Harvest Moon Classic Dog Show

05/29/2024

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Check out the latest episode of Pure Dog Talk, our club's very own Ryan Horvath and Sandra Pretari Hickson join host Laura Reeves to discuss the upcoming first-ever NOHS Regional Event at their Harvest Moon Classic dog shows Oct. 17-20 this year.

NOHS Regional Events from the Club’s Perspective Ryan Horvath and Sandra Pretari Hickson join host Laura Reeves to discuss the upcoming first ever NOHS Regional Event at their Harvest Moon…

04/30/2024

The DEL VALLE DOG CLUB OF LIVERMORE is thrilled to announce we will be hosting the inaugural AKC NOHS Regional competition for the Southwest region on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in conjunction with our Harvest Moon Classic Cluster. We extend our sincere thanks to the AKC for choosing our event. It will be special and we look forward to seeing all of you in October!

04/09/2024

The Harvest Moon Classic Dog Show is delighted to unveil our newest sponsor, Purina Pro Plan. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Purina Pro Plan team for their generous sponsorship. We eagerly anticipate a fruitful partnership and are excited to host an exceptional Dog Show.

04/01/2024

Thank you to the talented Heidi Martin for this year’s beautiful artwork. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our show Oct 17-20

12/04/2023

Del Valle Holiday Brunch

10/21/2023

GCHS CH Surefyre’s Let’s Be Frank~
Border Terrier
“ Frank “
Breeder/ Owner Handler
Connie Bartlett

10/20/2023

Harvest Moon Classic BISOH

10/18/2023

Due to an unforeseen event, we will not have a coffee vendor at the show. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please find a list of local coffee shops below.

10/18/2023

Getting ready for another beautiful Harvest Moon Classic, looking forward to seeing everyone!

10/16/2023

Meet the Judge

Jean Shepherd
I am so pleased to judge for the English Cocker Spaniel Club of Northern California specialty and some sporting breeds for the Del Valle Dog Club at the Harvest Moon Classic. I became interested in showing dogs in high school but did not start showing until after graduating from college. I have bred and shown English Cocker Spaniels since 1979 and Lowchen since 2009. I have also exhibited in Obedience, Rally and Barn Hunt. I am active in the Coulee KC and rotate teaching conformation classes for my local kennel club. I am a member of the ECSCA, LCA, Coulee KC, Star of the North English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers, DJAA and ADSJ. I am an approved mentor for Lowchen. I participated in developing the AKC Lowchen breed course and the Lowchen Illustrated Standard. I am currently approved to judge 22 Sporting breeds, Juniors and Lowchen.
I started pursuing judging shortly before retiring as a Registered Nurse.
Both of my daughters were brought up participating in Juniors. My youngest daughter is a breeder/owner/handler of English Cockers and an AKC Juniors judge.
Thank you for asking me to judge!

10/16/2023

TWO SCISSOR SHARPENING BOOTHS WILL BE AT THE HARVEST MOON CLASSIC. DON'T FORGET TO BRING ALL THOSE DULL SCISSORS

10/13/2023

UPDATE: We regret to inform you all that, unfortunately, we will not be able to offer CGC testing at the show this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

10/12/2023

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10/09/2023

Meet the Judge Monday:

Shelby Lynn Russell is a second-generation AKC exhibitor whose mother bred, raised and showed Basenjis. She also had Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Pembroke Welsh Corgis and later became an AKC judge of several Hound breeds. All the while, Shelby traveled to the shows, participated in 4-H, helped ring steward, worked and handled for several All-Breed handlers and helped breed, raise, train, groom and condition the dogs at home and kennel sat for other AKC exhibitors.

Shelby was the top Basenji Junior Handler three years in a row and qualified and went to Westminster KC those three years. She finished her Basenji, Fanfare Heyday’s AKC Championship at Westminster KC under Anne Rogers Clark. Shelby got her first Border Terrier and foundation bitch, Terraholm Mudlark in 1996. In 2007, Shelby proudly won Best in Show at Hurricane Ridge KC with her home-bred bitch, CH Fanfare Cyd Charisse, who was ranked #1, #2 and #3 BT bitch for three years.

Shelby dedicated her work life to animals by serving as an Animal Control Officer/Sergeant and Animal Cruelty Investigator for 39 years and currently works for her canine reproduction veterinarian.

Shelby received her AKC Judging Permit for Basenjis, Border Terriers and Limited Junior Showmanship, and is eagerly working towards earning Regular Status for those breeds, as well as earning Unlimited Junior Showmanship status, before applying for more Hounds and Terriers.

Shelby is excited to judge Basenjis and Border Terriers at Del Valle in October 2023 and looks forward to enjoying judging AKC quality and purposely bred dogs in the years to come!

10/06/2023

PSA… Please Stay Safe

10/05/2023

Throw Back Thursday

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10/04/2023

Don't forget entries close today at noon PST.
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10/04/2023

10/03/2023

Remember entries close Wednesday October 4 for the Harvest Moon Classic Dog Show. Four All-Breed shows, Specialties and Supported Entries, Obedience, Rally, Agility, NOHS, CGC Test and more. Something for Everyone!!!

10/02/2023

Meet The Judge Monday

MRS. JOAN LUNA LIEBES of Peyton, Colorado, has been involved in Samoyeds since 1968. Her family has bred over 80 champions under the Azteca prefix. Additionally, their dogs have sired over 40 champions, including multiple Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, National Best in Specialty Show, Best in Specialty Show, Working Group winning, and top-breed-ranked Samoyeds of both sexes. A notable winner was MBIS, MBISS Champion Sitkin’s Simply Scrumptious, “Scarlett,” who was shown from 1988-1992, earning over 70 Group placements, 7 Best in Specialty Shows, and Best of Opposite S*x at the 1990 Samoyed Club of America National Specialty.

Mrs. Liebes, who began judging in 1996, has presided at the Samoyed Club of America National Specialty three times, including the Best of Breed competition. Internationally, she has judged Samoyed Specialties in Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. She is approved to judge the Working, Herding, Non-Sporting, and Toy Groups, some Sporting and Hound breeds, Junior Showmanship, and Best in Show.

10/01/2023

We are delighted to offer the handlers and crew some entertainment on Thursday night. Approx 1 hour after best in show, bring you dinner, some a chair and some refreshments for the comedic stylings of some of the north bays finest comedy. Hosted and headlined by the official bucket b%$&* of the bay area, British Jon aka Mr Danica Garside. Tips are welcomed and encouraged, with 50% going to Take the Lead, the remainder being split between the non dog show affiliated comics. Bucket B%$& don't get paid !!!!

09/28/2023

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09/25/2023

Meet The Judge Monday

MRS. CINDY VOGELS of Greenwood Village, Colorado, is a native of Rockville Centre, New York. Cindy earned a Bachelor of Music (Flute) from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music (History) from the University of Colorado. Her interest in dogs began in High School, and she and her mother, Jackie Gottlieb, bred over 100 “Andover” Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier champions; they owned numerous top winners and producers, including Ch. Andover Song N Dance Man most of whose 30-year-old breed records still stand. Cindy also bred champion Kerry Blue, Norfolk and Welsh Terriers, Brittanys, and Greyhounds.

Mrs. Vogels is AKC approved to judge all the Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Groups. She has adjudicated at many prestigious shows worldwide, including judging Best in Show at both Westminster Kennel Club and Montgomery County Kennel Club all-Terrier show. In 2021, Cindy was honored by her peers by being named Purina/Dog News Judge of the Year.

Her participation in dog clubs includes former President and AKC Delegate, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America; presently, Vice-President and Show Chairman, Evergreen Colorado KC. Cindy also serves on the Board of Directors of Take the Lead and was a long-serving Board member of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Colorado residents Mrs. Vogels and her husband of 45 years, David, enjoy an eclectic mix of house dogs. When not indulging their granddaughter, the Vogels family enjoys sports, travel and are ardent “foodies.

09/23/2023

Fresh off the press!!!!

Exciting news! This year, we're delighted to offer not just one, but two professional scissor sharpeners at our show. If you're in need of clipper and scissor sharpening services, you can conveniently visit one of our expert vendors right at the event.

Thank you to our Vendor Chair Marsha Nielson for securing the vendors and all that you do.

09/20/2023

Come join a fun event Thursday night an hour after BIS!!!

09/18/2023

Meet the Judge Monday, Mr.David Fitzpatrick

David Fitzpatrick has been involved with the dog fancy since 1970. This marks his 53rd consecutive year of dedication to purebred dogs.

Starting as an AKC licensed assistant handler David went on to enjoy a successful Handling career as well as maintaining the Pequest Pekingese breeding program.

Personal honors have been Dogs in Review Winkie Award for Best Handler in 2006, AKC Toy Group Breeder of the Year in 2009, AKC Breeder of the Year 2021, as well as awards for Mentor of the Year and Good Sportsmanship.

Pekingese handled by, bred by, or co-owned by David has had the honor of winning Best in Show at Westminster in 2012 & 2021reserve BIS in 2023, nine times they have been WKC group winners, 3 times Best in Show at Morris & Essex, once Best in Show at the AKC National, twice Best in Show Bred By at the AKC National as well as many other notable wins. They have also been top dog All-Breeds and many times the top dog in the Toy group. Over 100 Champions have been bred under the Pequest prefix, and 17 have been Best in Show winners.

David is a Board member of The Pekingese Club of America, The Progressive Dog Club, and the Pekingese Club of New Jersey. He is also a member of the Maryland KC.

Enthusiastically adding another chapter in December 2022 David is now a judge of the Toy Group, Best in Show, and limited JS.