National Specialty · Gray Summit, Missouri
Giant Schnauzer Club of America National Specialty 2026
October 14–17, 2026 — the Giant Schnauzer Club of America national specialty for Giant Schnauzers in Gray Summit, Missouri
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Weekend at a glance
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.
- Dates
- October 14–17, 2026
- Venue
- Purina Farms
- Host club
- Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc.
- Format
- National specialty week
- Entries
- Registration closed September 30, 2026
📰 Read our guide: Giant Schnauzer National Specialty 2026 — what it is, when to go, and why
More about this show
Dedicated to longtime member and friend Enid Lagree, and her legacy of protecting and preserving the Giant Schnauzer breed. · Approved Premium published
- Dates
- Wednesday through Saturday
- Venue
- 300 Checkerboard Dr & Highway MM, Gray Summit, MO 63039
- Format
- National + Western Regional + Midwest Regional I; breeder’s sweepstakes; AKC National Owner-Handled Series at all shows
- Entries
- Closes Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at noon Central
Superintendent: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · Show secretary Nancy Elks — PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- 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
The days
Four days indoors at Purina Farms: the breeder’s sweepstakes opens the week, then two regionals and the national.
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14 | Conformation — Breeder’s Sweepstakes |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Conformation — Western Regional; judges seminar (classroom 12:30–2:00 PM, hands-on 2:00–3:00 PM); Giant Invitational Gala 6:30–9:00 PM at the Wildwood Hotel ballroom (tickets $50) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Conformation — Midwest Regional I |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Conformation — National; Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Brace offered |
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). Listing reviewed
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Breed Judge Finder
The verified judging slate for the 2026 national specialty week. Listing reviewed
Wednesday, Oct 14 — Breeder’s SweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Mr Steve Fox
Thursday, Oct 15 — Western Regional, Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Junior ShowmanshipBest in Show & group judges
- Ms Sandy Weaver
Friday, Oct 16 — Midwest Regional I, Sweepstakes & Veteran SweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- Mrs Dayl A Phillip
Friday, Oct 16 — Midwest Regional I, Regular & Non-Regular Classes, Junior ShowmanshipBest in Show & group judges
- Mr William (Bill) P Shelton
Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Sweepstakes & Veteran SweepstakesBest in Show & group judges
- D Lance Carter
Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Regular & Non-Regular ClassesBest in Show & group judges
- Miss Janine Starink (provisional)
Saturday, Oct 17 — National, Junior ShowmanshipBest in Show & group judges
- Mrs Dayl A Phillip (provisional)
Judges announced by the Giant Schnauzer Club of America for the 2026 national specialty week.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship runs at three of the four shows, with a dedicated judge each day — and it’s free to enter. Listing reviewed
- 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)
Specialties & supported entries
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)
Plan your visit
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
Sources
- 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
- Official2026 judging program (Onofrio, PDF) — cover-verified Oct 11, 2026: Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc., Wed–Sat Oct 14–17, 2026, Purina Farms, Gray Summit MO