WHWTCA National Specialty
Fun at the West Highland White Terrier Club of America National Specialty!
2026 National Specialty
September 27 to October 5
For eight days, our wonderful Westies will demonstrate their versatility by competing in Tracking, Agility, Earthdog, Obedience, Rally and Conformation events.
For the humans on the other end of the lead, there will also be a dinner, annual awards ceremony, and the chance to socialize with other Westie enthusiasts. For those so inclined, there are plenty of sightseeing and shopping opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area.
National Specialty Links
(links will be provided as they become available)
- Schedule of Events (pdf)
- Triathlete Award Application Form (pdf)
- RV Parking Reservations
- Annual Dinner Reservations
- Panera Boxed Lunches
Premium Lists
(links will be provided as they become available)
- Tracking Premium (pdf)
- Agility Trial Premium (pdf)
- Scent Work Trial (pdf)
- FAST Coursing Ability Tests (pdf)
- Obedience/Rally Form (pdf)
- Futurity/Maturity Entry Form (pdf)
- National Earthdog Tests (pdf)
Conformation Premium Lists
(links will be provided as they become available)
Accommodations
Host Hotel: Hampton Inn, 4 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341
Room rate (no pet fee – limit 2 dogs per room): $129.
Limited number of rooms available
Deadline for group rate: August 28, 2025
Phone: (610) 363-5555
Block Name: West Highland White Terrier Club of America 2026
Booking link: https://tinyurl.com/r9ky98jb
Residence Inn, 10 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341
Room rate (no pet fee): Suite - $149; Double suite - $219
Limited number of rooms available
Call directly at 610-594-9705 before August 29th and identify as part of
West Highland White Terrier Club; Group Code WHW
Booking link: https://tinyurl.com/evdhvdp6
RV Parking Reservations
September 29, 2026 to October 3, 2026
Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds
IMPORTANT!! You are requested to REGISTER AND PAY IN ADVANCE to assist us with planning and organizing the parking. Advance reservations are $20 per night; payment deadline is 09/14/2026. $25 per night is the rate for those without reservations. We will provide 20amp electric hookups only, as available.
Arrivals are NOT permitted prior to 12 Noon on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Reservations may be made via PayPal in our online STORE.
If paying via check, please mail the form AND your check payable to WHWTCA to:
Chair: Jim Nuss, RV Chairperson, 1 Edgewater Road, North Cape May, NJ 08204
— DOWNLOAD RV Parking Reservation Form (pdf)
Deadline for payment in full is Monday, September 14, 2026.
Special Tracking Fundraiser Raffle
Celebrating 30 Years of Westie Club of America Tracking Tests
A drawing will be held at this year's Tracking Tests on Sunday, September 27th featuring the 1996 T-Shirt artwork by Allison Platt in an 11x17 shadowbox frame by Shelley Marvin.
Raffle Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25 and may be purchased:
- Via PayPal in our online STORE
- By Mail to Marie Holman,
396 National Drive,
Downingtown, PA 19335.
Make checks payable to WHWTCA
- Tickets may also be purchased at the Tracking Test event on Sunday, September 27th
Deadline for store and mail raffle ticket purchases is 5pm EDT on Saturday, September 26.
Annual Dinner and Meeting
Friday Evening, October 2, 2026
St. Anthony’s Lodge
259 Church Street
Downingtown, PA 19335
Cocktail hour begins at 6PM; cash bar provided.
Dinner service begins at 7PM.
Dinner will be a buffet including a variety of selections, including Baked Salmon with Basil Pesto Butter, Chicken & Mushroom Marsala, Cheese Tortellini Rose', Assorted Roasted Vegetables, and Garden Salad. Dinner includes rolls and butter, fresh baked cookies and Mini Cannoli. Coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available.
The cost, per person, is $52.00.
Reservations may be made via PayPal in our online STORE.
If paying via check, please mail the form AND your check payable to WHWTCA to: David Flanery, Treasurer, 113 Meadow Ridge Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356
— DOWNLOAD Meal Reservation Form (pdf)
Deadline for all reservations is Wednesday, September 16, 2026. No refunds after September 16th.
Panera Boxed Lunches
Friday, October 2, 2026 - Obedience & Rally Trials and Fast CAT Test
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - Sweepstakes, Futurity and Fast CAT
Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds, Phoenixville, PA
Lunch is by reservation only - there will be NO EXTRAS. NO FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ON THE KIMBERTON GROUNDS.
Reservations may be made via PayPal in our online STORE.
If paying via check, please mail the form AND your check payable to WHWTCA to: Bette Carroll, 1871 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
— DOWNLOAD Meal Reservation Form (pdf)
Deadline for all reservations is September 16, 2026. No refunds after September 16, 2026
Schedule of Events
(will be updated as more become available)
WHWTCA Tracking Tests: TD (6), TDU (2) and TDX (2)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 - 8 AM
Fair Hill National Resources Management Area, Elkton, MD
Chair: Sil Sanders
Secretary: Anne Sanders 425-870-0200
rimewest@hotmail.com
Judges: Ray Desmarais and Susan Ammerman
BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW if you plan to attend. It is a big U of DE weekend.
All-Terrier Agility Trial
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 through THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 - 8 AM
(Monday - Wednesday is terriers only; Thursday is all-breed)
In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, PA
Secretary: Bonnie Reifsnyder, Scores’N More 717-579-8296 www.scoresnmore.com
High in Class & High in Trial Awards for Westies will be presented Monday, September 28
Obedience and Rally Trials
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - 8 AM
In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, PA
Host: Scottish Terrier Club
WHWTCA Scent Work Trial
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 - 8 AM
Kimberton Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, PA
Chairs: Connie Romano (Wed) and Renee Glover (Thu)
Secretary: Joe Mazur 570-866-0288 joe.mazur5964@gmail.com
Judges: Joyce Smuda & Diane Quirk
Westie Foundation Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - TBD
Hampton Inn, Exton, PA
Meeting of the WHWTCA Officers and Board of Directors
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - 4 PM to 9 PM
Hampton Inn, Exton, PA
Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. All Breed Show (supported entry)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St, Macungie, PA
Westie Judge: TBD
Terrier Group: TBD
BIS: TBD
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. All Breed Show
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St, Macungie, PA
Westie Judge: TBD
Terrier Group: TBD
BIS: TBD
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. All Breed Show
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St, Macungie, PA
Westie Judge: TBD
Terrier Group: TBD
BIS: TBD
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
WHWTCA FastCAT Tests (2 tests)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 8 AM to 4 PM
Kimberton Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, PA
Chair: Donalee Boyd 609-617-7739 dmboyd61@aol.com
Secretary: Denise Marden/DRMarketing, LLC 908-770-9592 drmarketing89@gmail.com
Lure Operator: Eileen Flanagan
WHWTCA Obedience Trial
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - 10 AM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Chair: Linda Cesare-Traub 610-217-8193 lindamtraub@gmail.com
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Judge: Karen Schroeder
WHWTCA Rally Trial
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - Immediately Following Obedience
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Chair: Linda Cesare-Traub 610-217-8193 lindamtraub@gmail.com
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Judge: Karen Schroeder
CGC, CGCA
Trick Dog
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - 10 AM – 3 PM
Kimberton Fairgrounds
Chair: Judy Nuss
Evaluator: Ingrid Pranzo
Sales Room
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - 8 AM – 4 PM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Chair: Chris Schriber 330-862-5001 or 330-760-4271
fairislechris@outlook.com
Annual Dinner Meeting/Awards Banquet
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 - 6 PM
St. Anthony's Lodge, 259 Church Street, Downington, PA
Caterer: Montesano Bros.
Reservations may be made via WHWTCA Store or check
Questions: Peggy Ottinger 215-327-3581 ottingpeg@yahoo.com
Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
WHWTCA Hospitality Continental Breakfast
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 8 AM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Contact: Connie Romano lovemywesties@yahoo.com
Devon Dog Show Association All Breed Show
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 8 AM
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds, Ludwig's Corner, PA
31 Entries 5-7 (12-7)
Ring 6 at 2:45 PM
Westie Judge: TBD
Terrier Group: TBD
BIS: TBD
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.
Sales Room
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 8 AM – 4 PM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Chair: Chris Schriber 330-862-5001 or 330-760-4271
fairislechris@outlook.com
Futurity, followed by Maturity
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 10 AM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Judge: Vanessa Skou
Puppy Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Kimberton Exhibition Hall
Judge: Kristine Tarrer
WHWTCA National Specialty – Montgomery County Kennel Club
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026 - 8 AM
Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St, Macungie, PA
Westie Judge: Richard Powell
Terrier Judge: Pamela Bruce
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.
National Earthdog Test
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 - 8 AM
Host: TBD
EV-RY Farms, 1333 Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ
Test chair: TBD
Test Secretary: TBD
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