National Specialty · Seguin, Texas
October 17, 2026 — the Dogo Argentino Club of America national specialty for Dogo Argentinos in Seguin, Texas
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Documents 📄 2026 Premium List 📋 Judging Program
Three-club Dogo Argentino weekend in Central Texas: the national specialty on Saturday, October 17, 2026, preceded by regional specialties from the Dogo Argentino Club of South Texas and the Central Florida Dogo Argentino Club on Friday, October 16. All three shows are indoors at the Seguin Event Complex (Dance Pavilion), 950 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155, with show hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is offered all weekend.
Registration for all three shows closed September 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central — entries are no longer being accepted. Entry fees are listed below as a benchmark for next year.
📰 Read our guide: Dogo Argentino National Specialty 2026 — what it is, when to go, and why
Listing reviewed — premium list and judging program confirmed.
Region: Central Texas · Entries via: Wags Enterprises (show secretary Jennifer Kurts; entries online at EagerDog, mail entries to Bonnie Wagaman, 12520 Zehner Rd, Athens, AL 35611) · AKC event numbers: 2026697402 (national specialty) · 2026697403 (4–6 Beginner Puppy, Sat) · 2026767902 (S Texas specialty) · 2026767903 (4–6 Beginner Puppy, S Texas) · 2026754902 (Central Florida specialty)
Entries for all three shows closed September 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central. For reference, entries were handled by Wags Enterprises — online at EagerDog.com (10% platform fee, max $10, plus credit card fees) or mailed to Bonnie Wagaman, 12520 Zehner Rd, Athens, AL 35611 (checks payable to Wag's Enterprises).
Day-by-day schedule for the national specialty weekend — judges, entry totals, and what each day holds. All times are Central, from the official 2026 judging program.
01Friday, October 16
Seguin Event Complex (Dance Pavilion), Seguin, TX — indoors
Judges: Tina Starr (Junior Showmanship, 1 Open Junior ages 9–11, 10:00 AM) · Kassi McLaughlin (Puppy Sweepstakes, 10:10 AM) · Ms. Kristin Winter (regular conformation, 10:45 AM — 19 Best Movement)
02Friday, October 16
Seguin Event Complex (Dance Pavilion), Seguin, TX — indoors
Judges: Ms. Anneka M. Dahle (Junior Showmanship, 1 Open Junior, 12:30 PM) · Mr. Uriel Velazquez (Puppy Sweepstakes, 12:45 PM) · Mr. Victor E. Nardelli (regular conformation, 1:15 PM — 15 Best of Breed, 28 Best Head)
03Saturday, October 17
Seguin Event Complex (Dance Pavilion), Seguin, TX — indoors
Judges: Barbara Shaw (Junior Showmanship, 1 Open Junior ages 9–11, 9:00 AM) · Mr. Edgardo Martinez (Puppy Sweepstakes, 9:10 AM) · Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg (regular conformation, 9:45 AM — 16 Best of Breed, 7 Best Field, 33 Best Head)
2026 judging program (PDF): DACA National + Central Florida & South Texas specialties, Oct 16–17 (AKC event plans)
Saturday, October 17 — the national specialty ring schedule, from the official judging program. All times Central; times are estimated from the AKC judging-time calculator.
| Time | Judge | What’s judging |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Barbara Shaw | Junior Showmanship — 1 Open Junior (ages 9–11) |
| 9:10 AM | Mr. Edgardo Martinez | Puppy Sweepstakes — 12 classes (dogs 12–24 mos; bitches 6–24 mos) |
| 9:45 AM | Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg | Regular conformation — dogs (puppy, BBE, American-Bred, Open), Winners Dog; bitches, Winners Bitch; then 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (to follow); 4 Veteran Dogs, 3 Veteran Bitches; 16 Best of Breed (7–9); 3 Stud Dog; 2 Brood Bitch; 7 Best Field (4–3); 33 Best Head (16–17) |
Ring assignments and start times are from the official judging program. We never guess ring times.
One breed, three shows — every judge assignment for Dogo Argentino across the weekend, from the official 2026 premium list and judging program.
Breed (conformation): Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg · Sweepstakes: Mr. Edgardo Martinez · Junior Showmanship: Barbara Shaw · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy: Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg
Breed (conformation): Ms. Kristin Winter · Sweepstakes: Kassi McLaughlin · Junior Showmanship: Tina Starr
Breed (conformation): Mr. Victor E. Nardelli · Sweepstakes: Mr. Uriel Velazquez · Junior Showmanship: Ms. Anneka M. Dahle
All panels are approved per the official 2026 premium list and judging program.
Junior Showmanship is offered all three shows — all classes and Best Junior judged each day. Listing reviewed
Junior Showmanship — Tina Starr judges (1 Open Junior, ages 9–11, 10:00 AM).
Junior Showmanship — Ms. Anneka M. Dahle judges (1 Open Junior, 12:30 PM).
Junior Showmanship — Barbara Shaw judges (1 Open Junior, ages 9–11, 9:00 AM). Reserve Junior wins a tumbler and grooming apron; Best Junior prize per the premium.
Entry fees: $10 for Junior Showmanship only — free when entered as an additional class with a regular entry.
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) — a separate competition for dogs handled by their owners, no professional handlers — is offered at all three shows. The national specialty awards a three-point major to Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch. Listing reviewed
Sweepstakes — Mr. Edgardo Martinez (puppy classes 6–24 mos). The club keeps 35% of sweepstakes fees; the balance pays First 40%, Second 30%, Third 20%, Fourth 10% in each class.
Best Head (33 entered) · Best Field (7 entered, DACA national only) — $10 as an additional entry.
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy — Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg (exhibition only, no championship points; $25).
Sweepstakes — Kassi McLaughlin (puppy classes 6–24 mos).
Best Movement (19 entered) — $10 as an additional entry.
Sweepstakes — Mr. Uriel Velazquez (puppy classes 6–24 mos).
Best Head (28 entered) — $10 as an additional entry.
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy — per the premium (exhibition only; $25).
The specialty spotlight for this weekend — all Dogo Argentino, all weekend. Listing reviewed
Saturday, October 17 · Dogo Argentino (Working Group) · 107 total entries · breed judging by Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg · AKC event 2026697402 · National Owner-Handled Series offered · points for reserve awarded (3-point major to Reserve Winners).
Friday, October 16 · Dogo Argentino (Working Group) · 81 total entries · breed judging by Mr. Victor E. Nardelli · AKC event 2026767902 (4–6 Beginner Puppy: 2026767903) · National Owner-Handled Series offered.
Friday, October 16 · Dogo Argentino (Working Group) · 64 total entries · breed judging by Ms. Kristin Winter · AKC event 2026754902 · National Owner-Handled Series offered.
Everything for the trip to Seguin, Texas — from the official 2026 premium list and the host club. Listing reviewed
Seguin Event Complex (Dance Pavilion), 950 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155. All judging is indoors; show hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. All dogs on the Seguin fairgrounds and expo property must have proof of current rabies vaccination — the fairgrounds will ask for it, and dogs without it will be asked to leave.
From the east: I-10 to Exit 612 (US 90W), right to ALT 90W, left on TX 123 Business (S Austin St). From the west: I-10 to Exit 570 (I-35N), Exit 162 (410S) to I-10E/TX-130, Exit 603 (US 90/ALT 90); right on S Guadalupe St, right on Nelda St to the fairgrounds. From the south: I-37N to Exit 69 (SH-72E), left to Sunset Strip, right to SH-123, left on S Guadalupe St, left on Nelda. From the north: I-35S to Exit 204 (Seguin), SH-82 Loop W, left on S Guadalupe St, right on N Austin St to the fairgrounds.
Hampton Inn, 1130 Larkin Ave, Seguin, TX 78115 — host room block (rates were available through September 19, 2026; book directly at current rates if still available). La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1501 Hwy 45 North, Seguin, TX 78115.
RV parking: RV sites with hookups at the Seguin Events Complex — reserve through the club's RV reservation form (emailed/mailed to the Events Complex Coordinator at the Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155) or book via seguintexas.gov.
Veterinarian (on call): Pets Choice Animal Hospital, 4393 North State Hwy 46, Seguin (7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM; 830-303-9613 — call before going); after-hours backup: I-35 Market Place Animal Hospital, 651 N Business I-35 #1310, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (7 AM–11 PM; 830-290-6600).
Photography: Kurts LaHaye Photography (454 Cockerham Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726); ringside photographer Fermin Carrasco.
The national specialty runs Saturday, October 17, 2026 — results have not been published yet. Pending
Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Select, Award of Merit, Best Head, Best Field, Best Junior, and sweepstakes winners will be listed here once results are published. Check back after the weekend — and see the national specialty article for the full weekend story.
Panels extracted from the official 2026 judging program and cross-checked against the premium list, October 15, 2026. Breed-judge assignments: Mr. Marcos De Wiltberg (national breed), Ms. Kristin Winter (Central Florida breed), Mr. Victor E. Nardelli (South Texas breed); sweepstakes: Mr. Edgardo Martinez, Kassi McLaughlin, Mr. Uriel Velazquez; Junior Showmanship: Barbara Shaw, Tina Starr, Ms. Anneka M. Dahle.
