2022 Golden State Winter Sieger

January 22 & 23, 2022 in Santa Rosa, CA

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

NEW LOCATION ON THE GROUNDS due to Order of the Health Officer of the County Of Sonoma C19-35

Due to the new county-wide health order we will now be in the LYTTLE COW PALACE, an open-air arena on packed dirt. Social distancing must be maintained. Masks are highly encouraged. Entries now limited to 175 dogs, first come-first serve.

The 2022 Golden State Winter Sieger will be held at the Sonoma County Event Center in Santa Rosa, CA. This show will be in the LYTTLE COW PALACE, an open-air arena on packed dirt. We will be setting up on Friday afternoon so if you plan on setting up early, please wait until we begin our setup first. The Show Roster will be updated periodically as entries come in and the Show Schedule will be available after the show closes. You can enter our show online or via fax or mail (for a printable show entry form, click here). Would you like to help us hand out fliers? We'd really appreciate it. Just click here. We can also give you fliers. Send an e-mail to info@iabca.com and we'll ship you a box of fliers.

Why show at IABCA conformation shows? What makes The International Dog Shows different?

• All Dogs receive WRITTEN CRITIQUES from top American, Canadian, and other foreign judges.
• We strive for a relaxed, friendly, and flexible atmosphere. We get a lot of new exhibitors and they have a great time learning at our shows, getting advice and asking questions from our judges.
• Dogs can earn International IABCA Titles with judges licensed from multiple countries (USA, Canada, Argentina, Serbia, Columbia, Sweden, Australia, Germany, and more).
• Dogs are judged individually against the breed standard for their title points, not against other dogs (dogs can earn titles even if they are the only dog in the show of their breed).
• A two or three judge panel judges each Best in Show category.
• And much more!

Changes due to COVID-19

• Entries now limited to 175 dogs, first come-first serve.
• NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.
• Mailed in entries MUST BE POSTMARKED by ten days before closing or they will not be accepted.
• Please communicate via email (info@iabca.com).
• Stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough, rash, or sore throat.
• Social distancing must be maintained.
• Masks are strongly encouraged at all times.
• RULE CHANGE: NO DAY OF SHOW adding allowed. No changes or additions can be made at the show. Any changes to your entry must be made before show closing. Express show (which is Saturday only) will be available to add online and also at the show (only for dogs entered in all 4 shows already).
• We will not hand out armbands at the front desk. You will pick up your armband ringside at your first show for the weekend.
• We will not be handing out folders (or participation certificates). Orange cards and critiques will be issued from each ring at time of judging and given to the exhibitor at that time (no need to bring any paperwork to the ring with you).
• If you preordered a catalog please pick it up at the front desk.
• You must follow established ring procedures for entrance and exit.
• When finished showing you should leave the ring area.
• You must familiarize yourself with all signage and on-site instructions.

Show Information:

Updated: 1/12/22

• Dates*: January 22 & 23, 2022

• Location: Sonoma County Event Center

• Address: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
• Building Name: LYTTLE COW PALACE
• Facility Type: open-air arena on packed dirt

• Closing Date: January 14, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific

• Entry fees are $38.95/show
• NO LATE ENTRIES will be taken, NO EXCEPTIONS

• Judging Panel will include**:

• Gary Andersen - INT & USA
• Juliann Bitter - INT & USA
• Inge Semenschin INT & USA
• R C Williams - USA
• Lani McKennon - USA
• Shawn Brown - USA
• Cindy Sanders - USA
• Karen Meyers - USA

• Show Committee:

• Superintendent - Becky Willits
• Assistant Superintendent - Brett Willits
• Chief Steward - TBA

• Local Pet-Friendly Hotels (by distance):

• Best Western Plus Garden Inn
• Americas Best Value Inn - Santa Rosa
• Travelodge Santa Rosa
• Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
• Quality Inn and Suites Santa Rosa Wine Country
• Oxford Suites Sonoma County (online promo code: STAYNPLAY)

• Other Info:

• Photographer - TBA
• Overnight RV Parking:
• Purchase RV nights when you enter the show
• $35/night
• Water, electrical, sewer hook-ups
• RV spots close by show area in the carnival lot
• Food Service - Yes, available on grounds

General Information:

*Show Notes:

We have four shows each weekend, two shows per day. Each show will be under a different judge. If a dog does well (gets the top score each show), an adult dog can earn an International Title in three shows. Puppies can earn a National Puppy Title in three shows; a fourth show would give that puppy an International Puppy Title (four puppy shows =both Nat and Int puppy titles).

**Judging Schedule Notes:

• Dogs may be asked to be judged before their times scheduled but CANNOT be required to do so.
• Group times CAN be called early.
• Best in Show times CAN be called early.
• Best in Show ring numbers will be announced at the show.
• All Ring times and numbers are subject to change.
• Junior Handler exhibition will be on Sunday during lunch. Check at the front desk on Sunday for more details. Day of show entries for juniors are welcome.

Thank you to all exhibitors for your support. Enjoy the Show!

IABCA and International Dog Shows