I have received a Lifetime Achievement Award and became an Honorary Lifetime Member.
Two of my Patterdales were honored with "Hall of Fame" awards, and another one of our stud dogs received the coveted "Hall of Fame." Desiree brought yet another HOF.
To date, we have four PTCA "Hall of Fame" dogs and eight PTCA Show Champions.
Each year, the PTCA holds a National Show, to allow Patterdale owners to get together, compete, and show off their dogs. In 2005, MQH proudly sponsored the "Best in Show" award at the National Show.
We lost "Desiree" the Friday before the 2005 Nationals and rushed to sponsor the Veterans Classes for Desiree's legacy. To my amazement the PTCA honored this fine terrier by establishing a Veteran's Memorial Trophy in her name as we do every year, we will continue to support the Patterdale Terrier Club of America for their work promoting the hunting ability of the breed, maintaining accurate pedigrees and records, Patterdale rescue, and the annual PTCA Show.
In 2007, PTCA began sanctioning regional shows, if you would like to hold a regional in your area contact PTCA.
I hope every breeder recognizes the outstanding effort of the PTCA and especially Robert Burns.
Mr. Burns often sifts through handwritten, misspelled, jumbled pedigrees, many in a foreign language,
with only one intention, to accurately record and register each purebred Patterdale terrier!
With members and registered dogs from 37 states and 7 countries, this is a daunting task.
PTCA is the largest Patterdale Terrier Club in the world!
Whether you hunt, show, do weight pull, agility, GTG, law enforcement, or just admire Patterdales;
I urge you to register your pup, pay the annual membership dues, and support PTCA!
As a member, you will also receive a subscription to "Black Dog" magazine. The "Black Dog" magazine is mailed quarterly to every member. The newsletter is filled with information about events, pictures, hunting stories, and hunting tips for every enthusiast.
