Breed profile · Bracco Italiano specialty history

Bracco Italiano specialty history

The full record of the Bracco Italiano’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 of the Bracco Italiano Club of America: national week Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio, and Cherry Bend Pheasant Farm, Wilmington, Ohio. National Specialty conformation Friday, March 27, 2026: Mr. G Philpott (58 entries — 31 dogs, 27 bitches; 65 total entries, 58 competitors; AKC event number 2026736701). Parent Specialty (afternoon event) Friday, March 27, 2026: V Sandage DVM (56 entries — 29 dogs, 27 bitches; 64 total entries, 56 competitors; AKC event number 2026736702). Sweepstakes Friday, March 27, 2026 (judge not confirmed in an accessible official source). Junior Showmanship: Ms. I Eaton (3 junior entries). Two AKC hunt tests Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Cherry Bend Pheasant Farm (AKC event numbers 2026736703 and 2026736704). Entries closed Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Event chair: Elise Letizia. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. (Sources: AKC event search, event numbers 2026736701, 2026736702, 2026736704; BICA 2026 National Specialty itinerary; AKC National Specialties and Judges Breed Study Groups for 2026.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source. Best Junior Handler: Mary Kocab; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Madison Gamble.

Regional specialties

Nothing separate to list: the breed's only specialty events are the ones held during national week (see section 7).

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty of the Bracco Italiano Club of America: national week Thursday, May 15 – Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska, in conjunction with the Nebraska Kennel Club. National Specialty conformation Friday, May 16, 2025, at the SandHills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska: Mr. C de Giuliani (Claudio de Giuliani; 44 entries — 20 dogs, 24 bitches; 50 total entries, 44 competitors; AKC event number 2025736702). A SABI International dinner and conformation presentation by the judge on Friday, May 16, 2025. A SABI International dinner and conformation presentation by the judge took place on Friday, May 16, 2025. Hunt tests Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Oak Creek Sporting Club, Brainard, Nebraska (AKC event number 2025736701). Junior Showmanship: Mr. D T Hayek (2 junior entries). Entries closed Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Event chair: Allison Schultz, M.D. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. (Sources: AKC event search, event numbers 2025736702 and 2025736701; BICA 2025 National Specialty newsletter; BICA January 2024 open membership meeting notes.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source. Best Junior Handler: Alessandra Wagner; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Kaylee Hunning.

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2025.

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty of the Bracco Italiano Club of America: national week Monday, April 22 – Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. National Specialty conformation Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina: Mr. M P Mostura (39 entries — 19 dogs, 20 bitches; 44 total entries, 39 competitors; AKC event number 2024736701). 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Mr. M P Mostura (1 entry). A NAVHDA test Saturday, April 20, 2024, and AKC hunt tests Sunday, April 21, 2024, held with the Spinone Club of America. Entries opened Thursday, February 1, 2024; closed Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Event chair: Jennifer N. Caban. Event secretary: Rachal Sager. (Sources: AKC event search, event number 2024736701; BICA January 2024 open membership meeting notes.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source. Best Junior Handler: Samantha Abels.

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2024.

2023

National specialty

The 2023 National Specialty of the Bracco Italiano Club of America: National Specialty conformation Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Oak Creek Sporting Club, 2890 W Road, Brainard, Nebraska: Mr. G C Manfroni (32 entries — 17 dogs, 15 bitches; 34 total entries, 32 competitors; AKC event number 2023736701). Hunt test Friday, April 14, 2023, at Oak Creek Sporting Club (AKC event number 2023736703). Entries closed Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Event chair: David T. Hayek. Event secretary: Bonnie Blink (Foy Trent Dog Shows). The club's July 2023 membership meeting recorded the event as a success, with a costume contest and Bracco Olympics among the highlights. (Sources: AKC event search, event numbers 2023736701 and 2023736703; BICA membership meeting, July 10, 2023.)

Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch not confirmed in an accessible official source.

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2023.