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. |
MSDA’s annual Fall Hunt Test Weekend will be Friday-Sunday, September 13-15 at Rebel Ridge Farms in Elkton MD.
The weekend will include: a Judges and Handlers Seminar, three AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests, and a Pointing Mock Junior Hunt Test.
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- Volunteers needed for the Fall Hunt Test WeekendEspecially for the hunt tests on Saturday and Sunday, volunteers are very much needed for the three-day hunt test weekend. … Continue reading “Volunteers needed for the Fall Hunt Test Weekend”
- MSDA’s July newsletterMSDA’s May newsletter is available. This month we’re happy to look forward to fall with cooler weather and, of course, … Continue reading “MSDA’s July newsletter”
- August board meetingThe next MSDA board meeting will be Thursday evening, August 8. All MSDA members are welcome to attend and participate. … Continue reading “August board meeting”
- Welcome new membersWelcome new members! Allen Ashby, Steven Larson, Michael McIntyre and Ron Ostrowski.
- Photos from Mitch White retrieving seminarOn June 13, MSDA sponsored a seminar, “Retrieving for Upland Dogs” taught by Mitch White. Kate Ostrowski has kindly shared … Continue reading “Photos from Mitch White retrieving seminar”
- Judges and Handlers Seminar – Panel Discussion MembersMSDA is pleased to announce that our lunchtime judges panel for the Friday seminar is confirmed as: Mary Lou Dunn, Brian Schmidt and … Continue reading “Judges and Handlers Seminar – Panel Discussion Members”
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