MD World of Pets Expo, Jan 2022

The Expo is always fun and this year was no exception. The weather mostly cooperated and the turnout, both at the event in general and at the MSDA booth, was excellent.

MSDA had a highly visible location near the dock diving and lots of people (and their pets) came by the booth. There were dogs for sure, and also other pets including a goat on a leash, a pig in a wagon, and even a snake! People asked questions, learned about MSDA and our activities, and picked up information about future events. Special thanks to Sally Eck, who organizes our presence at this event each year, and to Cooper the Clumber Spaniel who spent time at the booth greeting 2022 visitors.

We plan to be back next year! If you have questions and/or would like to help with MSDA’s booth at the World of Pets in 2023, please contact Sally Eck via pointer@mdsportingdog.org.

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 activities and fund raising.

Lucy

Moose, bred and handled by Beth Holmes and co-owned by Beth Holmes and Martha Perkins, wins the WSS 9-12 months Puppy Sweepstakes in Doswell, VA, on October 31, 2020.