GENERAL INFORMATION:

When: The SSCA’s “Spirit of Sussex” 2025 National Specialty will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 with an established Onofrio closing date of September 3, 2025 at noon, 1200PM CST. Refer to the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for information on dates and times of activities beginning with the Welcome Party on Thursday, September 18 and running through Sunday, September 21.
Location: This year’s National Specialty will be a concurrent event held at Purina Farms, 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 with the Gateway Cluster. The show site is approximately 10 miles from the host hotel (Holiday Inn, Eureka). The nearest airport is the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) approximately 22 miles from the host hotel.
National Conformation:  Karen Cottingham
Judges:  Sweepstakes:  Georgia Perdue
Juniors:  Danelle Brown
4 – 6 Month Beginner Puppy: Danelle Brown
Chief Ring Steward:  Sue Caniff