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
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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
- Venue
- World Equestrian Center
- Host club
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
- Format
- National specialty
- Entries
- Registration closed
More about this show
The 2026 premium list has been verified as the current edition; entry details and fee schedules are confirmed from it. Listing reviewed · Listing reviewed Approved Premium published Registration closed · Dates, venue, judges, fees & closing verified from the premium · Online entries at executivedogshows.com
- Dates
- National specialty week; Conformation – Class Dogs Wed–Fri Oct 7–9
- Venue
- 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482
- Format
- Portuguese Water Dog (Working Group)
- Entries
- Closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern
Superintendent: Executive Dog Shows, LLC
Enter the show
- 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 days
National specialty week October 2–9, 2026. Listing reviewed
| 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 |
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Judging program not yet published
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Breed Judge Finder
The 2026 premium list is published and verified as the current edition. Listing reviewed
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
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