New Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
New Location: End of the Oregon Trail Park | Oregon City
Registration Opens Monday, May 22
Register for AKC Testing (see below)
The Schnauzer Walk is confirmed for Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the End of the Oregon Trail Park just Southeast of Portland, Oregon. It’s a fun affair chock-full of all things Schnauzer! Bring yourself, your friends and family, a lawn chair, picnic lunch and of course your Schnauzer! We welcome schnauzers of all sizes.
More information will be posted here as it becomes available. If you have questions, contact Heidi Lay at heidi.lay@outlook.com or at 503-706-0886.
Pre-registration: $30.00 – closes on Tuesday, September 5. You must pre-register to guarantee t-shirt size
Day of registration: $35.00
Registration includes all activities and events
We will have a Schedule of Events – with the times for each event posted at the Walk.
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. So, come early, and have a fun day.
ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
| Schnauzer Information | Staffed table with information regarding schnauzers. This is an opportunity to speak with breeders and fanciers of the schnauzer breed. |
| Grooming Demonstration | There will be a grooming demonstration throughout the morning. This is a very popular event. Bring a chair and take notes. It can get hairy! |
| Barn Hunt | Demonstrate your dog’s ability to hunt vermin in finding and marking rats in a barn-like setting, using straw/hay bales to introduce climbing and tunneling obstacles in the dog’s path |
| Fast Cat | This fun event provides an opportunity for your schnauzer to chase a lure in a safe enclosed environment. It’s a blast! |
| Confidence Course | Join us to test your dog’s confidence on basic agility equipment. |
| AKC Title Testing | Testing will be available for AKC Canine Good Citizen and/or AKC Trick Dog. This is a wonderful time to get an AKC title for your Schnauzer and be recognized on stage if you wish. Information and requirements to take these tests can be found at: AKC Canine Good Citizen AKC Trick Dog Registration for each test is $25 (cash or check only) payable at the Walk. |
| Contests | Showtime! Let your dog have the spot light! – Best Singer – Best Dancer – Best Trick – Best Costume – Best Beard – Traveled the farthest with Schnauzer – Oldest Schnauzer |
| Raffle/Auction | There will be many wonderful baskets and schnauzer related items for raffle and auction. We love this event. You may find that item you’ve been looking for! |
**Sales of puppies or private products are not permitted at the Schnauzer Walk. **