AKC Conformation · Doswell, Virginia
Doswell Cluster
October 23–25, 2026 · AKC conformation in Doswell, Virginia
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Documents Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia (Oct 24–25) Potomac Hound Club, two shows (Oct 23) Virginia Terrier Club, two shows (Oct 23) 2026 judging program (PDF) — Potomac Hound Club, Show #1, Fri Oct 23 2026 judging program (PDF) — Potomac Hound Club, Show #2, Fri Oct 23 2026 judging program (PDF) — Virginia Terrier Club, Show #1, Fri Oct 23 2026 judging program (PDF) — Virginia Terrier Club, Show #2, Fri Oct 23 2026 judging program (PDF) — Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia, Sat Oct 24 2026 judging program (PDF) — Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia, Sun Oct 25 Judging programs via MB-F/InfoDog
Weekend at a glance
Doswell Cluster brings 6 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Doswell, Virginia, October 23–25, 2026, hosted by Virginia Terrier Club, Potomac Hound Club, Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia. This is an early guide — only the basics so far.
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 3 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation) · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Registration closed
More about this show
Guide in progress — verified basics only. All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club checked against AKC event records
Superintendent: MB-F Inc. · 336.379.9352 · [email protected]
Registration closed
- Oct 23 (AKC #2026513401, 2026513402, 2026550601, 2026550602)
- Registration closed
- Oct 24, Oct 25 (AKC #2026604301, 2026604302)
- Registration closed
The days
The schedule below, as listed by AKC. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC lists it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 23 | Potomac Hound Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026513401 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Potomac Hound Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026513402 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Virginia Terrier Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026550602 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Virginia Terrier Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026550601 |
| Sat Oct 24 | Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026604301 |
| Sun Oct 25 | Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026604302 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
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We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program. Verification pending
All six judging programs (Potomac Hound x2, Virginia Terrier x2, Middle Peninsula KC x2) are published.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 Middle Peninsula Kennel Club premium list. Verification pending
* = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — Middle Peninsula Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Sporting Group — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.
- Hound Group — Mr. Lou M. Guerrero
- Working Group — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.*
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Connie H. Clark
- Toy Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Herding Group — Mrs. Pierrette McLean
Sunday, October 25 — Middle Peninsula Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jamie Hubbard
- Hound Group — Mr. Edmund Dziuk
- Working Group — Mrs. Pierrette McLean
- Terrier Group — Mr. William F. Potter, II
- Toy Group — Mrs. Connie H. Clark
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Herding Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
*Provisional/permit judge. No classes are offered for Irish Setters or Shetland Sheepdogs either day, per the premium. Breed-panel judge abbreviations were expanded to full names from the premium’s judge roster. Verification pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verification pending
Sat Oct 24 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026604301). Judge: Mr. Edmund Dziuk (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026604302). Judge: Mrs. Connie H. Clark (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Friday’s four limited-breed shows (Potomac Hound Club and Virginia Terrier Club) do not list Junior Showmanship in AKC records. Entry fees (2026 premium): $39 first entry of each dog ($30 veteran classes), $30 each additional entry, $29 Junior Showmanship, $29 sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes. Verification pending
Specialties & supported entries
Designated specialties and supported entries, verified from the 2026 Middle Peninsula premium. Verification pending
Sat Oct 24 — designated specialties
- Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Potomac Basset Hound Club, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Central Virginia Collie Club
Sat Oct 24 — supported entries
- National Capital Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
- Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Lower James River Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
- Richmond Afghan Hound Club
- American Foxhound Club, Inc.
- Old Dominion Pug Club, Inc.
Sun Oct 25 — designated specialty
- Central Virginia Collie Club
Sun Oct 25 — supported entries
- Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Lower James River Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
- Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc.
- Richmond Afghan Hound Club
- American Foxhound Club, Inc.
- Potomac Basset Hound Club, Inc.
- Old Dominion Pug Club, Inc.
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
Open in Google Maps · Official grounds and directions map (PDF)
The venue
Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047
Doswell, VA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Tru by Hilton Ashland — Mention discount code MEP when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Fairfield Inn Suites / Marriott — Mention discount code MMW4 when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Avid Hotel Richmond / North Ashland — Mention discount code ILRZN when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Doswell — Mention discount code MEP when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Best Western Doswell Hotel — 16220 International St, Doswell. Call for current pet policy and fees. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Red Roof Inn Doswell–Kings Dominion — 16116 Theme Park Way, Doswell. Call for current pet policy and fees. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Garner Hotel Doswell Southeast — 16280 International St, Doswell, VA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- RIC — Richmond International Airport (RIC), about a 35-minute drive away.
Restaurants
- Eat 33 (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 6901 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico. Classic diner serving breakfast and lunch, open 7am-2pm daily.
- Iron Horse Restaurant (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 100 S Railroad Ave, Ashland. Modern Southern restaurant with covered patio.
- Jukebox Diner (Lunch, Dinner) — 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell.
- Jungle Market Eatery (Lunch, Dinner) — 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell.
- Waffle House (Breakfast, Lunch) — 24148 Welcome Way Dr, Ruther Glen.
RV parks
- Meadow Event Park RV Camping (full hookups; overnight stays) — Doswell, VA. Overnight stays available during eligible event/public-camping dates; full hookups at some sites; water unavailable November-March.
Attractions
- Kings Dominion — 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047. Major amusement park in Doswell with world-class roller coasters.
- North Anna Battlefield Park — 11576 Verdon Rd, Doswell. Civil War battlefield park preserving historic earthworks, with marked trails.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only the basics so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to [email protected] and we'll work it into the guide.
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Potomac Hound Club, AKC event #2026513401 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Potomac Hound Club, AKC event #2026513402 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Virginia Terrier Club, AKC event #2026550602 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Virginia Terrier Club, AKC event #2026550601 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia, AKC event #2026604301 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia, AKC event #2026604302 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Potomac Hound Club, Show #1, Fri Oct 23, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/1907/jpg1907.pdf), cover-verified October 21, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Potomac Hound Club, Show #2, Fri Oct 23, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/2028/jpg2028.pdf), cover-verified October 21, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Virginia Terrier Club, Show #1, Fri Oct 23, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/3013/jpg3013.pdf), cover-verified October 21, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Virginia Terrier Club, Show #2, Fri Oct 23, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/1931/jpg1931.pdf), cover-verified October 21, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia, Sat Oct 24, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/2018/jpg2018.pdf), cover-verified October 14, 2026.
- MB-F/InfoDog judging program — Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia, Sun Oct 25, 2026 (https://pdf.infodog.com/jps/2019/jpg2019.pdf), cover-verified October 14, 2026.