Upcoming Events
Our club provides a wide range of activities for club members and their hounds.
Many of our club members don't show their hounds. It is important to us that the club offers events of interest for all club members. We have had great success and participation with many of our events.
IWAWC Specialty
NCIWC Sanctioned B Match 2026
AKC Sanctioned B Match Saturday, April 18, 2026
Peña Adobe Regional Park
4699 Peña Adobe Rd, Vacaville, CA
Judge:
Mary Sharkey-Christian
Inisairc Irish Wolfhounds
Directions:
From 1-80 exit at Pena Adobe Rd and then stay left at the “Y” in Pena Adobe Road to the parking area.
Please try to pre-enter so our Catalog can be complete
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9:00am – Ring Set Up (help appreciated)
9:00-10:00am – Day of Match Entries taken (Fees increase-see entry form)
9:30am – GROOMING: Frank Christian will show you how to groom your hound to look terrific at shows. Also, tips for everyday grooming at home and tools to use.
10:00am – HANDLING: Carol Gabriel and Sue Williams will teach you ring techniques that will help you get your hound ready for the show ring. Great practice before the Match begins.
10:30am – INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE EVENTS: Cindy Steele will lead a discussion of various performance events that you and your hound(s) might enjoy doing together.
11:00am – JUDGING BEGINS – Ring Stewards: Robin McInerney and April Pretzer
“Keeper of the Couch”: This class is not judged, just enjoyed! Send a short paragraph with your entry, to be read in the ring, telling us why he/she is so special.
1:00pm - LUNCH – NCIWC will provide Chef Al Lum’s famous hotdogs, chips, cookies and bottled water for a $5/person donation. To add to the fun, feel free to share yourfavorite side dish or dessert with us.
2:00pm – LURE PRACTICE: Kevin Steele will set up a very safe lure course and you can give your dog a chance to “chase the bunny”. Guaranteed to be fun!
3:00pm - CLEAN UP PARK – Volunteers welcome
QUESTIONS:
Robin McInerney (209-769-3213 OR robin.rosebrock@yahoo.com
Lynne Rosebrock (209) 617-6463 OR carroyiws@sti.net
AWARDS:
RIBBONS - 1st through 4th place in each class.1st placements will also receive an award created by Carol Gabriel.
This year’s trophy theme is “Beary Best” and you can always count on Carol to do the “beary best” job creating one-of-a-kind originals!
ROSETTES - BEST Puppy and BOS Puppy BEST ADULT and BOS ADULT
Also, a Sculpted Award donated by Carol Gabriel
PUPPY CLASSES
3-6 Month Puppy Dog and Puppy Bitch, 6-9 Month Puppy Dog and Bitch, 9-12 Month Puppy Dog and Bitch, Puppy Brace – Must have one common owner
BEST PUPPY & BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY
ADULT CLASSES
12-18 Month Dog and Bitch, Bred by Exhibitor Dog and Bitch, Open Dog and Bitch Adult Brace – Must have one common owner
BEST ADULT & BEST OPPOSITE SEX ADULT
SPECIAL CLASSES (open to any age)
Best Head (male) Best Head (female) Best Movement, Best Type
Just for fun … Longest Tail competition (competition divided by puppy & adult )
“Judge” Frank Christian will have his tape measure ready!
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Youth at least 8 and not yet 18 are eligible to compete.
Champions of Record may NOT compete.
Dogs with Conformation Points MAY compete.
Premium:
Backpacking - Emmigrant Wilderness, CA
Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club (NCIWC) is offering a backpacking adventure for any able-bodied Irish Wolfhound and their human. NCIWC has organized many backpacking trips over the last 30 years.
To celebrate the 30th year of backpacking adventures in 2026, NCIWC is offering this anniversary trip to both members and non-members of NCIWC. I am excited to announce that the location for the backpacking is in the Emigrant Wilderness in California.
The Emigrant Wilderness is just North of Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range of California. The beauty of the wilderness is only exceeded by our hounds. We will be hiking past several lakes and crossing several streams. Along the route are many vistas showing off the granite mountains and hidden valleys of the Sierra.
On hiking days, we will cover around 6 miles. We will have a couple of days when we spend two nights in one location. Time to relax and enjoy the location fully.
The Club will provide the kitchen, the cook, and three meals a day. The Club also works with each adventurer attending, offering suggestions for equipment, packing, supplies and directions.
When: July 11- July 19, 2026, a total of 9 days.
Where: Emigrant Wilderness, Crabtree Trail Head, off Highway 108, in California. All the beauty of Yosemite National Park, without the crowds.
Expenses: Cost for each person covers the food. You are responsible for your hound’s food and carrying it. You are responsible for providing your transportation to the trailhead.
NCIWC members: $150.00
Non-NCIWC members: $180.00
What: We will hike a circular route ending where we start. Most hiking days are around 6-9 miles in length. The camping locations are near either a lake or stream.
Please contact me, if you have any questions: fwc10000@gmail.com
This is my most favorite activity to do with my Irish Wolfhounds. I hope you will join in on the fun.
Sincerely,
Frank Christian aka Falkor (my trail name)
