National Specialty · Ocala, Florida
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America National Specialty 2026
October 2–9, 2026 — the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America national specialty for Portuguese Water Dogs in Ocala, Florida
Weekend at a glance
The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America hosts its 2026 National Specialty week October 2–9, 2026, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, with Conformation – Class Dogs Wednesday–Friday, October 7–9.
Dates
October 2–9, 2026
National specialty week; Conformation – Class Dogs Wed–Fri Oct 7–9
Venue
World Equestrian Center
1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482
Host club
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Superintendent
Executive Dog Shows, LLC
Online entries at executivedogshows.com
Entries
Registration closed
Closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern
Format
National specialty
Portuguese Water Dog (Working Group)
Premium list
2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Enter the specialty
- Online entries
- executivedogshows.com
- Closing
- Registration closed — Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 noon Eastern
- Entry fees
- Fee schedule confirmed from the premium list
The 2026 premium list has been verified as the current edition; entry details and fee schedules are confirmed from it. Verified 2026
The days
National specialty week October 2–9, 2026. Verified 2026
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 2 – Tuesday, October 6 | National specialty week opens at the World Equestrian Center; schedule of events confirmed from the 2026 premium list |
| Wednesday–Friday, October 7–9 | Conformation – Class Dogs |
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed Judge Finder
The 2026 premium list is published and verified as the current edition. Verified 2026
The judging slate is being confirmed from the 2026 premium list — the panel assignments below will be filled in from the verified premium. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is a first-class feature of every TPA guide. The 2026 premium is published and verified; the junior schedule is being confirmed from the premium. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty spotlight for this event.
- Event
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of America National Specialty 2026
- Breed
- Portuguese Water Dog (Working Group)
- Type
- National specialty
- Host club
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
- Dates
- October 2–9, 2026 — Ocala, Florida
Plan your visit
Venue
- World Equestrian Center
- 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482
Lodging, parking, and grooming details are being confirmed from the 2026 premium list. Pending
Documents
Official documents for the national specialty. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- Official2026 premium list (PDF), via pwdcans.org — dates, venue, superintendent, entries closed September 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check