AKC Conformation · Shakopee, Minnesota
Minneapolis Kennel Club 2026
November 21–22, 2026 — two all-breed shows in Shakopee, Minnesota
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Weekend at a glance
The Minneapolis Kennel Club hosts two all-breed AKC conformation shows at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, November 21–22, 2026 — with Collie specialties plus English Cocker Spaniel and Boston Terrier concurrent specialties alongside.
- Dates
- November 21–22, 2026
- Venue
- Canterbury Park
- Host club
- Minneapolis Kennel Club (2 all-breed shows)
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM PST
Registration closed
More about this show
Listing reviewed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Saturday and Sunday
- Venue
- 1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379 - Format
- Two all-breed shows
- Entries
- First entry $35 / additional $25 / puppy & BBE $27 / Junior Showmanship only $10
Collies limited to 100 entries each day
Superintendent: BaRay
Entries are handled by superintendent BaRay. The 2026 premium list is published:
Registration closed
- Superintendent
- BaRay
- Closing
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM PST — via BaRay.
- Entry fees (per the 2026 premium)
- $35 first conformation entry; $27 each additional / Puppy / Bred-By-Exhibitor Listing reviewed
- Format
- Unbenched; indoors — per the 2026 premium Listing reviewed
The days
Two all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday — with Collie, English Cocker Spaniel and Boston Terrier specialties alongside.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | Minneapolis Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Minneapolis Kennel Club — All-Breed |
Judging assignments weren't in the sources we checked. Pending
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Breed judge finder
Breed-by-breed panels for both shows are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, November 21 — Minneapolis Kennel Club (All-Breed)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Linda Clark
- Sporting Group — David B Swartwood
- Hound Group — Bryan Martin
- Working Group — Mrs. Shilon L Bedford
- Terrier Group — Dr. Stephen J Schellenberg (p)
- Toy Group — Mrs. Nancy D Simmons
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
- Herding Group — Mr. Thomas Nesbitt
- Miscellaneous breeds — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
Sunday, November 22 — Minneapolis Kennel Club (All-Breed)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Bryan Martin
- Sporting Group — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
- Hound Group — David B Swartwood
- Working Group — Mr. Robert L Robinson
- Terrier Group — Mr. Thomas Nesbitt
- Toy Group — Mrs. Shilon L Bedford (p)
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Nancy D Simmons
- Herding Group — Mrs. Linda Clark
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mrs. Linda Clark
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) runs on Saturday only. Listing reviewed
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered both days — Saturday and Sunday — per BaRay. Entry fee: $10 for Junior Showmanship only, or $7 as an additional entry. Entries close November 4 at 12:00 PM PST.
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty lineup is the draw: Collie specialties plus English Cocker Spaniel and Boston Terrier concurrent specialties run right alongside the all-breed shows in Shakopee.
Specialty details (judges, classes, ring times) will be added when the premium or judging program publishes.
Plan your visit
The venue
The shows are held at Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road, in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Good to know about this show
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Save to my free accountIs there a veterinarian on call at the Minneapolis Kennel Club?
How do I reserve grooming space at the Minneapolis Kennel Club?
MAIN FLOOR | & RINGSIDE UPSTAIRS | “To those wishing to reserve grooming space, there is a limited number of reserved
Are there special competitions at the Minneapolis Kennel Club?
Veteran Classes.
National Owner-Handled Series — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Minneapolis Kennel Club?
Junior Showmanship is offered.
Sources
- SuperintendentBaRay 2026 event calendar — Minneapolis Kennel Club 2026 (verified September 24, 2026)
- AKCAKC Event Search — Shakopee, MN area, specialty listings (verified September 24, 2026)