Regional Specialty · Exton, Pennsylvania
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Delaware Valley Regional Specialty 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026 — two back-to-back specialty shows for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Exton, Pennsylvania
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Weekend at a glance
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Delaware Valley, Inc. hosts two back-to-back specialty shows on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Dog Training Club of Chester County in Exton, Pennsylvania — unbenched indoors, each show limited to 100 entries. Both shows offer Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes and the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy attraction; Junior Showmanship is offered in Show #1; NOHS is offered in both shows. The show is dedicated to Dorothy Heffner (Starborn Cavaliers).
- Dates
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Venue
- Dog Training Club of Chester County
- Host club
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Delaware Valley, Inc.
- Format
- Regional specialty
- Entries
- Show #1: 37 dogs, 46 entries · Show #2: 35 dogs, 42 entries
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration closed · Dates, venue, fees & closing verified via Rau · P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610 · (610) 376-1880 · Show #2 #2026610101 · 4–6 Month Puppy #2026610104 / #2026610102
- Dates
- Two back-to-back shows, one day
- Venue
- 880 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341
Show hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · unbenched indoors - Format
- Two back-to-back shows · Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship (Show #1), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS
- Entries
- Closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon EST (or when the 100-entry limit per show was reached)
Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. · AKC events: Show #1 #2026610103
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. — entries via Rau's online entry system
- Closing
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 noon EST
- Conformation first entry
- $35.00
- Conformation additional entry
- $30.00
- Puppy classes
- $28.00
- Bred-By-Exhibitor
- $25.00
- Stud dog / brood bitch
- $25.00
- Veteran
- $25.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $20.00 ($15.00 as an additional class)
- 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy
- $25.00
- Sweepstakes
- $25.00 ($15.00 as an additional entry)
The days
One day, two back-to-back specialty shows.
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | Show #1 — sweepstakes 9:30 AM, breed 10:00 AM (Frost); 37 dogs, 46 entries — conformation, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS · Show #2 — sweepstakes 1:00 PM, breed 1:30 PM (Maret); 35 dogs, 42 entries — conformation, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS |
Lunch available for purchase; raffle baskets on site. Each show is limited to 100 entries. Listing reviewed
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Breed Judge Finder
The verified judging slate for the 2026 regional specialty. Listing reviewed
Show #1 — breed, 4–6 Month Puppy, NOHSBest in Show & group judges
- Mr. Nicolas Frost
Show #1 — sweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Mrs. Claudia Jones
Show #1 — Junior ShowmanshipBest in Show & group judges
- Mr. Nicolas Frost
Show #2 — breed, 4–6 Month Puppy, NOHSBest in Show & group judges
- Dr. Jason Maret
Show #2 — sweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Ms. Kaye Ames
Judges as listed in the 2026 premium. The show chairperson will not exhibit at this show. Listing reviewed
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered in Show #1. Listing reviewed
- Show #1 Junior Showmanship
- Mr. Nicolas Frost
- Entry fee
- $20.00 ($15.00 as an additional class)
Junior Showmanship is offered in Show #1 only; it is not listed for Show #2.
Specialties & supported entries
Two back-to-back specialty shows, one day. Listing reviewed
- Show #1 (AKC #2026610103)
- Conformation: Mr. Nicolas Frost · Sweepstakes: Mrs. Claudia Jones · Juniors: Mr. Nicolas Frost · 4–6 Puppy: Mr. Nicolas Frost · NOHS
- Show #2 (AKC #2026610101)
- Conformation: Dr. Jason Maret · Sweepstakes: Ms. Kaye Ames · 4–6 Puppy: Dr. Jason Maret · NOHS
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Toy Group). Points for Reserve in both shows. Listing reviewed
Plan your visit
Hotels
- Hampton Inn Exton (host hotel)
- 4 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341 · (610) 363-5555 · no pet fee
- Sheraton Great Valley
- 707 E. Lancaster Avenue, Frazer, PA 19355 · (610) 524-5500 · no pet fee
- Comfort Suites Exton
- 700 W. Uwchlan Avenue, Exton, PA 19341 · $75.00 pet fee (limit 2 per room)
Getting there
The Dog Training Club of Chester County is at 880 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, in the Whiteland Business Park on Route 30 between Ship Road and the Route 202 / Route 30 Bypass (Frazer/Exton interchange). Turn into the business park at the traffic light onto Springdale Drive — the first building on the left, entrance facing Springdale Drive under the black awning. Parking is available in the lot across from the front entrance.
Confirm pet policies
Hotel pet policies change — confirm the current policy and any pet fee directly with the hotel when booking.
Sources
- OfficialRau Dog Shows 2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, entry fees, judges, closing September 16, 2026 noon EST
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check