The AKC Humane Fund is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The [...]
The 2026 Renaissance Cluster in Madison, Wisconsin, was a huge success! Ed Fojtik and all the dedicated volunteers left no stone unturned! The attention to detail was incredible, which is why the number of Specialties held at this cluster continues to grow. This was the first year the Renaissance Cluster was held in the larger [...]
Show: Maryland Kennel Club NOHS Location: West Friendship, MD Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 Judge: Mrs. Krista Hansen Dog: GCHS Golden Goose Signature Feather Breed: Golden Retriever Handler: Alexis Coriell Owner: A Connor & A Coriell Breeder: A Connor
Show: Williana Clumber Spaniel Club Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Judge: Ms. Patricia Anne Keenan Dog: GCHS Clussexx Texaz Heaven Hell or Houston [Dog] Handler: Alexis Ditlow Owner: C Dorris & J Hickey Breeder: Ca Dorris, D Johnson & J Hubbard
Show: Boston Terrier Club of Milwaukee Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2026 Judge: Mr. Darryl Vice & Mr. Raymond Filburn Dog: GCHG Celestial’s Fly Me to the Moon Handler: Margaret Noble Owner: K Farrell & L Cavanaugh Breeder: L Cavanaugh & R Whitson
Show: Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago Location: Madison, WI Date: Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2026 Judge: Paula Nykiel & Maria Arechaederra Dog: GCHG Crystal Fountain Tanqueray At Snoebear [Dog] Handler: Tim Terella Owner: H Shimizu & T & M Terella Breeder: H Shimizu
Show: Central Wisconsin Vizsla Club Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday & Sunday. February 21 & 22, 2026 Judge: Mr. Raymond Yurick & Mrs. Elaine Lessig Dog: GCHG Willorunn’s Revvin’ The Beamer Full Throttle [Dog] Handler: Ania Kelly Owner: R & A Romano Kelly, M Bickley & G Franckowiak Breeder: R & A Romano Kelly, M [...]
Show: Dalmatian Club of San Diego County Location: Del Mar, CA Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Judge: Mr. David L. Kittredge Dog: GCH Amethyst & Hispot’s Relish The Moment [Dog] Handler: Tara Schultz Owner: C & M Jackson, A Henderson & T Schultz Breeder: A Henderson
Show: Badger Golden Retriever Club Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Judge: Sioux Forsyth Green Dog: GCH Zumbro Forever Essence of Allure Handler: Jennifer Hoffmann Owner: K Judisch & J Hoffmann
Show: Lake Shore Great Dane Club Location: Madison, WI Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Judge: Paula Nykiel Dog: GCH Dapper’s Dangerously Addictive Handler: Gabby Beilke Owner: A Coomes Breeder: A Coomes
