AKC Conformation · Perris, California
Kennel Club of Riverside
October 24–25, 2026 — two all-breed days at Lake Perris, opening with Friday's specialty and group-show pre-events
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Weekend at a glance
The Kennel Club of Riverside hosts two all-breed shows October 24–25, 2026, at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Perris, California. Friday, October 23 brings same-grounds pre-events: Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd specialties, Tri-Valley Working Dog Club group shows, and rally.
- Dates
- October 24–25, 2026
- Venue
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area
- Host club
- Kennel Club of Riverside
- Format
- All-Breed + NOHS, BPUP, FSS/Open
- Entries
- Closing noon PDT, October 7, 2026
More about this show
Listing reviewed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- All-breed days; pre-events Friday, October 23
- Venue
- 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
- Format
- Rat Terrier designated specialty Saturday
- Entries
- First entry $39 / additional $29
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Jack Bradshaw
- Fees
- First entry $39; additional entries $29; Bred-by Adult $39; Puppy/Bred-by Puppy $29; Junior Showmanship free; Rat Terrier sweeps $20; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy $17; FSS/Open $29
The days
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 — pre-events | Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd specialties (first event 2026750303; Junior Showmanship offered at both — first specialty Clarissa Shank, second specialty Betsy Humer, per the 2026 premium) · Tri-Valley Working Dog Club group shows (2026610305, 2026610306) and rally (2026610307, 2026610308) — denim / blue-collar working-dogs theme with free newcomer tours |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Kennel Club of Riverside — All-Breed + rally (2026026101), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (2026026102), FSS/Open (2026026106) · Rat Terrier Club of America designated specialty with sweeps |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Kennel Club of Riverside — All-Breed (2026026103), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (2026026104), FSS/Open (2026026107) · Rat Terrier supported entry |
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Breed judge finder
Group, Junior Showmanship, and Owner-Handled assignments verified from the 2026 premium list. Breed-level panels will be added from the judging program. Listing reviewed
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Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Listing reviewed
Junior Showmanship
Fri Oct 23 — Tri-Valley Working Dog Club (two shows)
Junior Showmanship — offered at both working-group shows (free entry). Show #1 is judged by Mr. Thomas Schonberger; show #2 by Mr. Jake Lum. Ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Kennel Club of Riverside
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show (free entry), judged by Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum. Ring times are in the judging program.
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.
Sat Oct 24 — Kennel Club of Riverside
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show (free entry), judged by Mrs. Jean Pero. A Pee Wee special attraction runs Saturday for children ages 5–9, judged by Mrs. Jean Pero — free entry, day-of entries accepted; contact Mrs. Gloria Toussaint (951-318-3900, [email protected]) by October 20 to reserve a spot. Ring times are in the judging program.
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy is offered Saturday and Sunday. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three days.
Specialties & supported entries
Specialties and supported entries across the weekend, verified from the 2026 combined premium. Listing reviewed
Fri Oct 23 — pre-event specialties
Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd Club — two specialty shows (#1 and #2). Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills — two Working Group shows: show #1 offers sweepstakes; show #2 offers the AKC National Owner-Handled Series and a Best Bred-By-Exhibitor group. All-Breed Obedience and Rally trials run the same day.
Sat Oct 24 — designated specialty
Southern California Rat Terrier Club — designated specialty with sweepstakes at the KCR all-breed show.
Sat & Sun — supported entries
Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd Club supports the entry Saturday and Sunday. Southern California Rat Terrier Club supports the entry Sunday.
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
The venue
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
Perris, CA
Park hours 6 AM-10 PM daily. Campgrounds on site (standard sites $35/night, RV full hookups $45/night), reservable via ReserveCalifornia.com - per California State Parks.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Riverside Perris — 19310 Harvill Ave, Perris, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hotel XOLA Trademark Collection by Wyndham — 24630 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Mission Inn Hotel & Spa — 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- ONT — Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 35.5 miles / ~33 minutes away.
Getting there
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571.
Parking
Day-use vehicle fee $10 ($20 on summer weekends/holidays; $9 senior) per California State Parks; pay at the kiosk or with the LAZ parking app.
Restaurants
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 120 Ramona Expy, Perris. Store listing confirms dogs are allowed and the location has outdoor seating.
- Breakfast Club of Menifee (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 30076 Haun Rd, Menifee. Breakfast and lunch spot with a pet-friendly shady garden patio (BringFido).
- Panera Bread (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 30318 Haun Rd, Menifee. Six pet-friendly outdoor tables (BringFido); location serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Attractions
- Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum — 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA. Located inside the park.
- Southern California Railway Museum — 2201 S A St, Perris, CA.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
The venue
The shows are held outdoors at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571. Show hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., unbenched. Saturday offers all-breed, rally, NOHS, Beginner Puppy, and FSS/Open; Sunday offers the same except obedience/rally.
Parking & RV
RV parking in Lot 8: $65 per night reserved; $70 cash without a reservation; tag vehicles $10 per night. RV reservations are due October 7.
Worth knowing
Saturday runs a free Pee Wee class (ages 5–9) and CGC testing at 1:30 p.m. ($10). Prizes: Best in Show takes home a folding wagon, Reserve Best in Show a wheeled cooler; group winners get first-aid kits on Saturday and Ryobi fans on Sunday.
Good to know about this show
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Are there special competitions at the Kennel Club of Riverside?
Bred-by-Exhibitor Competition — Friday, October 23, 2026.
Veteran Classes.
Stud Dog / Brood Bitch.
National Owner-Handled Series — SATURDAY.
Are there family dog activities at the Kennel Club of Riverside?
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) — Saturday 1:30 P.M., $10.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Kennel Club of Riverside?
Junior Showmanship is offered (entry $29.00).
Pee Wee Handling is offered (ages 5-9).
Sources
- OfficialJack Bradshaw premium list — Kennel Club of Riverside (PDF)
- SourceAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026)
Results
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Best in Show
GCHG JP N Galaroc’s Living The Dream
Handler: Kimberlie Steele-Lopez
Owner: L Miliotis, P Collins, M Rocca & D Galante
Breeder: J Putnam & S Davidson
BIS judge: Ms. Denise Dean · Entry: 733 dogs
Reserve Best in Show: GCH Cimarosa’s Edge Of Glory — Pomeranian (handler: Curtiss Smith)
Group winners
Sporting 112 entered
Judge: Paula Nykiel
1 GCHB Bristol’s Point Break At Sunset FCAT CGC DJ — Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Brianne Rock
2 GCHG Lomapoint N Skidaddle’s You’re Busted — Spaniel (Cocker) Parti
Handler: Lane Tarantino
3 GCHP Russet Leather Soaring Pegasus Of Tamaron RN SWN SHDN CGC TKN ATT — Vizsla
Handler: Susie Olivera
4 CH Constellation’s No Limit But The Stars — Spaniel (English Cocker) (OH)
Handler: K Bruneau & J Rodriguez
Hound 114 entered
Judge: Bonnie P Threlfall
1 GCH Republik’s Incite To Riot — Norwegian Elkhound (OH)
Handler: M Kenton
2 CH Atarasi Jasiri-Sukari The Blizzard Of Ahhs — Basenji (OH)
Handler: J & K Jones
3 CH Bacchanal’s Creme De Violette SW — Dachshund (Wirehaired)
Handler: Oscar Quiros
4 GCHB Fetch & Smell Antonio Madrigal — Beagle 15 inch
Handler: Christian Rangel
Working 166 entered
Judge: James A Moses
1 GCHG JP N Galaroc’s Living The Dream — Boxer
Handler: Kimberlie Steele-Lopez
2 CH Recurve’s How Serendipitous — Newfoundland
Handler: Holly Leftwich
3 CH Seashells Everybody’s Talkin’ About Me — Portuguese Water Dog (OH)
Handler: P Francis & L Otey
4 CH Landmark Dark Beauty Histyle — Giant Schnauzer
Handler: Susie Olivera
Terrier 37 entered
Judge: Richard V Miller
1 GCHS Brotherhood Of Jacks Yanko A Ne Stanko — Russell Terrier
Handler: Jovana Rangel
2 GCHS Rockledge Mr. Murphy Of Meath — Irish Terrier
Handler: Jorge Olivera
3 CH Carmel Counting Stars — Miniature Schnauzer
Handler: Jorge Olivera
4 GCHS Paradym Double Dare Ya — Norwich Terrier
Handler: Jorge Olivera
Toy 114 entered
Judge: Richard V Miller
1 GCH Cimarosa’s Edge Of Glory — Pomeranian
Handler: Curtiss Smith
2 GCH Waski Grey Poupon — Brussels Griffon (OH)
Handler: V Swarowski DVM
3 GCHB Wynmark Les Bijoux Rock On CGC TKN — Havanese
Handler: David Murray
4 GCHB Joli Just For Kicks At Solaris — Chihuahua (Long Coat) (OH)
Handler: P Magette & L Knop
Non-Sporting 64 entered
Judge: Mr. Daniel J. Smyth
1 GCH Player’s Magical Sunrise CGC TKN — Tibetan Terrier
Handler: David Murray
2 GCHG AVR A Million Dreams Of Goldshield — French Bulldog
Handler: Alberto Montila
3 GCH Hallmark Nspird Eye Candy FDC — Dalmatian (OH)
Handler: C Jordan, W Freshour, J Harrie & D Mullikin
4 Masterpiece Lollipop — Bulldog (OH)
Handler: T Perry
Herding 117 entered
Judge: Edy Dykstra-Blum
1 Gambit’s Comes Like Winter — Collie (Rough) (OH)
Handler: L Davis & B Okeefe
2 Kimpawsible Never Miss A Chance2Dance With Lambluv — Old English Sheepdog (OH)
Handler: K & W Crutchfield
3 CH Flashpoint’s For The Grater Good With Cloudpointe — Norwegian Buhund (OH)
Handler: L Cain Denk DVM, M C Denk & A McLaughlin
4 GCH Wyndstar Some Like It Hawk — Australian Shepherd (OH)
Handler: R & T Akahoshi
Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).