The Rose City Classic Dog Show is one of the largest and most popular dog events in the United States. That’s why so many of the best dogs in America and even dogs from foreign countries travel to Portland each January to compete. The event spans 5 days, starting on Wednesday with about 20 Individual breed specialty shows and an all-Terrier group show. These specialty events are put on by local AKC dog clubs organized for the improvement and preservation of a particular breed or group of breeds. Specialty day is followed on Thursday through Sunday by 4 all-breed shows.