Delaware Valley German Shepherd Dog Club

EVENTS

The club holds numerous special events including two breed Specialties a year, in April . The Club sponsors an AKC all-breed Agility trial , Obedience trials, puppy matches, Temperament Testing through the year.

In Summer, at the Annual Awards Night, trophies are presented to members whose dogs have earned titles over the year. If there is an interest, show handling classes are offered to members.

CONFORMATION SHOWS APRIL 2026

Both Shows being Held Sunday April 5 in Barto at the

Orchard Hills Training Facility

AM JUDGE TBA- PM JUDGE TBA

ALL BREED OBEDIENCE SHOWS APRIL 2026

April 4 and 5  in Barto At Orchard Hills Training Center
All Breeds Welcome

NO POODLES ALLOWED SATURDAY April 4

Judges Frank Cardillino and Lisa Mitchell

PREMIUM WITH ENTRY FORMS FOR ALL SHOWS -  TO BE ADDED SOON

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY 2026, exact date to be announced

Orchards Hills Training Fascility, Barto, PA

Directions from Allentown, Harrisburg, Central New Jersey: I-78 E or W to Allentown. Exit at Cedar Crest Blvd. south toward Emmaus (Lehigh Valley Hospital will be on your right). At “T” turn right (Chestnut Street / PA-29 S) continue south on PA-29 to the merge with PA-100 S. Continue to Hereford, then stay on PA-100 S four more miles to Bally. In the middle of town is Longacre Electric (orange and blue sign) turn right onto N. Church Street, go up hill approx. 1 mile. See pond on left side, turn left onto Bella Vista Lane. Continue on dirt drive until you come to the agility fields and our white fabric covered structure.

From Pa. Turnpike: Take the Northeast Extension I-476 to the Quakertown exit, bear right onto PA-663 S (heading to Pennsburg). In Pennsburg, at intersection with PA-29 there is a Wendy's and a Rite Aid Pharmacy, turn right onto PA-29 N to town of Hereford (Turkey Hill convenience store and light). Turn left onto PA-100 S to town of Bally (continue as above).

From Philadelphia: PA-422 or PA-73 to PA-100 N to town of Bally. At Longacre's Electric, turn left onto N. Church Street. Go approx. 1 mile, on left you’ll see a pond, turn left on Bella Vista Lane. Follow till you see agility fields.