Competitive Events
Action packed obstacle courses challenge dog-handler teams. We hold 8 All-Breed Trials per year.
Competitive hunting trials that put both training and natural ability to the test. The SMWC hosts a Spring Trial, a Walking Trial and a Fall Trial every year.
Standardized tests for a dog's hunting ability and training level. Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter and Master Hunter levels. We hold 4 tests per year (2 weekends)
Part of the Motor Cities Specialty Shows held in Lansing, MI. Offering Puppy Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes and Regular Classes. Also non-regular ones that promote versatility. Special prizes to winners.
WCA Shooting and Retrieving Ratings
One Shooting Dog Ratings Test and one Retrieving Dog Ratings Test offered per year. NSD, SD, SDX, NRD, RD and RDX testing levels offered. Usually in conjunction with the SMWC Annual Picnic at Highland Field Trial Grounds, MI.
Membership Events
Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet
Held every January. Good food, good conversation, great time. Perpetual Awards, plaques and merit certificates awarded. Officer elections and membership meeting.
For one Saturday in July, we get together to enjoy the day with our weims and our friends at Michigan Weimaraner Rescue. Usually held in conjunction with our Ratings Tests, we offer introductory training sessions for new exhibitors in the afternoon. Dog games, CGC testing and TDI testing offered by MWR. Membership meeting for SMWC.
SMWC Membership Holiday Party
December Membership meeting over good food, voluntary gift exchange and camaraderie.
Handling Seminars
Learn how to train for and what is expected for titles so that you can have fun competing with your companion. Also learn how to handle to set you up for success. Held in conjunction with our Annual Picnic and by request.
AKC Judges Seminar
We participate with the Michigan Sporting Dog Alliance to host an annual event to educate conformation judges about our breed's purpose and how it applies to correct conformation. June.