Regional Specialty · Frenchtown, New Jersey
October 24–25, 2026 — two days, four indoor shows for Boston Terriers at Horseshoe Bend Park — with a Halloween costume parade
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The Lenape Boston Terrier Club hosts two days and four indoor specialty shows October 24–25, 2026, at the Morton Building in Horseshoe Bend Park, Frenchtown, New Jersey. Each day runs a morning and an afternoon show (100-entry limit per show), with Junior Showmanship both mornings, puppy sweepstakes Saturday afternoon, 4–6 month Beginner Puppy both days, and — it's the weekend before Halloween — a Pee-Wee class and Halloween costume parade Saturday. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs at all four shows, with Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and Best Veteran Bitch honors. Show hours run 8:00 AM until an hour after the second show. Listing reviewed
Saturday (October 24), Show 1 in the morning: Junior Showmanship (James Albrecht, 10:00 AM, 1 entry) then breed judging at 10:15 (27 dogs, Best of Breed 15) — followed by the Pee-Wee class (Larry Terricone) and the Halloween costume parade. Show 2 in the afternoon: puppy sweepstakes (Dominic DiBalsi, 1:30 PM, 5 entries) then regular judging (Mark Kennedy, 2:00 PM, 26 dogs, Best of Breed 16). Sunday (October 25), Show 1 in the morning: juniors (Sue Nelson Smyth, 10:00 AM) then breed at 10:15 (25 dogs, Best of Breed 15). Show 2 in the afternoon: regular judging (Barbara Wood, 1:00 PM, 23 dogs, Best of Breed 14). The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs at all four shows, with Best Bred-By-Exhibitor and Best Veteran Bitch honors. Move-ups are 30 minutes before each event. AKC events #2026252401 through #2026252406.
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. (show secretary Denice Van Driesen)
Two days, four shows — a morning and an afternoon show each day, each with its own judge.
01Saturday, October 24 — AM
Horseshoe Bend Park, Frenchtown, NJ
02Saturday, October 24 — PM
Horseshoe Bend Park, Frenchtown, NJ
03Sunday, October 25 — AM
Horseshoe Bend Park, Frenchtown, NJ
04Sunday, October 25 — PM
Horseshoe Bend Park, Frenchtown, NJ
2026 judging program (PDF): Full program — verified 2026
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The official judging program is out — every ring time here comes from it, not from memory. Listing reviewed
We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program.
The verified judging panel for the 2026 specialty weekend. Listing reviewed
All assignments from the official 2026 judging program (Rau Dog Shows).
Junior Showmanship runs both mornings — free entry — plus Pee-Wee and a Halloween costume parade Saturday. Listing reviewed
Junior Showmanship — James Albrecht judges (10:00 AM, 1 entry). Free entry.
Junior Showmanship — Sue Nelson Smyth judges (10:00 AM). Free entry.
Pee-Wee — Larry Terricone judges, followed by the Halloween costume parade.
Beyond the regular classes: the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is a separate competition for dogs handled by their owners — no professional handlers — run at all four shows. Listing reviewed
All four shows — NOHS Best of Breed at each show.
Honored at the shows.
Honored at the shows.
Saturday afternoon (Dominic DiBalsi, 5 entries, $18).
Both days ($18).
Saturday after Show 1, with the Pee-Wee class.
Silent auction and armband drawing.
Valley Central Vet Referral Emergency Center, 210 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall, PA — 610-435-1553.
Bobby Dreher is the official show photographer.
Self-contained RVs only, no hookups — contact John Van Driesen ([email protected]).
I-78 Exit 15 → Rt 513 South → Hog Hollow Rd / Rt 519 → Fairview Rd → Horseshoe Bend Rd.
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Veteran Classes.
Stud Dog / Brood Bitch.
National Owner-Handled Series.
Junior Showmanship is offered.
Pee Wee Handling is offered.
