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2019 Stabyhoun Specialty , , Canada

July 25, 2019 Event Location: 3 Spring Gate Estates,

Phone: Monika 403-809-7576, Val 403-630-7622, Theresa 403-336-4224 Information to Assist You Weather: July can be hot, be prepared, often in combination with thunderstorms in the evenings.

Calgary, Alberta: Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the – “the greatest outdoor show on earth”, its massive July and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.

Because it is so popular, the town will be booked early, so if need be, make hotel reservations early. The Oystryk Home: 3 Spring Gate Estates, Rocky View County T3Z 3L2, Phone 403-809-7576

Directions from Calgary International Airport to the Oystryk home: 35 minutes, 43 kilometres or 27 miles

Hotels close to Airport (approximate driving time 40 minutes): Sandman Hotel Calgary Airport 25 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary AB 403-219-2475 sandmanhotels.com Holiday Inn Express 45 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary AB 403-769-1888 Best Western Plus Port O Call Hotel 1935 McKnight Blvd. NE, Calgary AB 403-921-4600 Hotels close to Steve & Monika (approximate driving time 15 minutes): Sandman Hotel & Suites 125 Bowridge Dr NW, Calgary, AB 403-288-6033 Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW, Calgary, AB 1-403-288-4441 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycfp-four-points-hotel-and- suites-calgary-west/ Hotel on 16 Ave. half way point (approximate driving time 20-25 minutes): Hampton Inn & Suites 2231 Banff Trail, NW Calgary AB 403-289-9800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2373 Banff Trail NW, Calgary AB 1-877-660-8550 Aloft Calgary University 2359 Banff Trail NW, Calgary AB 403-289-1973 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycul-aloft-calgary-university/ Best Western Plus Village Park Inn www.villageparkinn.com 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3Y7•(403) 289-0241 Available Activities Nearby: Bragg Creek is a small charming town in the foothills, several arts and crafts shops and nice restaurants (20 minute drive). Elbow Falls, on the beautiful Scenic Route, Highway 68, is another 15 minute drive away. The movie “Legend of the Falls” was filmed here Rock Park offers a climb up the famous rock formation that “Castle Rock” is named after. There are trails that lead up the formation and the views are beautiful. Veterinary Care is available in Springbank and Westsprings area – 5-10-minute drive from event location

Emergency Veterinary Care: Calgary North Animal Hospital + 24 Hour Emergency Service 403-277-0135

Pet friendly patio restaurants: Vin Room in Westsprings Montana’s in Westhills

There are several near- by dog parks. Coach Hill Off Leash Park

Activities in Calgary: Calgary , , , Calgary Olympic Park Sightseeing Nearby:

Kananaskis Country, Pomeroy Lodge – pet friendly, one of our favorite spots

Banff National Park (1.5 hours)

Lake Louise (2 hours)

Icefield Parkway, (5 hours) Biography for Judge Angélique Plasman:

“Hi, my name is Angelique Plasman and I was asked to judge the Stabijhoun at the specialty in the USA. I felt very honoured so of course I said “Yes.” Let me introduce myself to you.” We got our first Stabij in 2001 when our youngest of 4 kids just started school Mickie was a wonderful dog! She started out as a family pet, but her versatility and willingness to work soon lured us into competing in obedience trials and retrieving working-tests, and she excelled at both. My interest in the Stabijhoun got greater and greater and I wanted to help preserve the breed. I started taking all sorts of classes and courses to expand my knowledge of the breed, breeding puppies, genetics, behavior and other dog-related topics. We got our second Stabij in 2005 and started our kennel, Fan’e Sudewyn. I got very passionate about the Stabijhoun as a breed. I haven’t bred many litters, only four so far. My main interest in breeding is genetic diversity, health and character. Looks are less important to me, so it won’t be a surprise that I didn’t have much ambition to become a show judge. But the courses that led to becoming one were very interesting and educational, so I took them. I learned that health, gait and conformation are directly linked to one another. And I learned that I could contribute to the breed as a judge by writing good reports that can help a breeder choose a suitable partner for a bitch. So I decided that taking the final course and exams couldn’t hurt. I had no idea that judging would become such a passion…So I’m very excited to be coming to the USA and Canada in July and keen to see if the Americian and Canadian population differs from the Dutch one. I’d love to see your dog(s) as well. Will you come?

Specialty Schedule for Calgary, Alberta – July 25 2019 Address: 3 Spring Gate Estates, Rocky View County, T3Z 3L2 Phone: 403-809-7576

9:00 – 10:00 am Greetings/ Welcome Bags/Chatting 10:00 – 11:00 am Grooming Tips 11:00 – 12:00 pm Angelique evaluation of 5 dogs BAC evaluations - 5 dogs

12:00 - 1:30pm Lunch time 1:30 - 2:30 pm Angelique Evaluations - 5 dogs BAC evaluations - 5 dogs 2:30 - 3:30pm Canine Good Citizen testing BAC Q and A 3:30 - 4:00 pm Costume Contest 4:00 - 5:00 pm Breed show/Mirror Mirror 5:00 - 6:00 pm BAC Wrap up