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Breed profile · English Toy Spaniel specialty history

English Toy Spaniel specialty history

The full record of the English Toy Spaniel’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 — Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Entry: 50 entries / 42 competitors in conformation. Entries limited to 100; entries closed May 6, 2026. Event Chair: Stephanie Sterling. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. The national opened the Kalamazoo cluster week, with ETSCA designated specialties at the Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Greater Muskegon all-breed shows that followed. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2026208101; 2026 ETSCA National Specialty flyer.)

National specialty judge: Mr. David Fitzpatrick — regular classes in both varieties and junior showmanship. Sweepstakes judge: Ms. Stephanie Sterling — puppy sweepstakes. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2026208101; 2026 ETSCA National Specialty flyer.)

Results (2026 national). Best of Breed: GCHG CH Clussexx Organza Extravaganza (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Best of Opposite Sex: GCHB CH Clussexx Coronation Of A King From Sandscape (King Charles & Ruby). Best Junior Handler: Eva McMacken. The variety-level Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, select awards, and sweepstakes winners were not confirmed in an official source as of November 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2026208101.)

Regional specialties

Seven ETSCA specialties verified for 2026 so far — the national-week designated specialties in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the Des Moines, Iowa, specialties in September:

  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Holland Michigan Kennel Club — Friday, May 22, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208102). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Grand Rapids Kennel Club — Saturday, May 23, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208104). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Kalamazoo Kennel Club — Sunday, May 24, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208105). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Greater Muskegon Kennel Club — Monday, May 25, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208103). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA regional specialty — Friday, September 4, 2026, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, E 30th & Grand Ave. (AKC event 2026208106), with the Combined Specialty Clubs of Greater Des Moines. Judge: G M Fritz. Entry: 16 entries / 10 competitors. Best of Breed: CH Luvn Chr-Lys Make It Big At Reflexions (King Charles & Ruby). Best of Opposite Sex: Clussexx Reigning Star (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Event Chair: Jamie Ward. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Des Moines Kennel Club — Saturday, September 5, 2026, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208107). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Des Moines Kennel Club — Sunday, September 6, 2026, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (AKC event 2026208108). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty — Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Entry: 47 entries / 47 competitors in conformation. Entries limited to 100; entries closed May 7, 2025. Event Chair: Dawn Charley. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. ETSCA designated specialties followed at the Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Greater Muskegon all-breed shows, May 23–26. (Source: AKC event search, event 2025208101.)

National specialty judge: Mrs. Cindy Huggins — regular classes in both varieties and junior showmanship. Sweepstakes judge: Mrs. Dawn Charley. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2025208101; 2025 ETSCA National Specialty results.)

Results (2025 national). Best of Breed: GCH CH Clussexx Coronation Of A King From Sandscape (King Charles & Ruby). Best of Opposite Sex: CH Barbie Favorite Dog (King Charles & Ruby). Best Junior Handler: Avery DeVault. Blenheim & Prince Charles: Best of Variety GCH Madde’s Ravissant Power Of Teamwork; Best of Opposite Sex CH Southdown Tidy Mind; Select Dog GCH CH Southdown Pay No Mind; Select Bitch CH Clussexx Don’t Sleep In The Subway; Best of Winners and Winners Dog Madde’s My Way Home; Winners Bitch Southdown Know Better. King Charles & Ruby: Best of Variety CH Clussexx Coronation Of A King From Sandscape; Best of Opposite Sex Barbie Favorite Dog; Select Dog GCHB Novel The Joy Is Real; Select Bitch GCH Clussexx Well Well Well At Sandscape; Winners Dog Sirius’ Mad Max; Best of Winners and Winners Bitch Lacky Kings Yuritta Beaut Life. Best Puppy: Sanchi Victorious Vernon. Best Bred-By Exhibitor: Southdown Know Better. Best Owner-Handled: GCH Clussexx Well Well Well at Sandscape. Best Stud Dog: Ch. Legacy Lock Load. Best in Sweepstakes: Ravissant Madde East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon; Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Lipton’s Rewrite The Stars. (Sources: AKC event search, event 2025208101; 2025 ETSCA National Specialty results.)

Regional specialties

Six ETSCA specialties verified for 2025 — the national-week designated specialties in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the Des Moines, Iowa, specialties in September:

  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Holland Michigan Kennel Club — Friday, May 23, 2025, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2025208102). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Grand Rapids Kennel Club — Saturday, May 24, 2025, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2025208103). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Kalamazoo Kennel Club — Sunday, May 25, 2025, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2025208104). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Greater Muskegon Kennel Club — Monday, May 26, 2025, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2025208105). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA regional specialty — Friday, September 5, 2025, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, E 30th & Grand Ave. (AKC event 2025208106), with the Combined Specialty Clubs of Greater Des Moines. Judge: D P Cline. Entry: 27 entries / 26 competitors. Best of Breed: GCHS CH Novel The Joy Is Real CGC TKN (King Charles & Ruby). Best of Opposite Sex: Madde’s Luvn Chr-Lys Moonshine (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Event Chair: Jamie Ward. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Des Moines Kennel Club — Saturday, September 6, 2025, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (AKC event 2025208107). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty — Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Entry: 48 entries / 45 competitors in conformation. Entries limited to 100; entries closed May 8, 2024. Event Chair: Debi Bell. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. ETSCA designated specialties followed at the Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Greater Muskegon all-breed shows, May 24–27. (Source: AKC event search, event 2024208101.)

National specialty judge: J J Hupp — regular classes in both varieties and junior showmanship. The sweepstakes judge was not confirmed in an official source as of November 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2024208101.)

Results (2024 national). Best of Breed: GCHS CH Ringo Star Ot Nevskogo Hobbita (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Best of Opposite Sex: GCHB CH Clussexx Organza Extravaganza (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Best Junior Handler: Ruby Kaufax. The variety-level Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, select awards, and sweepstakes winners were not confirmed in an official source as of November 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2024208101.)

Regional specialties

Five ETSCA designated specialties verified for 2024 — four in the national week in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and one in Des Moines, Iowa:

  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Holland Michigan Kennel Club — Friday, May 24, 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2024208102). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Grand Rapids Kennel Club — Saturday, May 25, 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2024208103). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Kalamazoo Kennel Club — Sunday, May 26, 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2024208104). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Greater Muskegon Kennel Club — Monday, May 27, 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2024208105). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Des Moines Kennel Club — Saturday, September 7, 2024, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (AKC event 2024208106). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.

2023

National specialty

The 2023 National Specialty — Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Entry: 63 entries / 60 competitors in conformation. Entries closed May 10, 2023. Event Chair: Heather Reid. Superintendent: MB-F Inc. ETSCA designated specialties followed at the Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Greater Muskegon all-breed shows, May 26–29. (Source: AKC event search, event 2023208101.)

National specialty judge: Dr. G Morgan-Jones — regular classes in both varieties and junior showmanship. The sweepstakes judge was not confirmed in an official source as of November 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2023208101.)

Results (2023 national). Best of Breed: CH Southdown Pay No Mind (Blenheim & Prince Charles). Best of Opposite Sex: CH Luvn Chr-Lys Tricks Or Treats (Blenheim & Prince Charles). The variety-level Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, select awards, and sweepstakes winners were not confirmed in an official source as of November 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2023208101.)

Regional specialties

Five ETSCA designated specialties verified for 2023 — four in the national week in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and one in Des Moines, Iowa:

  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Holland Michigan Kennel Club — Friday, May 26, 2023, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2023208102). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Grand Rapids Kennel Club — Saturday, May 27, 2023, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2023208103). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Kalamazoo Kennel Club — Sunday, May 28, 2023, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2023208104). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Greater Muskegon Kennel Club — Monday, May 29, 2023, Kalamazoo, Michigan: at the Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds (AKC event 2023208105). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.
  • ETSCA designated specialty with the Des Moines Kennel Club — Saturday, September 9, 2023, Des Moines, Iowa: at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (AKC event 2023208106). The breed judge is recorded on the host club’s event.