“The Board of Governors of PCA values the multi-faceted abilities of our wonderful breed. We have supported and worked to make the performance dogs an important part of PCA. As evidenced by the number of entries at this year’s events, performance events are a key part of the excitement that is the PCA National Specialty Show. After considering a number of factors, the Board has decided to hold separate parades for conformation, obedience, agility and hunting titled dogs in conjunction with each event. By holding separate events, the dogs that are qualified for each event will be able to enter that event and be recognized on the day of the event, more participants who do not plan to stay for the conformation show will be able to participate in or observe the parade on the day of their event and the size of each parade will be more manageable. Certainly, dogs that are qualified for more than one parade can participate in all parades for which they qualify.” [Parti-colored Poodles will be allowed to participate in the parades for the events in which they earned their title.]