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Nationals - 2026 is in the works!!! 

The American Water Spaniel Club National Specialty

Mark Your Calendars ……… We’re having a party

  • WHERE:

    • Show & Host Hotel: Cherry Valley Hotel
      2299 Cherry Valley Rd. SE
      Newark, OH (740) 788-1200

      • All rooms are double or single king beds.  The AWSC rate is $129/night with a one time $50 pet fee. 

      • Don’t forget to mention the American Water Spaniel Club when you book your room.

      • Room Reservations Will Open 1/1/26

      • We will have events at the Host Hotel Wednesday and Thursday as well as Friday evening.  

    • Hunt Test:

      • Aspen Ridge Outfitting
        26100 Township Rd.
        Walhonding, OH  (740)504-5824

      • The Hunt Tests, Working Certificate and Roustabout as well as the extra titling events such as FETCH, CGC and Trick Testing, will be held at this site. 

      • We will also be doing a Saturday evening get together with dinner and games there. (Dinners and other events will be split between the 2 sites)

  • WHEN:
    August 12-16, 2026

    JOIN US FOR:

  • TWO Conformation Shows TWO Obedience Trials TWO Rally Trials
    TWO Fetch Trials TWO Hunt Tests

  • ROUSTABOUT:

    We have a team in place that is working hard to make this event an extra special one. 
    We truly hope you will join us for fun, friends and a big dose of
    All things AWS!

    Please join us on Facebook at: AWSC National Specialty & Special Events | Facebook
    or keep an eye on the AWSC website

- 2025 National Highlights

- 2025 National Highlights

Congratulations

  • BEST OF BREED

    GCHS Kei-Rin’s Gunsmoke  “Smokey”
    BIS RBIS MBISS GCHS CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke, {Dog}, 08/08/2020,
    Breeder: Pamela W. Kozak, GCHB CH Offshore Kei-Rin's Bold Caballero,  x CH Afire's Kaapunnin Kaanein, 
    Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak

  • 2025 ROUSTABOUT CHAMPIONS

    Eric Wahlstom & Cole Wahlstom with “Teddy”.

    TIme: 2:40 (3 flushes, 4 shots, 3 retrieves)

- Congratulations -
Jon and Linda Hattrem

The AWSC recognizes Jon & Linda Hattrem, at the National award banquet, for their years of
service and dedication to the club and for their long term efforts to preserve the breed.

Prior Nationals Events

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2025 National Highlights

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The American Water Spaniel Club, Inc.
National AKC Parent Club

Committed to preserving, improving and demonstrating the fine qualities and attributes of the American Water Spaniel (AWS) breed. Dedicated to helping individuals learn more about breeding, raising, care, and training of American Water Spaniels