AKC Conformation · Tucson, Arizona
Coyote Classic 2026
November 12–16, 2026 — five days of AKC shows at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona
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Documents 📄 Premium List 📋 Judging Program — Fri–Sat Nov 13–14, Tucson KC 📋 Judging Program — Sun Nov 15, Greater Sierra Vista KC 📋 Judging Program — Mon Nov 16, Greater Sierra Vista KC
Weekend at a glance
The Coyote Classic stretches to five days this year. Thursday opens with back-to-back specialty pairs — the Irish Setter Club of Greater Tucson and the Tucson Doberman Pinscher Club each hold two shows — and then the all-breeds begin: the Tucson Kennel Club hosts Friday and Saturday, handing the weekend over to the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club for Sunday and Monday. Specialties from the Great Dane, Miniature Pinscher, American Eskimo Dog, and Schipperke clubs fill the weekend.
- Dates
- November 12–16, 2026
- Venue
- Pima County Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Tucson Kennel Club (Fri–Sat) · Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club (Sun–Mon)
- Format
- All-Breed + Specialties
- Benched
- Unbenched — indoors and outdoors
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT
More about this show
Listing reviewed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Monday
- Venue
- Tucson, AZ
- Format
- Four all-breed shows plus specialty shows Thursday through Sunday
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows
Entries are handled by superintendent Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows. First entry $37, each additional entry $27, Junior Showmanship free — from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
Registration closed
- Superintendent
- Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT. First entry $37; each additional entry $27; puppy classes $27; Junior Showmanship free; 4–6 month Beginner Puppy $17. Listing reviewed
The days
Five days: a specialty-only Thursday, then four all-breed shows with weekend specialties, hosted by two clubs.
| Day | Show | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Irish Setter Club of Greater Tucson — Specialty ×2; Tucson Doberman Pinscher Club — Specialty ×2 | 2026032701, 2026032702; 2026086501, 2026086503 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Tucson Kennel Club — All-Breed; Great Dane Club of Arizona — Specialty | 2026032201; 2026020507 |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Tucson Kennel Club — All-Breed; Great Dane Club of Arizona — Specialty (concurrent); Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Tucson — Specialty; American Eskimo Dog Club of America — Specialty ×2; Schipperke Club of Central Arizona — Specialty | 2026032208; 2026020508; 2026032601; 2026304746, 2026304747; 2026254501 |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club — All-Breed; Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Tucson — Specialty; American Eskimo Dog Club of America — Specialty ×2; Schipperke Club of Central Arizona — Specialty | 2026221105; 2026032602; 2026304748, 2026304749; 2026254502 |
| Mon, Nov 16 | Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club — All-Breed | 2026221106 |
Judging panels for all four all-breed shows are in the breed judge finder above, from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
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Judging programs published — Fri–Mon
Jack Bradshaw has published judging programs for all five days: Friday–Saturday, Nov 13–14 (Tucson Kennel Club) and Sunday–Monday, Nov 15–16 (Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club) — breed counts and judging schedule pages linked above. Note: Bradshaw’s pages themselves say ring numbers and times will be posted as soon as possible, so ring times are not yet in those programs.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it at the four all-breed shows (Friday–Monday). Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Friday, Nov 13 — Tucson Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
- Sporting Group — Ms. Debra Thornton
- Hound Group — Mr. Garry K. Newton
- Working Group — Mrs. Eva E. Berg
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson
- Toy Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Herding Group — Mr. Robert L. Robinson
Saturday, Nov 14 — Tucson Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson
- Sporting Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Hound Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Working Group — Mr. James A. Moses
- Terrier Group — Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
- Toy Group — Mr. John C. Ramirez
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Debra Thornton
- Herding Group — Mr. Garry K. Newton
Sunday, Nov 15 — Greater Sierra Vista Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Sporting Group — Mr. Robert L. Robinson
- Hound Group — Mrs. Eva E. Berg
- Working Group — Ms. Debra Thornton
- Terrier Group — Mr. John C. Ramirez
- Toy Group — Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson
- Herding Group — Mr. James A. Moses
Monday, Nov 16 — Greater Sierra Vista Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Robert L. Robinson
- Sporting Group — Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
- Hound Group — Ms. Debra Thornton
- Working Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Toy Group — Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. James A. Moses
- Herding Group — Mrs. Eva E. Berg
Panels from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
Juniors
Pee Wee is offered on Saturday, November 14, 2026 — "Pee Wee Competition Saturday," per the host club's site (coyoteclassic.org, 2026 edition). Junior Showmanship is offered at the all-breed shows and entry is free, per the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
Specialties & supported entries
Thursday is an all-specialty day: two double-header specialty pairs open the cluster before the first all-breed show on Friday. The weekend adds four more breeds to the mix.
Thursday, November 12
- Irish Setter Club of Greater Tucson — two specialty shows (#2026032701, #2026032702)
- Tucson Doberman Pinscher Club — two specialty shows (#2026086501, #2026086503)
The weekend slate
- Great Dane Club of Arizona — Friday (#2026020507) and Saturday (#2026020508, concurrent)
- Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Tucson — Saturday (#2026032601) and Sunday (#2026032602)
- American Eskimo Dog Club of America — two Saturday shows (#2026304746, #2026304747) and two Sunday shows (#2026304748, #2026304749)
- Schipperke Club of Central Arizona — Saturday (#2026254501) and Sunday (#2026254502)
Plan your visit
The venue
All of the Coyote Classic's shows are held at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona.
Good to know about this show
Practical details from the premium list — photographers, health clinics, parking, and more.
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Save to my free accountAre there special competitions at the Coyote Classic?
Veteran Classes.
Stud Dog / Brood Bitch.
National Owner-Handled Series — Thursday - Monday.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Coyote Classic?
Junior Showmanship is offered (entry $27.00).
Pee Wee Handling is offered.
Sources
- SuperintendentJack Bradshaw Dog Shows premium lists — Coyote Classic 2026 (verified September 24, 2026)
- AKC Event SearchAKC event records and event numbers for all cluster shows (verified September 24, 2026)
- 2025 premium — 2026 now published (historical): Coyote Classic (Tucson Kennel Club & Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club) at Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ