Rat Terrier Club of America 2020 & 2021 National Specialties
With 4 All-breed shows, FastCat and Health Clinics offered by our host Clubs!

2020 -2021 RTCA National Specialty Update 

The Rat Terrier Club of America Specialty weekend is less than a month away! 

Important Information: 

• Superintendent is Baray  (https://barayevents.com/ ) 
• There are TWO (2) separate Premium lists – one for the two RTCA Specialties and Sweeps and one for the All Breed Club shows going on at the same location the same time! 
• Six shows total to enter, plus sweeps.  If we have enough entries in the Specialty Class dogs/bitches the Reserve winners will get a 3 point major! 
• Health clinics, FastCat and Beginner puppy are being offered by the Host All Breed Clubs. 
• All shows Close on September 15th 
• Show dates are September 30th  to October 3rd 2021 
• Location is Columbia Park in Kennewick WA 
• Nearest Airport is the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco WA (about 5 miles from the site) 

The RTCA is pleased to announce we will be hosting a Pizza Party (Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages provided) on Friday evening following the show, at the show site.  It will be outside, in conjunction with the RTCA Annual Meeting.  Everyone is invited! 

We will set the exact location as soon as we have a better idea of the show site layout, but directions will be at the RTCA Raffle Table as well as Ringside at the Specialty rings.  

Speaking of Raffle – we have some great items being donated, so don’t miss it! 
Tickets will be for sale all weekend with the drawing taking place Saturday afternoon. 

Information on the All Breed Show: 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 31-OCTOBER 3, 2021 

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Walla Walla KC SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Richland KC – BaRay, Superintendent 
All Breed Show Judges: 

SANCTIONED FOUR-TO-SIX MONTH (BEGINNER PUPPY) COMPETITION 
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2021 

5 Fast Cat events 
2 on Fri., Sept 30 • 2 on Sat., Oct 01 • 1 on Sun., Oct 02 
Fast Cats are being run by the Northwest Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (https://www.nwrrc.net/events) 
Event contact : Jamie Eggleston whitewingz@aol.com 

TRI-CITY CLUSTER HEALTH CLINICS 

COLUMBIA PARK AT THE STAGE BEHIND THE VENDORS 

IT WILL BE REQUIRED THAT ALL WORKERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF THE HEALTH CLINICS TO WEAR FACE MASKS...NO EXCEPTIONS...if STILL REQUIRED 

MICRO CHIPPING CLINIC 

FRIDAY Oct 01 2021 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM 
this will be held at $30.00- includes registration ( have your AKC info to fill out paper work) 

HEART CLINIC 

DR. BRYAN BOTTORFF DVM, DACVIM ( Cardiology) 
Heart clinics will be 
Friday Oct 01 2021 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 
 Saturday Oct 02 2021 8:30 AM 5:00 PM 

OFA Cardiac Certification (must be one year old for OFA certification) 
have your AKC info to fill out paper work 

AUSCULTATION ONLY $45.00 
Echocardiography with Dopler - $240.00 ( Includes Ausculation) 

Appointments are REQUIRED: Contact Jaque Bennett at jaquebennett@gmail.com 
Please show up 15-20 minutes before appointment to do paper work. And be sure you have a copy of your AKC registration papers for CERF registration 

 Pre pay your echo appointments for a $10.00 reduction ( $230.00) 
 PayPal richlandkc386@gmail.com 

 CASH or CHECK at Clinic no Debit or Credit Cards taken at show 

EYE CLINIC 

OFA CAER Eye Exams by Dr Linda Collier DVM, DACVO 
$35.00 per dog 

And be sure you have a copy of your AKC registration papers for CERF registration 

We will be doing appointments this year 
CONTACT: NANCY EBY for an appointment (nancyleby@gmail.com) 509-851-2403 

There will be 2 days for eye appointments this year 

Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Saturday 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM 

We know it is going to be hard to make appointments before judging programs is out, but you need to secure a spot. 
You can pre pay when making appointment: Pay Pal richlandkc386@gmail.com (for a $5.00 reduction $30.00) CASH or CHECK at Clinic no Debit or Credit Cards taken at show 

 Veterinary Services, the following will be offered by Dr. Alison Brendel: 

OFA Thyroid-$140.00 plus $7.50 for OFA fee 

Dentition Check- Free- $7.50 for OFA fee 

Patella Check-$15.00 plus $7.50 for OFA fee 

Micro-Chipping- $30.00 includes Registration and $1000 Lost Pet Life Insurance