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Borzoi specialty history

The full record of the Borzoi’s national and regional specialties, year by year — dates, venues, judges, entries, and winners, with sources. The current year is shown in full on the breed profile; this page is the archive.

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2026

National specialty

The 2026 National Specialty — national week Saturday, May 9 – Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Courtyard Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center, 3730 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE. Conformation Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 2026. Entries closed Wednesday, April 8, 2026. AKC event number 2026116707. Event chair: Robin Casey; event secretary: Lorraine Yu (DogZibit). Conformation: Dr. Fausto Cavalieri (233 Ent – 114d – 119b). Sweepstakes: Kristen Suhrenbrock. Futurity: Melanie Richards. Obedience and Rally: Randy Capsel. Dual Champion Stakes: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. Junior Showmanship: Barbara Scherer. National-week field events: lure-coursing tests Saturday, May 9 – Sunday, May 10 at the Cass County Fairgrounds, Weeping Water/Manley, NE (events 2026116701/6702). AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered; points for reserve available. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2026 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2026116707.)

Results (2026 national). Best of Breed: GCH Meyta Loverboy Romeo Auroral (dog). Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, and Winners Bitch: Luxor Ravenna Shake Your Money Maker. Winners Dog: Brossok RunTuff Laelaps Red Za'atar CGC. Best Junior Handler: Olivia McDonald; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Kendall Parker. Sweepstakes, futurity, obedience, rally, and Dual Champion Stakes winners not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2026 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2026116707.)

Regional specialties

Five Borzoi regional specialties verified for 2026 beyond the national itself:

Borzoi Club of Delaware Valley 51st Specialty — Friday, May 1, 2026, South County Park, Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, New Jersey: AKC event number 2026190401; entries closed Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EST; entry limit 100. Event chair Daniel Brewer; event secretary Mary Mignogna (Mac Dog Shows). Conformation: Dr. K T Shimel (37 Ent – 19d – 18b); 46 entries, 37 competitors. (Source: AKC event search, event 2026190401.)
Puget Sound Borzoi Club Specialties — Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026, Run Wild Dog Sports, 35612 212th Way SE, Auburn, Washington: AKC event numbers 2026190801/0802; entries closed Wednesday, July 15, 2026; entry limit 100. Event chair Janis Leikam; superintendent BaRay Event Services, Inc. Friday conformation: F R Vogel (38 Ent – 17d – 21b); 41 entries, 38 competitors; Best Junior Handler Bruce Eschler. Saturday judge and results not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Source: AKC event search, event 2026190801.)
Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club 30th Independent Fall Specialty — Monday, September 7, 2026, Thompson Park, Longmont, Colorado: morning event 2026434308 and afternoon event 2026434307; afternoon conformation Carol Spritzer (26 entries). Morning judge and results not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, Regional Specialties; Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club, 2026 premium list.)
Turquoise Trail Borzoi Club Specialties — Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, Loretto Park, 237 S Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, New Mexico: AKC event numbers 2026747806/0807/0808; entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. MT; entry fees $30/$25. Event chair Richard K Fundom; superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. Saturday conformation: Dr. Eric Liebes. Sunday judges and results not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Source: AKC event search, event 2026747806.)
Borzoi Club of America designated specialty — Sunday, December 13, 2026, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida: a designated specialty inside the Hound Association of Central Florida group show at the AKC/Royal Canin National (shared AKC event 2026752107); entries through MB-F as part of the HACF show. Conformation: Carol Spritzer; group judge Mary Dukes; NOHS groups Marlene Groves. Entries close November 11, 2026. Show chair Jon Titus Steele. (Source: Borzoi Club of America, Regional Specialties.)

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty — national week Tuesday, April 22 – Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN. Conformation Thursday, April 24 – Saturday, April 26, 2025. Entries opened Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and closed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. AKC event number 2025116703. Show chair and secretary: Kimberley A. Horn Janek. Conformation: Mrs. Meghann Lord-Fenn (238 Ent – 102d – 136b). Sweepstakes: Rhanda Glenn. Futurity: Veni Harlan. Obedience and Rally: Cheryl Tisdale. Dual Champion Stakes: Selma Kominek. Junior Showmanship: Prudence G. Hlatky. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2025 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2025116703.)

Results (2025 national). Best of Breed: GCh Katz Orb Of Deception (bitch). Best of Opposite Sex: GChB Fairyland Follow Your Heart (dog). Best of Winners and Winners Bitch: Brossok Runtuff Laelaps Paprika, CGC. Winners Dog: Kalabria Mielikki Jubilee I Think I Can Fly. Best Junior Handler: Elizabeth Hodkowski; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Kendall Parker. Sweepstakes, futurity, obedience, rally, and Dual Champion Stakes winners not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2025 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2025116703.)

Regional specialties

One Borzoi regional specialty verified for 2025:

Potomac Valley Borzoi Club Specialty — Monday, April 21, 2025, MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, Tennessee: held the day before the 2025 national at the same venue. AKC event number 2025270301; entries closed Monday, March 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Event chair Saoirse Kennicott. Conformation: Mr. S Evans (97 Ent – 39d – 58b). Best of Breed: GCHS Elance Konza No Distance Left JC. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2025270301; Canine Chronicle, Specialty & Group Show Results.)

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty — national week Saturday, June 1 – Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Red Lion Pasco Airport & Conference Center, 2525 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA. Conformation Thursday, June 6 – Saturday, June 8, 2024. Entries opened Friday, March 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m., and closed Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m. AKC event number 2024116701. Show chair and secretary: Kimberley A. Horn Janek. Conformation: Ms. Karen A. Dumke (183 Ent – 78d – 105b). Sweepstakes: Rebecca Peters-Campbell. Futurity: Pamela Leichtnam. Obedience and Rally: Richard J. Lewis. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Triathlon, 4–6 Month Puppy, Brace, and Team: Helen W. Lee. Dual Champion Stakes: Corrine Miller. Junior Showmanship: Mrs. Corrine Miller. BCOA counts total 211 dogs (43 dogs, 8 veteran dogs, 76 bitches, 17 veteran bitches, 35 dog specials, 32 bitch specials). (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2024 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2024116701.)

Results (2024 national). Best of Breed: GCh Rey's Summerlane Night Wind At Regius (dog). Best of Opposite Sex: GCh Vitrina Miss Phryne Fisher. Best of Winners and Winners Bitch: Elance Veiled Rose. Winners Dog: Vitrina Endeavor Henry. Best Junior Handler: Kendall Parker; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Raina McCloskey. Sweepstakes, futurity, obedience, rally, and Dual Champion Stakes winners not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2024 National Specialty results; AKC event search, event 2024116701.)

Regional specialties

One Borzoi regional specialty verified for 2024:

Potomac Valley Borzoi Club Designated Specialty — Sunday, November 3, 2024, Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia: held with the Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia. AKC event number 2024270303; entries closed Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. Conformation: Mr. Del Richards. Best of Breed: GCHS Justart American Dynasty. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2024270303; Canine Chronicle, November 2024 specialty results.)

2023

National specialty

The 2023 National Specialty — national week Saturday, April 22 – Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Founders Inn and Spa, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Conformation Thursday, April 27 (dog classes), Friday, April 28 (bitch classes), and Saturday, April 29 (Best of Breed). Entries closed Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 12:00 noon EDT. First entry fee $35. Show chair and secretary: Kimberley A. Horn Janek. Conformation: Barbara E. Ewing. Sweepstakes and Dual Champion Stakes: Roy Silguero. Futurity: Karen Murray. Obedience and Rally: Russell Hornfisher. Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Altered, Brace, and Team: Robin Casey. Junior Showmanship: Krista V. Hunt. Potomac Valley Borzoi Club regional specialty Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Founders Inn. Main conformation AKC event number not located in an accessible official source; related event numbers: altered 2023116701, obedience 2023116704, rally 2023116705, puppy and veteran sweepstakes 2023116708. BCOA counts total 169 dogs. (Sources: Borzoi Club of America, 2023 National Specialty results; Borzoi Club of America, Specialty Cities, Dates, Judges, Counts.)

Results (2023 national). Best of Breed: DC Téine RunTuff Suffragette City, MC, FCh. (bitch). Best of Opposite Sex: GChS Elista's Cross My Heart (dog). Best of Winners and Winners Bitch: Starswift Out Of The Darkness. Winners Dog: Tatezi Téine Pocket Full Of Kryptonite. Best Junior Handler: Raina McCloskey; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Kendall Parker. Sweepstakes, futurity, obedience, and rally winners not confirmed in an accessible official source. (Source: Borzoi Club of America, 2023 National Specialty results.)

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2023.