NON-SPORTING AND HERDING AKC SANCTIONED SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 2027

2027 ARIZONA DOG JUDGES EDUCATION, INC.
in conjunction with HEART OF THE DESERT CLASSIC™
Hosted by Sahuaro State Kennel Club & Lost Dutchman Kennel Club ● Onofrio.com, Superintendent
Arizona Exposition and State Fair, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Seminars: Thursday, Feburary 4th 2027 through Sunday, February 7th 2027 ● Two CEUs ● $30.00 per seminar
Questions: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com

NON-SPORTING BREEDS

American Eskimo Dog
Boston Terrier
Bulldog

Chinese Shar-Pei
Dalmation
Finish Spitz

German Spitz
Tibetan Spaniel
Xoloitzcuintli

HERDING BREEDS

Australian Shepherd
Border Collie

SPECIAL INTEREST PRESENTATIONS
Open Shows: Judge’s Perspective ● Wickets & Scales Overview
SHOW-Safe Best Practices ● AKC Coonhound Bench Show: Ringside Mentoring

Thursday, February 4, 2027

○ Ringside Observations (no fee)
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Christine Erickson, Coordinator

□ Australian Shepherd
8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Rhonda Silveira

□ Border Collie
10:55 a.m.-1:35p.m.
Robyn Powley

Lunch 1:35 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

□ Chinese Shar-Pei
2:15 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
Janine Rodriguez

Saturday, February 6, 2027

□ German Spitz
8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Patrea Pabst, Esq. & Kristina Chaput

□ American Eskimo Dog
10:50 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Helen Dorrance

Lunch 1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. p.m.

○ Open Shows: Club’s Perspective (no fee)
Patrea Pabst & Greg McCarthy, AKC Rep

□ Bulldog
2:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
Elizabeth C Hugo-Milam

Friday, February 5, 2027

□ Finnish Spitz
8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Holly Leftwich

□ Xoloitzcuintli
10:55 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
Penelope Inan & Jennifer Bridges

Lunch 1:35 p.m.-2:15p.m.

○ Open Shows: Judge’s Perspective (no fee)
Panel: Gary Andersen, Kevin Lind,
Bob Robinson & Greg McCarthy, AKC Rep

□ Dalmatian
2:15 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
Diana L Skibinski MS

○ Scales & Wicket Overview (no fee)
5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Larry Cornelius, AKC Rep

Sunday, February 7, 2027

□ Boston Terrier
8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Thomas J. Davis

□ Tibetan Spaniel
10:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Linda Foiles

Lunch 1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

○ Best Practices, SHOW-Safe (no fee)
1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Diane Moore, SHOW-Safe Executive Director

○AKC Coonhound Bench Show: Ringside
Mentoring (no fee) during Bench Show
Nancy Winton & Lori Nelson

Juniors: Contact arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com for
information on Junior Handler Scholarships for presentations.

ADJE holds educational seminars, workshops and events that
support the sport of purebred dogs in an environment of respect
and sportsmanship. ADJE Seminars and Workshops are open to
prospective judges, breeders and exhibitors.

$30.00 per Seminar (Workshop included in fee) ● No Charge for Special Interest Groups

Register for seminars and workshops by using the online registration (scroll down page to “Register and Pay Online,” or,
Snail mail list of seminars and presentations with a check to:
Phyl Scalf, ADJE, PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277; include full name, mailing address, zip code, phone and email.

Location – Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 in conjunction with the Heart of the Desert Classic (HODC) hosted by Sahuaro State Kennel Club and Lost Dutchman Kennel Club; www.onofrio.com, February 4 – February 8, 2027.

Airport – Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) located in Phoenix is the suggested airport. There are other regional airports
but PHX is in the heart of the metropolitan area and only four miles from the Fairgrounds and Host Hotel.

Lodging and Transportation – ADJE suggests lodging at the Crowne Plaza, 4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034; reservations, (602) 273-7778. The Crowne Plaza provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor International Airport for its guests. The Crowne Plaza is a full service hotel with food service available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. HODC provides complimentary early morning and late afternoon shuttle service to and from the show site for ADJE participants staying at the Crowne Plaza. A list of other suggested hotels is published in the Sahuaro State Kennel Club and Lost Dutchman Kennel Club Premium Lists. Reserved RV Parking will be available through the HODC; details in the Premium List.

Parking – Parking on the Arizona State Fairgrounds property is $13.00/per entry for passenger vehicles. Refer to the Cluster Premium List for full details and to order discounted parking passes.

Food – There are food vendors at the show site with food available for lunch; no restrictions on bringing in outside food except no deliveries directly onto Fairgrounds property. The area east of the Fairgrounds has multiple eateries but it is not within easy walking distance. Complimentary bottled water and coffee will be available in the classroom. Box Lunches maybe offered, information regarding ordering, options and cost will be updated as the information becomes available.

Ringside Observation – A list of AKC Parent Club approved mentors will be emailed to participants and available at the Club Administration Table in the Coliseum. Participants are responsible for contacting Mentors to arrange for Ringside Observation. ADJE volunteers will be available to assist observers and distribute forms when needed.

Seminar and Workshop CEUs & Capacity – Seminar and Workshop capacity is 20 CEU participants. A wait list will be used if needed. AKC Sanctioned for two Component Educational Units (CEUs) for each combined breed Seminar/Workshop and one CEU per Seminar without a Workshop. Per AKC, no CEUs for Workshop only.

Social Media and Announcements – Find information about the HODC and ADJE on these Facebook pages: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Sahuaro State Kennel Club, Lost Dutchman Kennel Club, and Heart of the Desert Classic. Information about online registration can be found at arizonadogjudgeseducation.org.

Tourism – As you make your plans for visiting the Valley of the Sun, check out the Arizona Official State Visitor’s Guide available at no charge by submitting a form at: https://www.visitarizona.com/plan/travel-guide/ . The hard copy packet includes a full sized Arizona state map and takes 7-10 days to be delivered. If you have questions about travelling within Arizona, there are Arizona travel counselors available at (866) 275-5816. The ADJE website has other links to information on Arizona

Lunches:

The following will be delivered to the ADJE Classroom by 1:15 p.m.

Deli Sandwich (Ham or Turkey) with lettuce, tomato and dressing served with a large homemade cookie, bag of chips, water; $22.00.
Salad, dressing on side, water. $22.00

The following is self-order at the Ranch Food Truck in vendors row; present pre-paid voucher for special meal rate; available beginning at 11 a.m.:

Ranch food truck, entree (6 choices), side (3 choices), in-house baked cookie, and a fountain drink , $22.00

The following is served from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. in the Judges Dining Room in Veterans Memorial Coliseum:

Hot meal; includes entre, side vegetables, dessert, drink (menu to be determined); $45.

Fill out form and Mail with check

Make checks payable to ADJE, Inc.
Mail completed form and payment to:
Phyl Scalf, ADJE
PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277-0645

Or Register and Pay Online: