National Specialty · Louisville, Kentucky
Bull Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
October 29 – November 1, 2026 — four days of Bull Terriers in Louisville: the BTCA Specialty, Futurity, sweepstakes, obedience and rally trials, the Silverwood LVII competition, and the national specialty
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Weekend at a glance
The Bull Terrier Club of America hosts its 2026 National Specialty October 29 – November 1, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Four days, indoors and unbenched, run the BTCA Specialty and Futurity on Thursday, puppy and veteran sweepstakes plus obedience and rally on Friday, the invitation-style Silverwood LVII competition on Saturday, and the national specialty with Junior Showmanship and the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition on Sunday. Bull Terriers are judged in two varieties: Colored and White.
- Dates
- October 29 – November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center
- Host club
- Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc.
- Format
- National specialty (Colored & White varieties)
- Entries
- Registration closed (entries closed October 7, 2026)
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration closed · Dates, venue, judges, fees & closing verified via Foy Trent Dog Shows · AKC events 2026070707–2026070711, 2026070716
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
- Host club
- AKC member club
- Format
- Bull Terrier (Terrier Group) — national specialty in Colored and White varieties; Futurity, sweepstakes, Juniors, obedience, rally, Silverwood
- Entries
- Closed Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows · PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284 — entries online at foytrentdogshows.com; show secretary Linda Maddox
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — entries online at foytrentdogshows.com
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Conformation first entry
- $35.00
- Bred-by-exhibitor adult
- $35.00
- Puppy classes (6–9 & 9–12 mos.)
- $25.00
- Bred-by-exhibitor puppy
- $25.00
- Veteran classes (Sunday)
- $25.00
- Stud dog / brood bitch (Sunday)
- $15.00
- Brace, as a unit (Sunday)
- $15.00
- Breeders Cup competition (Sunday)
- $5.00
- Junior Showmanship (Sunday)
- $15.00
- Futurity
- $20.00 (must be entered in a regular class Sunday)
- Puppy sweepstakes
- $20.00 (must be entered in a regular class Sunday)
- Veteran sweepstakes
- $20.00 (need not be entered in a regular class)
- 4–6 Month Puppy Competition
- $15.00
- Obedience & rally classes
- $30.00
The days
Four days from the club’s national specialty schedule. Listing reviewed
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | BTCA Specialty — conformation — Mr. Humberto Lara; Futurity — Ms. Jan Dykema; Isis Vabo Competition (by invitation) — Mr. Desmond J Murphy (after Futurity) |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes — Mrs. Victoria Sottile; Obedience & Rally trials — Ms. Cheryl Tisdale |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Silverwood LVII — competition and movement award — Ms. Andrea Gates, Mrs. Joy Johnson, Mrs. Cleo Parker (separate entry) |
| Sun, Nov 1 | BTCA National Specialty — regular & non-regular classes — Mr. Frank Dyson; Junior Showmanship — Mrs. Gayle Denman; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy — Mr. Frank Dyson; CGC testing |
Show hours: Thursday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Friday sweepstakes 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM and obedience/rally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All events indoors, unbenched. Listing reviewed
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We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program. Listing reviewed
Breed Judge Finder
The verified judging slate for the 2026 national specialty week. Listing reviewed
National specialty (Sun) — regular & non-regular classes, 4–6 Month Beginner PuppyBest in Show & group judges
- Mr. Frank Dyson
National specialty (Sun) — Junior ShowmanshipBest in Show & group judges
- Mrs. Gayle Denman
BTCA Specialty (Thu) — conformationBest in Show & group judges
- Mr. Humberto Lara
Futurity (Thu)Best in Show & group judges
- Ms. Jan Dykema
Puppy & veteran sweepstakes (Fri)Best in Show & group judges
- Mrs. Victoria Sottile
Obedience & rally (Fri)Best in Show & group judges
- Ms. Cheryl Tisdale
Silverwood LVII (Sat)Best in Show & group judges
- Ms. Andrea Gates
- Mrs. Joy Johnson
- Mrs. Cleo Parker
Isis Vabo Competition (Thu, by invitation)Best in Show & group judges
- Mr. Desmond J Murphy
Judges announced by the Bull Terrier Club of America in the 2026 premium list.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship runs on Sunday with the national specialty. Listing reviewed
- National Junior Showmanship (Sun)
- Mrs. Gayle Denman
Junior Showmanship entry is $15.00.
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty spotlight for this event. Listing reviewed
- Event
- Bull Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
- Breed
- Bull Terrier (Terrier Group) — Colored and White varieties
- Type
- National specialty + BTCA Specialty, Futurity, sweepstakes, Silverwood
- Host club
- Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc.
- Dates
- October 29 – November 1, 2026 — Louisville, Kentucky
- National specialty
- Sunday, November 1 — regular & non-regular classes: Mr. Frank Dyson; Juniors: Mrs. Gayle Denman
- BTCA Specialty
- Thursday, October 29 — Mr. Humberto Lara; Futurity: Ms. Jan Dykema
- Silverwood LVII
- Saturday, October 31 — the BTCA’s competition and movement award, judged by Ms. Andrea Gates, Mrs. Joy Johnson, and Mrs. Cleo Parker (separate entry form)
- Performance
- Obedience & rally trials (Friday), CGC testing
Plan your visit
Venue & lodging
The show is held at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209 — show and hotel under one roof, minutes from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Listing reviewed
- Venue
- Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center · from I-65 take exit 131B to Phillips Ln
- Veterinarian (24/7)
- Metropolitan Veterinary Emergency Service, 11800 Capital Way, Louisville, KY 40299 · (502) 266-7007
Hotel room-block details were not published in the premium list — book directly with the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport. Pending
Sources
- Official2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, judges, fees, schedule (Foy Trent Dog Shows)
- Official2026 Silverwood LVII premium (PDF) — Saturday competition details
- Official2026 judging program (PDF) — national specialty week (Foy Trent Dog Shows)
- OfficialFoy Trent show inventory — club, dates, city/state; 2026 premium published
- OfficialAKC event records (Approved 2026070710 and related) — club, dates, city/state