Indio, California • Friday, January 8, 2027
One day, one group: the Toy group day of the Palm Springs New Year Classic weekend, outdoors at the Empire Polo Club — with entries closing December 23, 2026.
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What is the Toy Dog Breeders of Southern California show?
The Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California hosts a Toy-group limited-breed show on Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. It is the Toy group day of the Palm Springs New Year Classic weekend: while the Non-Sporting breeds show at Sand to Sea across town, the Terriers and Sporting breeds have their own group days, and the Toy breeds have this one.
Group shows are the specialty-club circuit at its most focused — a single group, judged in a day, with the breeds’ most dedicated exhibitors.
At a glance
- Where: Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA (outdoors)
- When: Friday, January 8, 2027
- The show: Toy group limited-breed show (AKC #2027490001)
- Entries: Close December 23, 2026, via Jack Bradshaw
- Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents – (323) 727-0136
- Premium: 2027 premium not yet published
The days, day by day
One day at the Empire Polo Club:
- Fri, Jan 8 — Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California, Toy group show (AKC #2027490001)
Friday’s full group-day lineup at the Empire Polo Club: the Toy Dog Breeders (Toy), the Desert Empire Terrier Club of Southern California (Terrier), and the Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers (Sporting) — with the Sand To Sea Non-Sporting group shows at the Riverside County Fairgrounds.
Can you still enter?
Yes — for now. Entries close December 23, 2026, through superintendent Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet — entry fees and limits will post with it.
See the full show page for the day-by-day schedule, the verified judge list, entry details, and sources.
Attending in person
The show is outdoors at the Empire Polo Club and open to spectators — a group show is a wonderful way to see every Toy breed in a single day. January in the desert is typically sunny and mild. Check the premium for admission and parking when it publishes.
Planning your visit
The Empire Polo Club is at 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA (show entrance at 51st & Monroe). The closest major airport is Palm Springs International (PSP), about 25 minutes west. January is peak season in the desert — book refundable rooms early and confirm pet policies directly with the hotel.
Why go
If you show a Toy breed, Friday is your day: a dedicated group show to open the Palm Springs weekend, followed by three all-breed days at the same venue without moving. For spectators, it’s the rare chance to see the whole Toy group — from Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers — in one place, in January sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2027 Toy Dog Breeders of Southern California show?
Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA — a Toy-group limited-breed show (AKC #2027490001), outdoors.
Can I still enter the 2027 Toy Dog Breeders show?
Yes — entries close December 23, 2026, through superintendent Jack Bradshaw. The 2027 premium is not yet published.
What other group shows run on Friday, January 8?
The Desert Empire Terrier Club of Southern California (Terrier group) and the Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers (Sporting group) at the Empire Polo Club, plus the Sand To Sea Non-Sporting group shows at the Riverside County Fairgrounds.
What comes after the Toy group day?
Three all-breed days of the Palm Springs New Year Classic, Saturday through Monday, January 9–11, at the same venue.
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