Giant Schnauzer Club of America National Specialty 2026

The Giant Schnauzer Club of America hosts its 2026 National Specialty October 14–17, 2026, at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. Four days indoors at Purina’s event center: the Western Regional, Midwest Regional I, the national on Saturday, and the breeder’s sweepstakes on Wednesday — with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series at every show and the Invitational Gala on Thursday night.

Dedicated to longtime member and friend Enid Lagree, and her legacy of protecting and preserving the Giant Schnauzer breed.

Enter the national

Superintendent

Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. — show secretary Nancy Elks

Closing

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 noon Central

Conformation first entry

$38.00

Conformation additional entry

$30.00

Puppy classes

$34.00

Sweepstakes (regular class entry required)

$30.00

Breeder’s sweepstakes (regular class entry not required)

$30.00

Veterans sweepstakes (regular class entry not required)

$30.00

Stud Dog / Brood Bitch / Brace (Saturday only)

$30.00

Junior Showmanship

Free

Four days indoors at Purina Farms: the breeder’s sweepstakes opens the week, then two regionals and the national.

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is offered at all four shows. Show hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM each day (Wednesday runs to 8:00 PM). Verified 2026

Your show-day schedule, saved by date.

The verified judging slate for the 2026 national specialty week. Verified 2026

Wednesday, Oct 14 — Breeder’s Sweepstakes

Mr Steve Fox

Thursday, Oct 15 — Western Regional, Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship

Ms Sandy Weaver

Friday, Oct 16 — Midwest Regional I, Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

Mrs Dayl A Phillip

Friday, Oct 16 — Midwest Regional I, Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship

Mr William (Bill) P Shelton

Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

D Lance Carter

Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Regular & Non-Regular Classes

Miss Janine Starink (provisional)

Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Junior Showmanship

Mrs Dayl A Phillip (provisional)

Judges announced by the Giant Schnauzer Club of America for the 2026 national specialty week.

Junior Showmanship runs at three of the four shows, with a dedicated judge each day — and it’s free to enter. Verified 2026

Thursday, October 15 (Western Regional)

Junior Showmanship — Ms Sandy Weaver

Friday, October 16 (Midwest Regional I)

Junior Showmanship — Mr William (Bill) P Shelton

Saturday, October 17 (National)

Junior Showmanship — Mrs Dayl A Phillip (provisional)

The specialty spotlight for this event.

Event

Giant Schnauzer Club of America National Specialty 2026

Breed

Giant Schnauzer (Working Group)

Type

National specialty plus two regionals

Host club

Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc.

Dates

October 14–17, 2026 — Gray Summit, Missouri

Wednesday, October 14

Breeder’s Sweepstakes — Mr Steve Fox

Thursday, October 15

Western Regional — Ms Sandy Weaver

Friday, October 16

Midwest Regional I — Mr William (Bill) P Shelton (sweepstakes: Mrs Dayl A Phillip)

Saturday, October 17

National — Miss Janine Starink (sweepstakes: D Lance Carter)

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Offered at all four shows

Giant Invitational Gala

Thursday, October 15, 6:30–9:00 PM — Wildwood Hotel ballroom; tickets $50; judged by a 3-person panel (breeder, handler, AKC judge)

The venue

Purina Farms, 300 Checkerboard Dr & Highway MM, Gray Summit, MO 63039. All four shows are held indoors at the Purina event center. Show hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM each day (Wednesday to 8:00 PM).

Host hotel

The host hotel is The Wildwood Hotel, 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 — (636) 733-9100, about 15 miles from the show site.

Group rates

Two queen beds: $99.00/night Sun–Thu, $159.00/night Fri–Sat · King bed: $105.00/night Sun–Thu, $165.00/night Fri–Sat (mention Giant Schnauzer Club of America; special rates through September 14, 2026)

Pet policy

One-time pet fee $30.00 for 1–2 dogs, $60.00 for 3–4 dogs · maximum 4 dogs per room · pets not allowed in food/beverage areas, the pool, or the fitness center

Included

Breakfast, pool, free parking, and Wi-Fi

Official documents for the national specialty week. Verified 2026

• 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026

Entries close Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central, with show secretary Nancy Elks (Jack Onofrio Dog Shows).

• Official2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, judges, fees
• OfficialJack Onofrio Dog Shows show inventory — club, dates, city/state (onofrio.com)
• OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check