STC Chicago Specialty Show
The Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago, Inc., holds its annual Specialty Show in June of each year. Our 2022 show will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. (Adhering to COVID-19 restrictions/CDC guidance.) Entries will be administered by BaRay Dog Shows.
Saturday , June 17, 2023
- Welcome and Hospitality Event
Sunday, June 18, 2023
- STC Chicago Specialty Show and Sweepstakes
- Member Lunch – Registration required (see below)
- Specialty and Awards Dinner
The show is open to the public with free admission and a nominal parking fee. Show catalogs will be available for sale. Morning refreshments will be provided on Saturday and Sunday to show entrants. STCC will also host a member and registered guest lunch on the fairgrounds. To register as a lunch guest or for additional information please contact us at scottishterrierclubofchicago@gmail.com
Host Hotel Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein
Call Hotel direct to make reservations: 1-847-949-5100; extension 0 for front desk
Reservations must be made no later than [TBD]
Group confirmation name: Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago Show
Rate: $119 plus state and local occupancy taxes. Please reserve early if you prefer a double room.
The hotel will accept reservations after the cut-off date on space and rate available basis only.
All guestroom reservations must be guaranteed.
Volunteers Needed
Help us put on the best show possible by volunteering some of your time. We have a number of open opportunities each day. Click here to see the list and contact us at scottishterrierclubofchicago@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you.
Donate to STCC
Please consider donating to the STCC trophy fund.
General Information on Dog Shows
Dog shows were originally organized as a place for breeders to gather to have their breeding stock evaluated by someone experienced and knowledgeable in their respective breed. Now dog shows run the gamut from formal events to agility and herding trials. The most popular dog shows are known as conformation shows. At these shows, dogs are awarded points based on how closely the dog compares to the written standard of its breed. These descriptions are known as the breed standard.
All of the characteristics that define the ideal specimen of the breed are listed in the standard.
The Specialty show is a dog show put on by a club devoted to a single breed of dog. The Specialty show is conducted and points are awarded to the dogs just as it would occur in an all- breed show. The only difference between a Specialty show and an all-breed conformation show is that there is no variety group or Best-in-Show competition.
There are however, many other classes offered at a Specialty show. For example, a Specialty show may offer a Veteran Class and Sweepstakes classes. The Veteran class is open to dogs and bitches seven years of age or older. The winner of this class is eligible to compete in the Best of Breed judging. The Sweepstakes classes are offered in conjunction with regular classes, but no championship points are offered or awarded. The winners do not go on to complete for the Best of Breed. These classes allow breed enthusiasts additional opportunities to evaluate what lines within the breed are producing outstanding quality dogs, and it offered exhibitors additional classes to showcase their dogs.
All clubs sponsoring an American Kennel Club championship show must issue what is called a premium list. A premium list contains all of the information needed to enter the show. It also states the fees, judges and prizes that will be offered. For further information and more in-depth information about Specialty Shows visit: