National Specialty · Fort Smith, Arkansas
American Brittany Club National Specialty 2026
November 18–21, 2026 — four days of Brittanys: the independent specialty and the 84th annual national specialty, with sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, scent work, and a puppy match
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Weekend at a glance
The American Brittany Club hosts its 2026 National Specialty November 18–21, 2026, at the Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The week pairs the 3rd annual independent specialty (Wednesday) with the 84th annual national specialty (Friday–Saturday), plus puppy and veteran sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, obedience and rally trials, a scent work trial, a puppy match, agility trials, and club socials — a Top 20, banquet, and town hall.
- Dates
- November 18–21, 2026
- Venue
- Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center
- Host club
- American Brittany Club
- Format
- National specialty week
- Entries
- Registration closed (closed October 28, 2026)
Registration closed
📰 Read our guide: American Brittany Club National Specialty 2026 — what it is, when to go, and why
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration closed · Dates, venue, fees & closing verified via Rau · PO Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610
- Dates
- Wednesday through Saturday
- Venue
- 4400 Midland Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72904
- Host club
- AKC member club
- Format
- Independent specialty + 84th annual national specialty; sweepstakes, Juniors, obedience, rally, scent work
- Entries
- Closes Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern
Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. — entries online at raudogshows.com; on-site show secretary Deb Rudert
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 noon Eastern
- Conformation first entry
- $45.00
- Conformation additional entry
- $35.00
- Puppy (6–9 & 9–12 mos.)
- $40.00
- Bred-By-Exhibitor
- $40.00
- Veterans
- $40.00
- Sweepstakes
- $30.00 (must be entered in a regular class)
- Veteran & Dual CH sweepstakes
- $30.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $15.00 first entry, free as an additional entry
- Stud Dog / Brood Bitch
- $30.00
- Brace (per brace)
- $30.00
- Obedience / Rally
- $45.00 first entry / $30.00 additional
The days
Four days from the club's tentative schedule of events. Listing reviewed
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | 3rd annual independent specialty (conformation) — Ms Alessandra Folz; puppy & veteran sweepstakes — Beth Rosener; Junior Showmanship; puppy match (in honor of Bev Millette & Ned Castillo); scent work trial |
| Thu, Nov 19 | Obedience trial; rally; Top 20; banquet & awards |
| Fri, Nov 20 | National puppy, veteran & dual champion sweepstakes; judges education; class dogs & class bitches; town hall |
| Sat, Nov 21 | National specialty — Junior Showmanship, non-regular classes, Best of Breed, brace, stud dog & brood bitch |
Three days of agility trials run November 20–22, 2026, and a scent work trial runs Wednesday, November 18. Day-by-day ring times are in the judging program linked above. Listing reviewed
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Judging program published
Rau has published the official 2026 judging program for the full week — the independent specialty Wednesday, obedience & rally Thursday, and the 84th annual national specialty Friday–Saturday. Ring times are in the program linked above.
Breed Judge Finder
The verified judging slate for the 2026 national specialty week. Listing reviewed
Independent specialty — conformation & JuniorsBest in Show & group judges
- Ms Alessandra Folz
Independent specialty — sweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Beth Rosener
Puppy matchBest in Show & group judges
- LeslieAnn Stalker
National specialty — conformation & JuniorsBest in Show & group judges
- Jerome Elliot
National specialty — sweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Helen Riggle
Obedience & rallyBest in Show & group judges
- Sarah Schroeder
Judges announced by the American Brittany Club in the 2026 premium list.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship runs at both the independent specialty and the national. Listing reviewed
- Independent specialty Junior Showmanship (Wed)
- Ms Alessandra Folz
- National Junior Showmanship (Fri–Sat)
- Jerome Elliot
Junior Showmanship is $15.00 as a first entry, free as an additional entry.
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty spotlight for this event. Listing reviewed
- Event
- American Brittany Club National Specialty 2026
- Breed
- Brittany (Sporting Group)
- Type
- National specialty week
- Host club
- American Brittany Club
- Dates
- November 18–21, 2026 — Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Independent specialty
- 3rd annual — Wednesday, November 18; conformation & Juniors: Ms Alessandra Folz; sweepstakes: Beth Rosener
- National specialty
- 84th annual — Friday–Saturday, November 20–21; conformation & Juniors: Jerome Elliot; sweepstakes: Helen Riggle
Plan your visit
Show grounds
The national specialty is held at the Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center, 4400 Midland Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72904. The show site opens to exhibitors after 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2026; show grounds are open daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Listing reviewed
RV parking
- Rate
- $35.00 per night at the show location (60 slots; electric, water & sewer available at most hookups)
- Reservations
- Contact Chuck Lawrence — [email protected] · (315) 783-6440; payment at the Expo Center office on arrival
The premium does not name a host hotel or group rate — it lists Hampton Inn Fort Smith, Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith, LaQuinta Fort Smith, Wyndham Fort Smith City Center, American Inn & Suites, Baymont Inn, and Motel 6 as nearby options.
Sources
- Official2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, judges, fees
- OfficialRau Dog Shows show inventory — club, dates, city/state (raudogshows.com)
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check