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Siberian Husky specialty history

The full record of the Siberian Husky’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 — Monday, October 26–Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Cherry Valley Hotel, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, Ohio 43055, under the theme “Heart of Ohio.” The National Specialty Show with junior showmanship ran Thursday, October 29–Saturday, October 31, 2026: dog classes on Thursday, bitch classes on Friday, and Best of Breed, junior showmanship, Best of Bred By, veteran, puppy, and sled/dry land dog on Saturday. The week also held the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland specialty and the SHCA puppy sweepstakes on Tuesday, the veteran and sled dog and dry land sweepstakes and the pre-specialty on Wednesday, two rally trials, two obedience trials, agility, Fast CAT, a pack dog hike, the Top 20 Gala, temperament testing, and a Rescue Parade. Entries opened Thursday, August 13, 2026, and closed at noon on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Event Chair: J. Charles Crabb. Event Secretary: Dawn Eisele, c/o Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. The national drew 270 dogs and 287 entries in conformation. AKC event 2026071012. (Sources: 2026 judging program (Siberian Husky Club of America, via Rau Dog Shows); AKC event search, event 2026071012; Siberian Husky Club of America, 2026 national infobook announcement (Facebook, June 22, 2026).)

National specialty judges: Ms. Donna Beckman — Best of Breed and intersex (Saturday, October 31, 2026; 115 Best of Breed entries). Jessica Breinholt — dog classes (Thursday, October 29, 2026; 53 entries). Ms. Kim Ramey-LeBlanc — bitch classes (Friday, October 30, 2026; 102 entries). Junior Showmanship judge: Joe T Caton (17 entries). Beginner puppy judge: Mrs. Tami Rose Bradford (11 entries, 4-to-6-month beginner puppy). Sweepstakes judges: Mrs. Karen Mammano (puppy sweepstakes, 37 entries; veteran sweepstakes, 31 entries) and Dominic DiBalsi (sled dog and dry land sweepstakes). Best Junior Handler was not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: 2026 judging program (Siberian Husky Club of America, via Rau Dog Shows); AKC event search, event 2026071012.)

Results (2026 national). Best of Breed: GCHP Crystal Fountain Tanqueray at Snoebear (“Gin”), a dog handled by Tim Terella, owned by H Shimizu and T & M Terella, and bred by H Shimizu. Gin won the national Best of Breed for the second year in a row. Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Best in Sweepstakes, and Best Junior Handler were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: Canine Chronicle, November 2026 specialty results (Siberian Husky Club of America National, October 31, 2026); Snoebear Siberians, Gin.)

Regional specialties

Regional Siberian Husky specialties verified for 2026, including the specialties that ran with the national in Newark, Ohio:

Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland Specialty — Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Newark, Ohio: at the Cherry Valley Hotel, opening national specialty week (AKC event 2026182005). The specialty drew 167 dogs and 175 entries. The judge was not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026.
Siberian Husky Club of America Pre-Specialty — Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Newark, Ohio: at the Cherry Valley Hotel (AKC event 2026071013). Judge: Mrs. Cindy Stansell. The specialty drew 170 dogs and 175 entries.
SHCA Puppy Sweepstakes — Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Newark, Ohio: Judge: Mrs. Karen Mammano. 37 entries.
SHCA Veteran Sweepstakes — Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Newark, Ohio: Judge: Mrs. Karen Mammano. 31 entries.
SHCA Sled Dog & Dry Land Sweepstakes — Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Newark, Ohio: Judge: Dominic DiBalsi.

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty — Monday, October 13–Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, with Best of Breed judged on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The National Specialty Show with junior showmanship ran Thursday, October 16–Saturday, October 18, 2025, with the Lake Erie Allegheny Siberian specialty on Tuesday and the pre-specialty on Wednesday. Entries opened Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and closed Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Event Chair: Stephanie Barnhill. Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. The national drew 296 dogs and 332 entries (296 Ent — 128d — 168b; 296 competitors). AKC event 2025071012. (Sources: 2025 judging program (Siberian Husky Club of America, via Rau Dog Shows); AKC event search, event 2025071012.)

National specialty judge: Jan Sigler — conformation and Best of Breed (Saturday, October 18, 2025; 143 Best of Breed entries). Beginner puppy judge: Ms. Jeanne Stiner. Junior Showmanship judge: Mr. A Ryan (7 entries, 7 competitors). Best Junior Handler: Sierra Winslow; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Alexia Plante-Hebert. (Sources: 2025 judging program (Siberian Husky Club of America, via Rau Dog Shows); AKC event search, event 2025071012; Canine Chronicle, October 2025 specialty results (Siberian Husky Club of America National, October 18, 2025).)

Results (2025 national). Best of Breed: GCHS Crystal Fountain Tanqueray at Snoebear (“Gin”), handled by Tim Terella, owned by H Shimizu and T & M Terella, and bred by H Shimizu and T & M Terella. Gin also won the pre-national specialty and the Top 20 Judges Choice that week. Best of Opposite Sex: GCHP2 CH Topaz Wildfire for Umunhum (“Emburr”). Best Junior Handler: Sierra Winslow; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Alexia Plante-Hebert. Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best in Sweepstakes were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: Canine Chronicle, October 2025 specialty results (Siberian Husky Club of America National, October 18, 2025); Snoebear Siberians, Gin; Siberian Husky Club of America, Newsletter, Winter 2026 (National Specialty Issue).)

Regional specialties

Regional Siberian Husky specialties verified for 2025, including the specialties that ran with the national in Erie, Pennsylvania:

Lake Erie Allegheny Siberian Husky Club Specialty — Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Erie, Pennsylvania: at the Bayfront Convention Center, opening national specialty week (AKC event 2025765203). Judge: Mary Mignogna.
Siberian Husky Club of America Pre-Specialty — Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Erie, Pennsylvania: at the Bayfront Convention Center (AKC event 2025071013). Judge: Delbert Thacker.

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty — Monday, October 14–Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, Colorado 80517, under the theme “Eyes on the Rockies.” The National Specialty Show with junior showmanship ran Thursday, October 17–Saturday, October 19, 2024, with Best of Breed on Saturday, October 19, and two pre-specialty shows earlier in the week. Entries opened Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and closed Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:00 a.m. Event Chair: Shanan Streweler. Event Secretary: Lenore Demmin. The national drew 207 dogs and 237 entries (207 Ent — 93d — 114b; 206 competitors). AKC event 2024071005. (Sources: 2024 premium list (Siberian Husky Club of America, via AKC); AKC event search, event 2024071005.)

National specialty judge: Ann Cook — Best of Breed. Junior Showmanship judge: Mr. A R Palmer (4 entries, 3 competitors). Best Junior Handler: Moira Jamtgaard; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Katelyn Sorensen. (Sources: 2024 premium list (Siberian Husky Club of America, via AKC); AKC event search, event 2024071005.)

Results (2024 national). Best of Breed was not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. Best Junior Handler: Moira Jamtgaard; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Katelyn Sorensen. Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best in Sweepstakes were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Source: AKC event search, event 2024071005.)

Regional specialties

No regional specialties recorded for 2024.