54th Anniversary Rideau Terrier Club Specialty Show
in memory of Karen Nesbitt (former RTC President)
Group 4-Terriers, all breeds and group level 
Saturday August 29,  2026
Judge Dr. Valeria Rickard, USA
held in conjunction with the SD&G Dog Association
Maxville Fairgrounds, 35 Fair St. in Maxville Ontario
Hospitality Lunch provided by the Rideau Terrier Club
​ SHOW LINK: https://sdgda.ca/
PREMIUM LIST: www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/c7e7d275-7571-11f1-9556-000d3a84d3b0.pdf
JUDGING SCHEDULE: TBC
Events at SD&G Dog Show:  Flyers are also on their website: SDGDA - Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Dog Association .
·  Sanction Match on Friday, August 28, 2026 after BIS
·  Denim and Diamond Line Dancing on Friday, August 28, 2026 after BIS - Bar open 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
·  Pork Dinner Hosted by the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada on Saturday, August 29, 2026 after BIS (Flyer attached) - Bar open 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Flyer attached
·  Zone 5 Junior Handling Finals on Saturday, August 29, 2026 after BIS
·  Bar open from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2026, Saturday, August 29, 2026 and Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Administration Bldg 2nd Floor
·  Pirate Day - Sunday. August 30, 2026 with a Pirate Themed Photo Contest Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Details to be provided)
·  Duck Hunt - Saturday, August 29, 2026
·  Smart Casual Wear - All Weekend

​2026 RIDEAU TERRIER CLUB BOOSTERS (3)
PRIZES OFFERED GROUP PLACEMENTS 1-4 AND BPIG
1.  Thousand Island Kennel & Obedience (TIKO) Club Show
2.  SD&G Dog Association Show
3.  Cornwall District Kennel Club Show

RTC Membership Applications- please contract Club Secretary, Doug McCarthy, at [email protected]

Remembering Shirley Limoges- The Rideau Terrier Club and the purebred community at large are saddened to hear of the passing of Shirley Limoges on June 24, 2026.  Shirley was a highly respected international all-breed judge, bred Pugs and Cairns, and was an Honorary Life Member of the Rideau Terrier Club. She will be surely missed.

​MEMBER BRAGS

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​Breed of Distinction: Scottish Terrier
GCH Chess Super Nova
2018 Canada's #ONE Ranked Scottish Terrier
​Breeder, Owner/Handler & current RTC Club President Sandra Anderson

CH BLAYLOCH SLAM DUNCAN
Best of Opposite Sex
2023 Canadian Scottish Terrier Club National Specialty
Judge Dr. Vandra Huber, USA
Proudly co-owned by member Doug McCarthy; bred by Cathy Blacklock

EMJADE Mystique
Winners Bitch and Best Puppy in Group
Erie Shores Kennel Club
June 3-6, 2022
Proudly bred and shown by members Jean and Michael Sullivan

CH Dorlin Celebrates Mardi Gras CGN 
Best of Opposite Sex from the Veteran’s Class at  2019 Specialty
​(proudly bred by member Doreen Linkletter)

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​CH Dorlin Mardi Gras CGN granddaughter, Meliagold Master of the Game, won Best Puppy in Specialty and is the first recipient of the “Squibs Memorial Trophy”

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​​Members Jean and Michael Sullivan proudly announce CH Carradine Sir William won Best of Breed at the Carin Terrier Club of Canada, Ontario and Eastern Regions Specialty, June 2019

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Best Puppy In Show - Syryn Emjade Miss Michelle "Mimi"
Pine Ridge on September 30, 2018 under respected Judge Margaret Jones
Members Mike and Jean Sullivan are so very proud!

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Julie Trottier (Owner), our Sweeps Judge at the 2017 Specialty Show and CH Dorlin Graffiti Masterpiece ("Gaston") have qualified to show at Crufts 2018!  
Member/Breeder Doreen Linkletter of DORLIN (Perm) Reg'd Cairn Terriers

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CH Carradine Sir William "Will" took a Group 1st at the Kars Dog Show, RTC Booster, All Breed Show
Judge Tim Graham from Australia
Members Michael and Jean Sullivan and Ted and Mary Bateman are all very proud of their boy!