hot Springs
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Followed by: Supported Entry Fri (Toy Specialty), 2 All-Breed Shows (Sat & Sun)
Host Hotel
THE HOTEL HOT SPRINGS
305 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901-5445
Call to Book: 501-623-6600 *preferred method
Room Rates
**Mention you are part of the Italian Greyhound Club of America event**
$129.00, single occupancy
$139.00, double occupancy
$50.00, Non-refundable Pet Deposit–One time fee per guest room
Tax Rate: All guest rooms are subject to applicable occupancy taxes, which are currently 14.5%
Hotel Amenities
- Complimentary Shuttle Service 7 days a week from 7am to 11pm within the area
- Complimentary full breakfast buffet every morning from 6:30am to 9:30am
- On-site restaurant
- Business Center – 24-hr availability
- Complimentary wi-fi throughout the hotel
- 24hr Sundry Shop
- Complimentary self-parking
- Guest rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig Coffee makers, large flat-screen televisions, desk with chair, full bath with shower (no tubs), iron & ironing boards and amazing view of downtown Hot Springs.
Disclaimer
The Italian Greyhound Club of America requires dogs be created when unattended in the National Specialty hotel rooms, and when checking out, the rooms are to be in the same condition as when first occupied. The names of the individuals who fail to abide by these rules will be given to future hotels with the intent of being refused occupancy. SINCE THE HOST HOTEL IS ALSO DESIGNATED THE “SHOW GROUNDS” AN INDIVIDUAL CAN BE TAKEN BEFORE AN AKC EVENT COMMITTEE FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH THE RULE TO LEAVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM IN PROPER CONDITION.
There will be a list of other local hotels in the premium list as well as RV parks. There will be a very limited (10) amount of dry camping spots available on show site.
Event Schedule
Monday, September 22, 2025
Judge: Ms. Cheryl Tisdale
Rally (Toy Breeds)
Obedience (Toy Breeds)
Welcome Party
Fun Match – Judge: Mr. Harry Bennett
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Judge: Mrs. Layle Griffioen
Puppy/Junior Sweepstakes
Veteran Sweepstakes
Judge’s Education
Dual Titled Class
Altered Class
Futurity – Judge: TBA
Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
Top 20 Showcase
Top 15 NOHS & Live Auction during Top 20 Tabulation
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
4-6 Beginner Puppy – Judge: Ms. Anne K Catterson
Judge: Mr. Raymond Filburn
Junior Showmanship
Regular Bitch Classes
Parade of Titleholders
Regular Dog Classes
Veteran Dog Classes
Veteran Bitch Classes
Best of Breed Competition
Brace
Teams
Stud Dog
Brood Bitch
IGCA Membership Meeting
Mentor Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Cocktail Hour
Banquet & Silent Auction
Friday, September 26, 2025
Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas – Supported Entry – Judge: *pending AKC Approval
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Conformation – Judge: Ms. Gloria Kerr
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Obedience – Judges: Ms. Louann Currey & Ms. Donna
Eddins
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Rally – Judge: Ms. Terry Thornton
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Conformation – Judge: Ms. Sherry Webster
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Obedience – Judges: Ms. Louann Currey, Ms. Terry
Thornton
Hot Springs Kennel Club All-Breed Rally – Judge: Ms. Donna Eddins
2025 Merchandise
2025 Event Committee
| Committee | Committee Chair – Click to email |
| Banquet | Karena Moses, Libby Seawright |
| Catalog Advertising/Sales | Cherie Ruff, Meredith Persinger |
| Companion Events | Cathy Sutler |
| Fun Match | Karen Thayne |
| Futurity | Virginia King Kirby |
| Hospitality / Welcome Party | Karena Moses, Libby Seawright |
| Judges Education | Kim Brinker |
| Merchandise | Reagan Healea |
| Parade of Titleholders | Cherie Ruff |
| Photographer | Alexis Janiszak Photography & Design |
| Raffle Baskets | TBA |
| RV Parking | Lynne Ezzell |
| Show Chair | Reagan Healea |
| Silent Auction | Teresa Kangis |
| Top 20 Showcase | Laura Waites |
| Top 15 NOHS | Cherie Ruff & Reagan Healea |
| Trophies | Kim Frennier |
| Trophy Sponsorship | Chelsea James |
| Vendors | Emmy Lou Hanley & Renie Conrad |
2025 Logo Design: Lynn Partridge
