National Specialty · Lisle, Illinois
Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
October 15–18, 2026 — four days of Mini Bull Terriers: two parent specialties plus the national, sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Pee Wee, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, a performance carnival, and the Diamond Jubilee anniversary week
Weekend at a glance
The Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America hosts its 2026 National Specialty October 15–18, 2026, at the Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel in Lisle, Illinois. Four days pair two parent specialties with the national specialty, plus puppy & veteran sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Pee Wee, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy — all during the club's 60th anniversary Diamond Jubilee week.
Dates
October 15–18, 2026
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Host club
Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America, Inc.
AKC parent club for the Miniature Bull Terrier
Event service
Dog Show In A Box
Show secretary: Alison Ibbitson · 314-602-0575
Entries
Registration closed
Closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central
Format
National specialty
Miniature Bull Terrier (Terrier Group); two parent specialties, Pee Wee, sweeps, Juniors, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy
Premium list
2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Enter the national
- Event service
- Dog Show In A Box — entries online at www.dogshowinabox.coffeecup.com or by mail
- Closing
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Central
- Parent Specialty 1 — Thursday (first entry)
- $37.00
- Parent Specialty 1 — additional entry
- $37.00
- Parent Specialty 1 — puppy
- $27.00
- Parent Specialty 1 — veteran
- $22.00
- Parent Specialty 2 — Friday (first entry)
- $37.00
- Parent Specialty 2 — additional entry
- $37.00
- Parent Specialty 2 — puppy
- $27.00
- Parent Specialty 2 — veteran
- $22.00
- National specialty — Sunday (first entry)
- $42.00
- National specialty — additional entry
- $37.00
- National specialty — puppy
- $32.00
- National specialty — veteran
- $22.00
- Sweepstakes — puppy
- $22.00 (must be entered in a regular class)
- Sweepstakes — veteran
- $22.00
- Stud Dog / Brood Bitch
- $37.00 as first entry · $17.00 as additional entry
- Generations
- $22.00
- Junior Showmanship
- Free with a regular class · $10.00 as the only class
- 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy
- $17.00
The days
Four days built around the breed: two parent specialties, Pee Wee and social events, then the national specialty on Sunday. Verified 2026
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 14 | Welcome party — the club's 60th Diamond Jubilee celebration; light dinner and cash bar |
| Thursday, October 15 | Parent Specialty 1 (Mrs. Gayle Denman) · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy · MBTCA Carnival — performance "try-it" events (tricks, intro to rats, scent work), demos, costume contest, and the Stud Dog Social |
| Friday, October 16 | Parent Specialty 2 (Mrs. Maureen Hughes) · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy · Awards Gala — the night the club honors its top performance and conformation achievements |
| Saturday, October 17 | Pee Wee — entries taken day of show · Banquet and art auction in the evening |
| Sunday, October 18 | National Specialty (Mrs. Ann Radford) · Puppy & veteran sweepstakes (Mrs. Grace Thomas) · Junior Showmanship (Ms. Mary Remer) |
All judging is indoors; show hours 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Verified 2026
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The verified judging slate for the 2026 national specialty weekend. Verified 2026
- Parent Specialty 1 — Thursday (with 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy)
- Mrs. Gayle Denman (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Parent Specialty 2 — Friday (with 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy)
- Mrs. Maureen Hughes (Cardiff, UK)
- National specialty — Sunday
- Mrs. Ann Radford (Lindsay, Ontario, Canada)
- Puppy & veteran sweepstakes
- Mrs. Grace Thomas (Napa, CA)
- Junior Showmanship
- Ms. Mary Remer
Judges announced by the Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America for the 2026 national specialty weekend.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship runs on national specialty day, and Pee Wee is offered on Saturday. Verified 2026
- Junior Showmanship — national specialty
- Ms. Mary Remer · Sunday, October 18 · free with a regular-class entry ($10.00 as the only class)
- Pee Wee
- Saturday, October 17 — entries taken day of show. Judge not listed in the premium. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty spotlight for this event.
- Event
- Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
- Breed
- Miniature Bull Terrier (Terrier Group)
- Type
- National specialty
- Host club
- Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America
- Dates
- October 15–18, 2026 — Lisle, Illinois
- Parent Specialty 1
- Thursday, October 15 — Mrs. Gayle Denman
- Parent Specialty 2
- Friday, October 16 — Mrs. Maureen Hughes
- National specialty
- Sunday, October 18 — Mrs. Ann Radford · Sweepstakes: Mrs. Grace Thomas · Juniors: Ms. Mary Remer
Plan your visit
Host hotel
The show's host hotel is the Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532 — $137 per night. Dog fees: $50 for the stay with 1–2 dogs, $75 with 3–4 dogs. The club asks everyone to be respectful guests and keep dogs clean; any hotel used by exhibitors counts as show grounds.
RV parking
Complimentary RV parking in a designated area — space for up to 10 RVs, no electric or sewer, and you must have a room at the hotel. Contact Linda Duncan at [email protected] for a reservation.
Grooming
No reserved grooming this year — setup is free on a first-come basis. The club asks everyone to keep their space clean: pick up hair and loose chalk and be courteous to fellow exhibitors.
Documents
Official documents for the national specialty weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Entries closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central — see the premium list for full entry and event details.
Sources
- Official2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, judges, fees
- OfficialDog Show In A Box show inventory — club, dates, city/state