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How do I learn to Draft with my Bernese Mountain Dog

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Closing date: 10/31/26, 7:00PM CST

Renee Jacquier

21415 Bentgrass Court, Katy, TX 77450

Judges: Julie Bacon & Ruth Nielsen

George Bush Park

Houston, TX, USA

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November 13, 2026

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Closing date: 10/31/26, 7:00PM CST

Renee Jacquier

21415 Bentgrass Court, Katy, TX 77450

Judges: Julie Bacon & Larry Bohlig

George Bush Park

Houston, TX, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules

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November 14, 2026

Draft Test

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Closing date: 10/31/26, 7:00PM CST

Renee Jacquier

21415 Bentgrass Court, Katy, TX 77450

Judges: Larry Bohlig & Ruth Nielsen

George Bush Park

Houston, TX, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules

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November 15, 2026

Draft Test

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Closing date: 1/06/27, 5:00 PM Arizona Time

Meryl Bergstein

1219 East Nicolet Ave, Phoenix AZ 85020

Judges: Nancy Van Horn & Barry Soloman

Pecos Park

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules

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January 16, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 1/06/27, 5:00 PM MST

Meryl Bergstein

1219 East Nicolet Ave, Phoenix AZ 85020

Judges: Nancy Van Horn & Barry Soloman

Pecos Park

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules

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January 17, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 01/23/27, 6:00 PM PT

Thia Cochran

1515 Lincoln Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Judges: Lori Kennedy & Buffy Cramer-Hammann

Diamond Dogs K9 Event Center

Chino, CA, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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February 13, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 01/23/27, 6:00 PM PT

Thia Cochran

1515 Lincoln Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Judges: Lori Kennedy & Buffy Cramer-Hammann

Diamond Dogs K9 Event Center

Chino, CA, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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February 14, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/10/27., 7:00 PM PST

Ann Ghiorso

356 Bowfin Street, Foster City, CA 94404

Judges: Beth Dennehy & Bob Schmidt

Mesenhimer Ranch

Modesto, CA, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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March 20, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/10/27., 7:00 PM PST

Ann Ghiorso

356 Bowfin Street, Foster City, CA 94404

Judges: Beth Dennehy & Bob Schmidt

Mesenhimer Ranch

Modesto, CA, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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March 21, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 03/17/27, 8:00 PM EST

Deb Schaeffer

114 Bittrcress Ct., Cary, NC 27518

Judges: Jennifer Brightbill & Kathy Berge

Lake Eden Retreat

Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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March 27, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 03/17/27, 8:00 PM EST

Deb Schaeffer

114 Bittrcress Ct., Cary, NC 27518

Judges: Jennifer Brightbill & Eden Jones

Lake Eden Retreat

Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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March 28, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/23/27 5:00 PM MTN

Rebecca Shuris

7401 Rozena Dr, Longmont, CO 80503

Judges: Ruth Nielsen & Nancy Van Horne

Davieau Home

Black Forest, CO, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 2, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/23/27 5:00 PM MTN

Rebecca Shuris

7401 Rozena Dr, Longmont, CO 80503

Judges: Ruth Nielsen & Val Horney

Davieau Home

Black Forest, CO, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 3, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/30/27 5:00 PM MTN

Rebecca Shuris

7401 Rozena Dr, Longmont, CO 80503

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Davieau Home

Black Forest, CO, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 4, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 6:00 PM EST

Babs Winicur

100 Halcyon Drive Apartment B101, Media, PA 19063

Judges: Jim Maxwell & Cinthia Lee

Buxmont Riding Club Equestrian Facility

Tylersport, PA 18969, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
Registration

Open to all breeds with BMDs given preference

April 10, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 6:00 PM EST

Babs Winicur

100 Halcyon Drive Apartment B101, Media, PA 19063

Judges: Jim Maxwell & Cinthia Lee

Buxmont Riding Club Equestrian Facility

Tylersport, PA 18969, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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Open to all breeds with BMDs given preference

April 11, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 8:00 PM PT

Gina Craig

30231 23rd Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-2368

Judges: Jill Schaffer & Jasen Duncan

Purina Farms

William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 26, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 8:00 PM PT

Gina Craig

30231 23rd Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-2368

Judges: Barry Soloman & Kathy Berge

Purina Farms

William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 27, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 8:00 PM PT

Gina Craig

30231 23rd Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-2368

Judges: Bob Schmidt & Jim Maxwell

Purina Farms

William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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April 29, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 3/31/27, 8:00 PM PT

Gina Craig

30231 23rd Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023-2368

Judges: Jan Burgan & Larry Bohlig

Purina Farms

William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA

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April 30, 2027

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Closing date: 5/12/27, 6:00 PM PT

Anne Summers

16021 South Union Mills Rd, Mulino, OR 97042

Judges: Ruth Nielsen & Cindy Lee

Jester Park

Granger, IA 50109, USA

Draft Regulations and Rules
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May 22, 2027

Draft Test

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Closing date: 5/12/27, 6:00 PM PT

Anne Summers

16021 South Union Mills Rd, Mulino, OR 97042

Judges: Ruth Nielsen & Cindy Lee

Jester Park

Granger, IA 50109, USA

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May 23, 2027

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