| The Maryland Sporting Dog Association (MSDA) is a group of dog owners and friends working for the good of all dogs, but especially sporting dogs. We endeavor to rise above our human weaknesses for the sake of our canine companions and put our best efforts toward furthering the advancement of sporting breeds, to protect and advance the interests of sporting dogs and sporting dog activities, to conduct sporting dog events, and to encourage sportsmanlike behavior in all situations. MSDA was first organized in 1974. Through the years we have hosted conformation shows, obedience trials, hunt tests, field trials, training sessions and social events. We also participate in regional outreach and support other local dog club activities. We’re a FUN and welcoming club! Most of our events are open to everyone. We welcome your participation as a registrant, volunteer and/or club member. |
Pet Expo is ON and MSDA will be there (Booth #202). World of Pets Expo January 23-24 only (closed Sunday due to weather) at the State Fairgrounds. Stop by the booth to talk sporting dogs and meet some breeds. Come out for some fun and socializing before you’re snowed in at home!
MSDA’s Spring Event is Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. AKC Sporting Group Dog Shows, Breed Specialties, All-Breed Obedience & Rally Trials, Fetch Testing, CGC and Trick Dog Tests, MSDA Bird Instinct Clinics, and an expanded Vendor Village.
Early registration (at a discounted price) is now open for Bird Instinct Clinics at MSDA’s Spring Event February 27-March 1.
MSDA’s Skill Building Working Group (SBWG) will help handler and dog teams, who already have foundation skills in place, build skills and experience to enter and progress in Spaniel Hunt Tests. SBWG is a hands-on and interactive training group offered as a series of six monthly sessions from March-August at locations in south-central Pennsylvania and in Maryland. Registration will be open from February 1-13. Eight spots are available.
MSDA’s Spring AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests (for all flushing breeds) will be Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12 at Mt Ararat Farm in Port Deposit, MD. The Premium List and entries are at HuntSecretary.com. MSDA hunt tests are praised for their excellent site, with multiple fields and purpose-built ponds, and for being efficiently run and offering great hospitality. See you all there! Entries are open now until Tuesday, 3/31 at 11:59 pm.
MSDA sponsors a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Use the main menu to learn more about us and explore what we offer.
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