Reservations at all sites are limited to one (1) room per household. If more than one room is reserved by a household the additional room(s) can be canceled by the Specialty committee.
Specialty Show/Trial Site

Holiday Inn Express
Address
105 Opal Court NE
Albany, OR 97322
Amenities
Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, indoor whirlpool, fitness center, self-service laundry, free WiFi, microwave and mini-fridge, coffee maker, icon/ironing board, hair dryer.
Event Venue
Located next door to the Linn County Expo Center, location for all conformation, obedience, rally, agility and scent events August 25 through September 1, 2023.
Fees
Group Rate Dates Available: Thursday, Aug 24 – Friday, Sept 1 (checking out Saturday, Sept 2)
- Double Queen (4 guests) and Single King (2 Guests) – $180.00+Tax/Fee per night
- Dog Fee $20 per night. 4 Dogs per room for one fee – no other animals allowed.
Rate will be available until July 24, space available – One-week cancel notice
Reservations
For DISCOUNTED RATE use link or call: Holiday Inn Express Booking Link and select “BOOK NOW” – Set your dates, then choose available rooms
Or Call – 541-918-8820 talk with local FRONT DESK and ask to book for “Dog event beginning Aug 24, 2023” and give dates you want. They will help you make reservation.
Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/albany/alnkb/hoteldetail

Comfort Suites
Address
100 Opal Court NE
Albany, OR 97322
Amenities
Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, indoor whirlpool, fitness center, laundry, free WiFi, microwave and mini-fridge, coffee maker, icon/ironing board, hair dryer.
Event Venue
Located next door to the Linn County Expo Center, location for all conformation, obedience, rally, agility and scent events August 25 through September 1, 2023.
Fees
Group Rate Dates Available: Thursday, Aug 24 – Friday, Sept 1 (checking out Saturday, Sept 2)
- Double Queen (4 guests) and Single King (4 Guests) is $149.00+Tax/Fee per night
- DOG Fee $20 per stay – 4 Dogs/room, one fee – no other animals allowed.
Note: there is a $10/night per guest fee – after the first two human guests.
Rate will be available until July 24, space available – 72 Hour cancel notice
Reservations
For DISCOUNTED RATE https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/LH98B2
Or Call in 541-497-7782 (local Front desk)–ask for the Portuguese Water Dog Group Rate
Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/albany/comfort-suites-hotels/or100

Best Western Hotel Prairie
Address
1100 Price Rd SE
Albany, OR 97322 (541-928-5050)
Amenities
Breakfast daily, TV-Fridge-Microwave in rooms, pool, gym, Wi-Fi, Elevator
Event Venue
Located 1.2 miles from the Linn County Expo Center, location for all conformation, obedience, rally, agility, and scent events August 24 through September 1, 2023.
Fees
Group Rate Dates Available Thursday, Aug 24 – Friday, Sept 1 (checking out Saturday, Sept 2):
- Single King $159.00+Tax/Fee per night
- Single Queen $149.00+Tax/Fee per night
- Double Queen $152.00+Tax/Fee per night
NO DOG FEE: 4 Dogs per room – no other animals allowed. Rate will be available until Aug 17, space available – 48hr cancel notice.
Reservations
For DISCOUNTED RATE link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38166.html?groupId=U89DI6Z8
Or Call – 541-928-5050 talk with FRONT DESK and ask to book for “2023 PWDCA National Specialty” and give dates you want. They will help you make reservation.

Quality Inn
Address
251 Airport Rd SE
Albany OR (541-928-0921) (Formally La Quinta)
Amenities
Breakfast daily, Elevator, Laundry, Pool, Gym, Wi-Fi and Parking.
Event Venue
Located 0.7 miles from the Linn County Expo Center, location for all conformation, obedience, rally, agility, and scent events August 24 through September 1, 2023.
Fees
Group Rate Available: Sunday, Aug 27 – Friday, Sept 1 (checking out Saturday, Sept 2):
- Single King or Double Queen $149.00+Tax/Fee per night
- Dog Fee: $20 Per Stay – 4 Dogs per room – no other animals allowed.
Rate will be available until Aug 1, space available – 48hr cancel notice.
Reservations
FOR DISCOUNTED RATE CALL: 541-928-0921 Extension 2 – Ask to book for “Portuguese Water Dog Show” and give dates you want. They will help you make reservation.
NOTE: On-line or Main Reservations does not have this discounted rate!
Website: https://www.qualityinnalbany.com/

Linn County Expo Center (RV and Box Van Parking)
Address
3700 Knox Butte Road E.
Albany, Oregon 97322
Amenities
RV parking is available with water and power (30 and 50 amp) hookups.
Reserved Box Van parking with electric is available.
Event Venue
There is a free dump site just outside of the Expo grounds.
Specific RV spots cannot be reserved. Restrooms/showers available 24/7 at the Cascade Building. Dates Available: Saturday, Aug 26 – Friday, Sept 1 (checking out Saturday, Sept 2) Minimum two-day reservation required
Reserved Box Van parking is intended for DAY USE ONLY and not intended for overnight accommodations.
Non-reserved and non-electric vehicle spaces will also be available.
Fees
RV spaces – $55/night for 50AMP; $45/ngiht for 30AMP
Reserved Box Van – $100 for the week
Reservations at all sites are limited to one (1) room per household. If more than one room is reserved by a household the additional room(s) can be canceled by the Specialty committee.
Water Trial Site/Accommodations

Dexter Lake Water Trial Site
Dates
Friday, August 25 – Sunday, August 27
Address
850 Shore Line Drive
Lowell, OR 97452
Venue
Dexter Lake within Lowell State Recreation Area is the location of the shore areas where our water trial will be held. Both water sites are on the outskirts of the recreation area. Water trial attendees will park in a special parking area just next to the main parking lot located closer to our trial site.
Located 60 miles (1 hour) from Albany hotels/show site.
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=177

Creswell Comfort Inn & Suites
Address
247 Melton Rd.
Creswell, OR 97426
Amenities
Breakfast beginning at 6 am daily – Rooms have TV-Fridge-Microwave.
Event Venue
Located 19 miles from water trial site. Friday August 25 through Sunday August 27
Fees
Group Rate Dates Available: Thursday, Aug 24 – Sunday, Aug 27 (checking out Monday, Aug 28)
- Double Queen (4 guests) and Single King (2 Guests) $129.00+Tax/Fee per night (plus a $20/stay Pet Fee – 3 Dogs max).
Rate will be available until July 24, space available – 72 Hour Cancellation
Reservations
For DISCOUNTED RATE go to https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HA81S6 or
Call 541-895-4025 with any questions and talk to front desk
Website:
https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/creswell/comfort-inn-hotels/or203

Dexter Shores RV Park
Address
39140 Dexter Rd.
Dexter OR, 97431 (541-937-3711)
Event Venue
Located 3.6 miles from water trial site. Friday August 25 through Sunday August 27
Fees:
- 30AMP with Water and Electric access $49.28/night
- 50AMP with Water, Electric and on-site Dump $60.23/night
- Tent Space $27.38/night
Reservations
All reservations a by phone, call 541-255-5125 If not available, leave a message Shelly will return your call.
Website: http://dextershoresrv.com/
Nearby Airports
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Address:
7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218
Approx. 82 miles from the
Linn County Expo Center.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Address:
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
Approx. 228 miles from the
Linn County Expo Center.

PWDCA National Specialty 2023
Introducing our new FUN logo for the PWDCA National Specialty 2023.
The dates to remember are August 25 – September 1, Albany, Oregon is the place to be. We’ll have it all; Conformation, Top Twenty, Sweepstakes, Futurity/Maturity, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Scentwork, PWDCA in person meeting, Vendors/Boutiques, Water Trial and more!!!
So, start your FUN daydreaming as you gaze at the Specialty fun logo!! There’s no Oars About it, fun is ahead!
PWDCA Specialty coming your way!
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