Bichon Frise Club of America

Annual Bichon Bash sponsored by the Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust (BFCACT)
2024-09-29 11:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Date and Time: Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 am to 3:30 pm.
Location: The Northern Fauquier Community Park in Marshall, Virginia (same as last year) is conveniently located right off I-66. We are in Shelter 7 Farmstead, 4155 Monroe Parkway in Marshall.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone! Of course, we hope everyone sharing their home and heart with a Bichon or Bichon-mix will consider attending. But just as importantly, we encourage those of you interested in meeting Bichons and getting to know more about the breed and our rescue to join us as well. Volunteers to help with the Bash are needed and more than welcome.
For mor information visit https://www.bichonrescue.org/bichonbash or call 866-473-0722.

Bichon Frise Club of Northern New Jersey
2024-09-07
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Northern New Jersey
Event: Designated Specialty
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
– Entries close Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Infodog.com
North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd., Bridgewater, NJ
Event Chair: Danelle Garino
120 Worcester Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
danellegarino@optonline.net
973-809-6420

Designated Specialty of the Bichon Frise Club of Western Pennsylvania
2024-08-04 08:00 - 17:00
Designated Specialty of the Bichon Frise Club of Western Pennsylvania in Canfield, Ohio on Sunday, August 4, 2024. We are part of the 4 day Steel Valley Cluster. We are also offering Puppy Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes. Our Confirmation judge is Mr. Doug Johnson and our Sweepstakes judge is Mr. Richard Le Beau. Entries can be made on Infodog.com under the Mahoning-Shenango K.C. We will also be doing a Supported entry on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston
2024-07-17 08:00 - 17:00
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston
Events: Two Specialty Shows, Sweepstakes
In conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Showsshows
Date: 2 Specialties on Wednesday plus 4 All-Breed shows Thursday-Sunday
Judges: July 17, 2024 Mrs. Angela Pickett
July 17, 2024 Ms. Denise Flaim
Closing Date: June 28, 2024
onofrio.com
NRG Arena
1 Reliant Center Dr., Houston, TX
Event Chair: Lynda Bowman
20625 HARVEST HILL LN, HOUSTON, TX 77073
lyndab679@gmail.com
281-443-9911

Bichon Frise Club of Southern New England
2024-07-06 08:00 - 17:00
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Southern New England
Events: Designated Specialty Show
In conjunction with Farmington Valley Kennel Club
Part of the Yankee Classic – 5 Days of All Breed Shows
7/6, Saturday Designated Specialty
Judge: Mr. Timothy Catterson
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Infodog.com
Eastern States Exposition Grounds, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA
Event Chair: Carrie Abreu
PO BOX 514, 327 MAIN STREET
GILBERTVILLE, MA 01031-0514
carrieabreu@gmail.com
413-461-5393

Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound, Inc
2024-07-06
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound, Inc
Events: Two Specialty Shows, Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, NOHS
In conjunction with the three Western Washington Summer Cluster shows
Date: Friday, Saturday, Specialties and Saturday, Sunday, Monday All-Breed Shows
Judges: Friday, July 5, 2024 Mrs. Danelle M Brown
Saturday, July 6, 2024 Don Hanson
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Barayevents.com
Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA
Please join us July 5-8, 2024 for our 36th and 37th Specialties. These specialties will be held in conjunction with the Western Washington Summer Cluster. Specialties will be on Friday and Saturday, and all-breed shows will be held Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Judges are pending AKC approval, but a wee birdy tells me that the BFCA’s own Matt Abbott will be judging Sweepstakes and BBE at the Friday specialty. Information will be available on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages The Show Secretary is Baray Events.
Event Chair: Sherry Watts
11718 148TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374-3439
wetdogeight@gmail.com 253-840-0371

Bichon Frise Club of San Diego, Summer Designated Specialty Show
2024-06-15
– Entries close Wednesday, 5/29/24 (Noon Pacific Time)
Visit jbradshaw.com to enter.
In conjunction with 3 All Breed Shows from Bahia Sur Kennel Club (June 14-16, 2024
Location, Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
— Sweepstakes and Conformation
— Rosettes for ALL placements
— Prizes (TBD) for key placements
Supported entry with rosettes for key placements on Friday and Sunday
New Title holder rosettes will be available for any bichon finishing a Champion or Grand Champion title on any day that weekend.
– NOHS all 3 days
– The club website will post show details as they become available.
Visit http://bichonfriseclubofsandiego.com/2024specialty-summer

Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound, Inc
2024-06-15
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound, Inc
Event: B Match, Conformation
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Clarks Creek Park Area #3, 1700 12th Avenue S W, Puyallup, WA

Bichon Frise Club of Northern California
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-04
Title: Bichon Frise Club of Northern California
Event: Specialty
– Entries closed Wednesday, April 3, 2024
https://www.executivedogshows.com/
Please join the Bichon Frise Club of Northern California in Chicago, IL with four days of shows!!!
Premium List: https://dogshowwon.blob.core.windows.net/ninafetter/showFiles/phJFXpA3TpRKSbvsN/undefined/2024%20PL_Bichon_Frise_Club_America.pdf
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL
Event Chair: Donna DeMartini
9180 LOS LAGOS CIR S, GRANITE BAY, CA 95746-5842
demartinidonna991@gmail.com
916-847-0151

48th National Specialty Shows
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-03 | Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States

63rd Specialty Show and Sweepstakes – The Bichon Frise Club of San Diego “Bichons in Paris”
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-26 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92082, United States
The Bichon Frise Club of San Diego
Saturday, February 24, 2024
63rd Specialty Show and Sweepstakes – “Bichons in Paris”
Designated Specialty in conjunction with Silver Bay Kennel Club 3 days of All Breed Shows
* Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
* Indoors, In conjunction with the 3 Silver Bay Kennel Club all breed shows (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
* Friday and Sunday, The BFCSD will do a supported entry at the SBKC shows with beautiful rosettes for award winners
* Saturday is the BFCSD “Bichons in Paris” Specialty with crystal trophies and beautiful rosettes for all exhibitors
Entries close Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Noon PST
* Puppy Sweepstakes (6 months and under 15 months)
* Conformation with Challenge Trophies, Awards of Merit and Owner Handled
* Parade of Title Holders
* New Title Holder Rosettes available all 3 days
Details at https://bichonfriseclubofsandiego.com/2024specialty-winter/

Bichon Frise Club of Southern New England 36th Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
2023-07-08 | Eastern States Exhibition Grounds (Better Living Center), 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Entries close 6/21/23
Conformation Judge: John P. Wade
Sweepstakes Judge: Maggie Hyde Sherwood
Held in conjunction with Farmington Valley Kennel Club – Part of The Yankee Classic – 5 Days of All-Breed Shows
More info here.

Bichon Frise Club of San Diego, Summer Specialty and All Breed Shows
2023-06-17 | Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Cente, CA, 92082, United States
* Outdoors, held in conjunction with the Bahia Sur Kennel Club 3 All Breed shows
* Saturday, Designated Specialty Show, Sweepstakes and Parade of Veterans
* Saturday, Challenge trophies. Rosettes for ALL exhibitors
* Friday and Sunday, Supported entry with rosettes for key placements
Contact Deb Gibb, 858-531-2890 for more information.

47th National Specialty Shows
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-05 | MSP/St. Paul Int’l Airport Hilton, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States

Bichon Frise Club of San Diego, Winter Specialty and All Breed Shows
2023-02-24 - 2023-02-26 | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92082, United States
Description:
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
* Indoors, held in conjunction with the Silver Bay Kennel Club All Breed shows
* Friday, Supported entry with rosettes for key placements
* Saturday, Designated Specialty Show and Sweepstakes with Challenge trophies, trophies for key awards, and rosettes for ALL exhibitors
* Sunday, Supported entry with rosettes for key placements
Contact Deb Gibb, 858-531-2890 for more information.

BFCA Parent Club Specialty
2022-12-03 | Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
BFCA Parent Club Specialty
Saturday Afternoon, December 3rd
Judge – Randy Garren
The Winter Wonderland Cluster begins on Tuesday 11/29 and goes through the following Monday 12/5, with no shows on Thursday.
BFCA Three Designated Specialties
Friday, December 2nd – Judge – John Booth
Saturday, December 3rd – Judge – Jon Cole
Sunday , December 4th – Judge – Lee Whittier
Show Superintendent – Foy Trent Dog Shows
if you would like a premium list sent to you, please contact Debbie Hollan or Mary Spruiell, and you will be added to the mailing list. Please let us know by Sept 1 if you want a premium list mailed to you, otherwise it will be online
🐾 Welcome Night Party! BFCA is hosting a casual welcome night party on Thursday Dec 1st, in the evening, with pizza, soft drinks, and local favorite, hot peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. This would be a BYOB (if you choose)
🐾 Shopping! Thursday (which is the off day) the buildings will be open to shop with all vendors open for relaxed shopping.
🐾 Fast CAT – will be offered for 6 days
🐾 Barn Hunt – will be available for 4 days during the week.
🐾 Grooming Seminar – Shannon Tupes will also be conducting a grooming seminar on coat maintenance and products on Thursday, Dec 2nd.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
This is a huge facility and for something different, exhibitors can rent an RV by the day from one of three or four vendors who will take your RV to the fairgrounds and set it up for you so you can be on the grounds for the week. In addition, a list of hotels will be in the premium list.

BFCA Designated Specialties
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-04 | Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA, 31069, United States
BFCA Three Designated Specialties
Friday, December 2nd – Judge – John Booth
Saturday, December 3rd – Judge – Jon Cole
Sunday , December 4th – Judge – Lee Whittier
The Winter Wonderland Cluster begins on Tuesday 11/29 and goes through the following Monday 12/5, with no shows on Thursday.
BFCA Parent Club Specialty
Saturday Afternoon, December 3rd
Judge – Randy Garren
Show Superintendent – Foy Trent Dog Shows
if you would like a premium list sent to you, please contact Debbie Hollan or Mary Spruiell, and you will be added to the mailing list. Please let us know by Sept 1 if you want a premium list mailed to you, otherwise it will be online
🐾 Welcome Night Party! BFCA is hosting a casual welcome night party on Thursday Dec 1st, in the evening, with pizza, soft drinks, and local favorite, hot peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. This would be a BYOB (if you choose)
🐾 Shopping! Thursday (which is the off day) the buildings will be open to shop with all vendors open for relaxed shopping.
🐾 Fast CAT – will be offered for 6 days
🐾 Barn Hunt – will be available for 4 days during the week.
🐾 Grooming Seminar – Shannon Tupes will also be conducting a grooming seminar on coat maintenance and products on Thursday, Dec 2nd.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
This is a huge facility and for something different, exhibitors can rent an RV by the day from one of three or four vendors who will take your RV to the fairgrounds and set it up for you so you can be on the grounds for the week. In addition, a list of hotels will be in the premium list.

Designated Specialty
2022-08-07
Designated Specialty, Bichon frise Club of Western Pennsylvania, to be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH 44406.

Bichon Frise Club of San Diego, Summer Designated Specialty Show
2022-06-18 | Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Cente, CA, 92082, United States
– Entries close Wednesday, 6/1/22 (Noon Pacific Time)
Visit jbradshaw.com to enter.
In conjunction with 3 All Breed Shows from Bahia Sur Kennel Club
Location, Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
— Sweepstakes and Conformation
— Rosettes for ALL placements
— Bichon Statues for key placements
Supported entry with rosettes for key placements on Friday and Sunday
New Title holder rosettes will be available for any bichon finishing a Champion or Grand Champion title on any day that weekend.
– NOHS all 3 days
– Visit the club website for show details http://bichonfriseclubofsandiego.com/2022specialty-summer or contact Deb Gibb, 858-531-2890 for more information.

46th National Specialty Shows
2022-05-05 - 2022-05-06 | Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills, 1902 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK, 74136, United States

BFCA Parent Club Specialty
2021-11-19 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States

National Specialty Show : Conformation & Sweepstakes
2021-11-17 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
2021 NATIONAL SPECIALTY CATALOG ADS
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Please click on the link below to complete your 2021 National Specialty catalog ad order form. You can choose to pay via PayPal OR if you wish to pay by check or money order on US funds, please print off the catalog ad form, complete it, and mail it with your payment, ad copy, & picture(s) to Roz Allen, 1681 Meadow Vista Road, Meadow Vista, CA 95722.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO BFCA IN US FUNDS. ALL FOREIGN EXHIBITORS MUST PAY WITH CHECKS DRAWN ON US ACCOUNTS OR WITH INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS IN US FUNDS.
https://bichon.org/catalog-ad-form-2021/
After completing your PayPal transaction, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions, and this e-mail will also serve as your notice that your PayPal transaction and ad form were received.
Should you have any questions, please contact Roz Allen at
(530) 878-4602 or lorebichon@icloud.com.
Full page ads are 4.5 inches wide X 7.5 inches tall.
Costs: Full Black & White page with or without photo – $80.00.
Full Color page with or without photo – $130.00.
Additional photos on same page are charged at $30.00 each.
Digital ads and/ or photos (not PDF format) are preferred, but not necessary. For best results, include photograph with ad information. Other special requests (type fonts, cropping, etc) please contact Roz Allen by phone or email.
LAYOUT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.
REMEMBER, LESS IS BEST.

BFCPS Annual Auction
2021-08-31 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the BFCPS Annual Auction Online for 2021
August 31, 2021 7 PM
Featuring a Marcell 4G Multisensor for monitoring temperature, power & humidity

With text, call, or email alerts
Great for use in you home, RV, boat, etc.
Subscription required and sold separately
10% off coupon for all attendees

Come bid on these great donations!

Doggie baskets full of treats, toys, etc.Chef’s baskets featuring Bichon aprons, vanilla & other goodies
Spa baskets for after-show handler pampering
Grooming baskets with Artero and Chris Christensen favorites
Bichon themed items from Long Dirt Road Designs and others
Dog bed and treats sponsored by Eastside Dogs
Thong for dogs from Pants For Dogs
Door prizes for best Zoom background, most Bichons at home, and more

Zoom invites will be sent out 1 week before the auction.
$5 will be added to all winning bids to cover shipping costs All payments via PayPal
BFCPS Auction flyer

Bichon Frise Club of Southern New England 34th Specialty
2021-07-10 | The Big E, 875 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
The Bichon Frise Club of Southern New England invites you all to our 34th Specialty. It’s being held in conjunction with the Farmington Valley Kennel Club on SATURDAY, JULY 10TH at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. Entries close on June 16th at Noon. The Conformation Judge will be Joan Goldstein and the Sweeps and Veteran Sweeps Judge will be Janet Weiderhold. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Noonan, Specialty Show Chair at either galwaybichons@comcast.net or 860-598-9938 EST. There will be lots of wonderful trophies, so hope to see you there.

Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound Conformation
2021-07-08 - 2021-07-12 | Washington State Fair and Events Center, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
The Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound invites you to join us for
two concurrent specialties and 3 supported entries
at the Western Washington Summer Cluster
o
July 8 – Conformation & Sweepstakes
(concurrent with the Gig Harbor Kennel Club show)
Judges: Conformation & Juniors – Mrs. Faye Strauss, Sweepstakes – Mrs. Betsy Horn Humer
GHKC Breed Judge: Ms. Nikki Riggsbee
July 9 – Conformation & Sweepstakes
(concurrent with the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers’ Show)
Judges: Conformation – Mr. Bill Lee, Sweepstakes – Mrs. Shyla Newton
Featuring Parade of Titleholders & Rescues
PVDF Breed Judge: Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
July 10 Supported Entry: Gig Harbor Kennel Club
Breed Judge: Mr. Don L. Hanson
July 11 Supported Entry: Seattle Kennel Club
Breed Judge: Ms. F. Susan Godek
July 12 Supported Entry: Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers
Breed Judge: Mrs. Patricia Sosa
NOHS, Baby Puppy, Obedience, Rally, Barn Hunt, Nosework, Temperament Testing
& more offered by host All-Breed clubs
DONATIONS TO THE TROPHY FUND
Trophy donations received by June 9, 2021 will be listed in the catalog. All foreign exhibitors must submit checks on U.S. account or with International Money Order in U.S. funds. Make checks payable to BFCPS and mail to: Vincent Driano, 4511 44th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116.

Best of Breed–$60
Best of Opposite Sex–$50
Best of Winners–$40

Winners Dog & Bitch–$30
Reserve Winners D&B–$30
Best Jr. Handler–$40

Best Puppy in Rg. Classes–$35
Best Opposite Puppy–$30

Entire Class–$50
1st Prize–$25
2nd Prize–$20
3rd Prize–$15
4th Prize–$10

CATALOG ADVERTISING
Full Page (with or without photo) …………………………………………………………………………………..$50.00
ADVERTISING DIRECTIONS Ads can be sent on CD in the following formats: TIFF, JPEG (300 pixels/inch or better) or PDF (high-resolution, press quality). Ads in Word documents MUST be in proportion to a catalog page. 8.5×11 layouts will NOT be accepted. Hard-copy ads must be camera-ready. No artwork will be attempted. The maximum size for a full page ad is 4½“ x 7¼“. Please mark all photos with names and address for return. Closing date for advertisements: June 9, 2021. Send checks payable to BFCPS to: Vincent Driano, 4511 44th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116. All foreign exhibitors must submit checks drawn on U.S account or with International Money Order in U.S. funds.
Mail all advertising to:
Sherry Watts
11718 148th S E, Puyallup, WA 98374
wetdogeight@gmail.com
