The Event
Journee Du Beauceron
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
American Beauceron Club (ABC) Sweepstakes & National Specialty
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Blackfoot Cluster
Each day’s event has a separate AKC event number and registration
- Thursday, June 17, 2021
- Friday, June 18, 2021
- Saturday, June 19, 2021
- Sunday, June 20, 2021
Registration for the Journee is from this web site. All other shows are registered through Baray Events.
Event registration closing, purchase cutoff dates, and all other deadline dates can be found on event information pages and on the event calendar (red calendar items).
Our 2020-21 theme: The Roaring 20s
In addition to the shows themselves, there are many opportunities to connect with other beauceron lovers and show your beauceron pride!
Tuesday, June 15
Welcome Dinner & ABC Annual Member Meeting
Prepurchase required for dinner
Guests are welcome to remain for the meeting, and are supportively reminded that meeting participation is limited to members of the American Beauceron Club
Wednesday, June 16
ABC National Specialty Awards Dinner
Reservations Required
Events taking place at the Awards Dinner:
- Parade of Titleholders
- Parade of Rescues & Costume Contest
- Beauceron Top 20
(Registration by invitation only)
Throughout the Week
Most Versatile Beauceron Challenge
Meet The Committee
Opportunities to meet and speak with key members of the National Specialty committee members are available throughout the week. Check the event calendar for opportunities to let us know what you loved, and what we can consider updating in the future!
CGC, Community Canine, and Trick Dog Testing
Evaluator: Lauren Mater
- Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
- 97 Park St, Blackfoot, Idaho, 83221, Bingham County
- Shiloh Inns Idaho Falls (Host Hotel, 2020 Nationals)
- 780 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402, Bonneville County
- The Waterfront at Snake River Landing
- 1220 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83492, Bonneville County
The Journee du Beauceron (Day of the Beauceron) is fashioned after the French event, and the American Beauceron Club historically invites French judges for the event. “The Journee” includes (optionally) The Journee Temperament Test, a unique and thorough look at the temperament of the dog as it relates to breed standards.
At The Event Site
Reserved grooming areas are available courtesy of Eagle Rock Kennel Club at a cost of $60 for the event week (Tue-Sun)
Follow the link for info and reservation form.
RV Parking:
At the fairgrounds:
RV parking is available at the fairgrounds from Monday through Sunday. Follow the link for info and reservation form.
At the Awards Dinner:
The Waterfront does have RV Parking available for the event. Sorry, no overnight RV parking here.
Information For Travellers
TBD
This information is provided by members to assist and support fellow competitors, and does not constitute an endorsement by ABC.
Kyle Robinson of Jack’s Travel Professionals has demonstrated the ability to assist with travel plans for some of our members. She understands the considerations of flying with a big dog, and looks for direct flights that will accept a beauceron-sized crate.
Jack’s Travel Professionals International
Toll Free: 866.326.0871
Telephone: 502.495.6944
Fax: 502.495.6254
Email: Kyle.Robinson@onofrio.com
Airlines that serve Salt Lake City which are known to be pet friendly and able to transport pets in cargo (Links go directly to pet policy):
Alaska offers non-stop service from: SEA
American offers non-stop service from: DFW ORD PHX
Delta offers non-stop service from:
ATL AUS BIL BNA BOI BOS BWI BZN CLE CLT CMH CVG DCA DEN DFW DTW EWR FCA FLL GEG HNL IAD IAH IND JAC JFK LAS LAX LGB MCI MCO MSO MSP MSY OAK ONT ORD PDX PHL PHX PIT RDU RNO SAN SEA SFO SJC SMF SNA STL TPA
(Delta has announced they will stop shipping crates over 24″ as of March 2019. At the time of this web site update, the Delta Cargo web site with that announcement is unavailable, but you can read AKC’s statement here.)
United offers non-stop service from: DEN EWR ORD
Some routes (primarily served by Delta) operate smaller unable to transport kennels large enough for a Beauceron. For most airlines, the aircraft type will be listed with the flight. The American website has a list of aircraft showing the largest kennel they can accommodate, and Delta offers this PDF.
Behind the Scenes
Reservation/purchase costs for meals and merchandise fund only the direct costs of those items. While volunteers donate endless hours of labor and supplies to this effort, event venues, travel costs to bring Journee judges from France, and the many operational costs involved in running a show require cash funding.
The 2020 National Specialty Committee wishes to express their gratitude to the following individuals and organizations provided financial sponsorship to support this event.
Lists will be updated after the event to ensure contributors receive recognition. If you notice a name that is missing, please let the webmaster know using our web site contact form.
These individuals supported fundraising for this event through the generous donation of items or services.
Themed lead donated by Elemental Leads
Custom dog portrait in oil donated by Marlene Palmer
Beacueron + paw print twin sized quilt donated by Karla Davis
Sponsors may decorate their tables with centerpieces and other ornamentation. Please be mindful of the decoration guidelines.
Questions can be directed to the 2020 Table Sponsorship coordinator, Josi Brabham at almotaj@gmail.com
List will be updated to reflect 2021 sponsors after the event is complete.
2020 Table Sponsors:
- Adrienne Scott
- Beaucerons Des Monts Du Lac (Eric Vavassori)
- Beaucerons Du Chateau Rocher (Karla Davis)
- Beaucerons Du Vaillant Feu (Lauren Matera)
- Carol Cossey
- Karen Muller
- Mimi’s Dog Grooming Salon (Henri and Mimi Combel) & Joie de Vie Beaucerons (Daniel and Angie Robertson) & Joie de Vie Adventure (Dawn and Greg Johnson)
- Robyn Marshall
- Sidney Wilcox
- Yvette
List will be updated again to reflect 2021 sponsors after the event is complete.
Anonymous
- Select Dog
Adrienne Scott
- Bred By Bitch
- Sweeps: Best Puppy
- Top 20 Rosettes
- Winners Bitch
- Winners Dog
Brenda Hofen Gaffney
- Best Junior
Brooke Nelissen
- Best Puppy
Carly Fryer
- Veteran Bitch 9-11 Classes
- Veteran Bitch 9-11
Claire Poissonniez
- Versatility
Courtney Goddard
- Obedience: Novice A
Cynthia Burgess
- Best of Winners
Dawn Johnson
- Sweeps: Veteran Dog 11-13
Diana Brown
- American Bred Bitch
- American Bred Bitch Classes
- Open Bitch
- American Bred Dog
Gabriella Murdock
- Best Veteran
Jalien Watson
- Top 20 Rosettes
- Veteran Bitch 7-9
- Veteran Bitch 7-9 Classes
- Sweeps: Veteran Bitch 9-11
- Sweeps: Veteran Bitch 7-9
- Sweeps: Veteran Bitch 11-13
Jannine Kowalchuk
- Puppy Dog 9-12
Jon Hicks
- Top 20 Rosettes
- Best of Opposite Sex
- Best Herding Titled
- Best Stud Dog
- Best of Breed
Karla Davis
- NOHS Best of Breed
- Sweeps: Best Veteran
Lauren Trathen
- Herding Titled Bitch
Lori Dillon
- Reserve Winners Dog
- Open Dog
- Bred By Dog
Lori Youngs
- Rally: Novice A
- Rally: Novice B
- Rally: Intermediate
Michelle Combel
- Bred By Bitch Classes
- Open Dog Classes
- Puppy Bitch 6-9 Classes
- Puppy Dog 6-9
- Puppy Bitch 9-12 Classes
- Top 20 Rosettes
Naomi Shaw
- Highest Scoring: Agility
Pamela Metts Boyer
- Master Junior
- Junior Class Placements
Robyn Marshall
- Veteran Dog 7-9 Classes
Sarah Price
- Herding Titled Dog
Shelby Vannarsdall
- Top 20 Rosettes
Sidney Wilcox
- Best Bred By
Stephanie Smith
- Puppy Dog 9-12 Classes
- American Bred Dog Classes
- Bred By Dog Classes
- Open Bitch Classes
Victoria Paul
- Highest in Trial: Obedience
Banquet | Sidney Wilcox |
Catalog | Carol Cossey |
CGC | Lauren Trathen |
Coordinator | Sidney Wilcox |
Event Catalog | Josi Dahl |
Event Treasurer | Pam Boyer |
Grounds/Grooming | Pam Metts Boyer |
Journee | Carol Froid Cossey Karla Davis Eric Beauceron Dmdl |
Judges gifts | Sidney Wilcox |
Logo | Welsh Stump |
Logo Wear | Sidney Wilcox |
Lunches & Hospitality | Sidney Wilcox Pam Boyer |
Most Versatile Beauceron | Gabby Murdock |
Parade of Title Holders | Josi Dahl |
Peewees | Gabby Murdock |
Performance | Gabby Murdock |
Premium deadlines | Sidney Wilcox Carol Cossey |
Raffle | Sidney Wilcox |
Ribbons | Karla Davis Sidney Wilcox |
Show Chair | Carol Cossey |
Souvenirs | Courtney Goddard |
Top 20 | Josi Dahl |
Trophies | Sidney Wilcox |
Webmaster | Robyn Salley |
Welcome Bags | Lauren Trathen Amy Pittman |
Questions? Send them to us via the web site’s contact form and we’ll get you answers as soon as practical.