AKC Conformation · Pueblo, Colorado
Southern Colorado Classic 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four days of shows opening with a Pikes Peak Boxer Club double specialty, plus NOHS, obedience, and rally at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colorado
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Weekend at a glance
Judge changes — November 6–8, 2026
Two judges were deleted from the panel for this weekend. Per the substitute-judge notices in the official judging program, Miss Sandra M Lex is deleted: Mr. Alfred J Ferruggiaro judges her Friday Terrier breeds, the Saturday Sporting breeds named in the notice (Brittanys, Lagotti Romagnoli, Black, ASCOB and English Cockers, and Weimaraners), all her Sunday Non-Sporting breeds, and Best in Show on Sunday; Ms. Emily Fish judges her Friday Toy and Miscellaneous breeds, the balance of her Saturday Sporting breeds, and the Sporting Group on Saturday. Per the superintendent’s judge-change notice, Joyce Love is also deleted: Ms. Fish judges her Friday Boxers and Best in Show on Friday, Mr. Ferruggiaro and Mrs. Cindy Meyer divide her Friday Working breeds, Mr. Jay Richardson judges the balance of her Saturday Terrier breeds, and Ms. Fish judges her full Sunday assignment except Smooth Chihuahuas, Biewer Terriers, and Long Coat Chihuahuas, which go to Mr. Ferruggiaro. Group judging on Saturday and Sunday starts 30 minutes later than published (NOHS groups 1:15 p.m., regular groups 1:45 p.m.). Breed, group, and Best in Show assignments below reflect the substitutions. Sources: 2026 judging program (PDF) and judge-change notice (PDF).
The Southern Colorado Classic runs four days, November 5–8, 2026, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Boxer Club opens Thursday with two Boxer specialties; the Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. then hosts three all-breed days — Friday through Sunday — with Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, and Beginner Puppy each day, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all three all-breed days.
- Dates
- November 5–8, 2026
- Venue
- Colorado State Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.
- Format
- Specialties + All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration closed (closed October 21, 2026)
Registration closed
More about this show
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- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Host club
- All-breed shows, Friday–Sunday
- Format
- Boxer specialties Thursday; all-breed + Junior Showmanship + obedience + rally + Beginner Puppy Friday–Sunday; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all three all-breed days
- Entries
- Opened September 19, 2026 · closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Central
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows · (573) 687-2101
Registration closed
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Conformation first entry
- $31.00
- Conformation additional entry
- $26.00
- Puppy
- $25.00
- Bred-By
- $25.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $14.00 (free as an additional entry)
- Beginner Puppy
- $15.00
- Obedience / Rally
- $31.00 first / $26.00 additional; RAE $57.00; RACH $83.00
- Rally limit
- Capped at 125 entries per trial
The days
Thursday belongs to the Boxers. Friday through Sunday bring three all-breed days, each with Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Pikes Peak Boxer Club — two Boxer specialties (AKC #2026419001, #2026419002) |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS; Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667936) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS; Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667938); Veterans Day recognition ceremony |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS |
Saturday highlights: a Best Veteran special attraction and PeeWee, plus a Veterans Day recognition ceremony with the Pueblo Ritual Team presenting the Colors on November 7.
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
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Judging program published
Foy Trent Dog Shows has published the official 2026 judging program for all three all-breed days — Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8 — plus a separate Leonberger Club of America program for the Friday–Saturday concurrent specialties. Ring times are in the programs linked above.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it Friday through Sunday. Panels follow the official 2026 judging program as corrected by the superintendent’s substitute-judge notices — Miss Sandra M Lex and Joyce Love are deleted from the panel; assignments below reflect the replacements. Listing reviewed
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — judging program, as corrected
Friday, 2026-11-06 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Friday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Ms. Emily Fish
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Saturday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Jay Richardson
- Sporting Group — Ms. Emily Fish
Sunday, 2026-11-08 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Sunday)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Alfred J Ferruggiaro
- Sporting Group — Heather Brennan
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
Thursday is the specialty day: the Pikes Peak Boxer Club holds two Boxer specialties to open the cluster. The Leonberger Club of America runs concurrent specialties alongside the all-breed shows on Friday and Saturday, and regional Leonberger clubs hold their "PuebLEOpalooza" specialties during the weekend.
- Thursday, November 5
- Pikes Peak Boxer Club — two Boxer specialties (AKC #2026419001, #2026419002)
- Friday, November 6
- Leonberger Club of America — concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667936)
- Saturday, November 7
- Leonberger Club of America — concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667938)
Specialty judges, classes, and ring times weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
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Construction notice
All conformation judging is in the Palace of Agriculture and the Colorado Building; grooming is in the Fine Arts/Science Building.
The venue
The cluster is held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave in Pueblo, Colorado. With ongoing construction on the grounds, check the premium list for the current building map before you unload.
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Is there a health clinic at the Southern Colorado Classic?
Yes — Health Clinics.
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Friday, November 6, 2026 | Best in Show and Variety Group Prizes
Are there special competitions at the Southern Colorado Classic?
Veteran Classes.
National Owner-Handled Series — Friday, Saturday & Sunday • Contact:.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Southern Colorado Classic?
Junior Showmanship is offered.
Pee Wee Handling is offered.
Sources
- Official2026 Southern Colorado Classic premium list (Foy Trent Dog Shows, PDF)
- OfficialSouthern Colorado Kennel Club — official club site
- OfficialAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026) — show span, Pikes Peak Boxer Club specialties #2026419001/#2026419002, Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialties #2026667936/#2026667938
- Official2026 judging program (Foy Trent Dog Shows, PDF)
- Official2026 Leonberger judging program (Foy Trent Dog Shows, PDF)
- Official2026 judge-change notice — Joyce Love deleted from the panel (Foy Trent Dog Shows, PDF)
Results
Friday, November 6, 2026
Best in Show
GCHP Mystic Suntime Everclear
Handler: Marty Miller
Owner: B Wohlferd, T Robinson & N Yadong
Breeder: T Robinson & N Yadong
BIS judge: Emily Fish · Entry: 550 dogs
Reserve Best in Show: GCHG Good Fortune Jump for Joy — Chinese Shar-Pei (handler: Karen Livingston)
Group winners
Sporting 94 entered
Judge: Jay Richardson
1 GCHP Trio Hopes Legendary Lawman RE TKN — Brittany
Handler: Karen Livingston
2 GCHB Foxbrooke’s The Mountains Are Calling RN — Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) (OH)
Handler: L & K Griffin, K Lawless & K Truman
3 Star-Vue’s Chocolate Ripple — Spaniel (English Cocker) (OH)
Handler: N & A Praiswater
Hound 57 entered
Judge: Cindy Meyer
1 GCH Trio’s Bridgerton At Rosewood SWN SCE SIA SEA — Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Handler: Clint Livingston
2 CH Aziza’s Backcountry Toblerone — Rhodesian Ridgeback
Handler: Wendy Oelrich
3 GCHS Del Sol Zanzibar — Borzoi
Handler: Kathryn Wallis
Working 121 entered
Judge: Heather Brennan
1 GCH Silverthorne The Legacy Lives On — Boerboel (OH)
Handler: D Metz & D Smith
2 GCHS Tru North’s He Said He Was Gonna Call CGC — Alaskan Malamute
Handler: Clint Livingston
3 GCH Ideal Chosen Journey STR TKN — Rottweiler
Handler: Karen Livingston
Terrier 29 entered
Judge: Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro
1 GCHB Dier’s Willow Against the Wind — Miniature Bull Terrier
Handler: Clint Livingston
2 GCHB Harmony’s Cherbo Humble & Kind FCAT3 RATO CGC ATT FITS — Cairn Terrier (OH)
Handler: K Loken
3 GCHB Indigo’s Made Of Money By K2 — Rat Terrier (OH)
Handler: T Kallas & J Wilburn
4 GCH Lidenka US Samoas At Macthom — West Highland White Terrier (OH)
Handler: E & JR Thompson & L & L Limon
Toy 65 entered
Judge: Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro
1 GCHS Paradise House Orion — Pomeranian
Handler: Brenda Heimbach
2 GCHS Angelina Heavenly Kissed Angel — Shih Tzu
Handler: Karen Livingston
3 GCH Starry Night N Topaz Happy Days Are Here Again — Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) (OH)
Handler: T & J Hesser
4 GCH Whitehouse’s Aristocrat @ Naissur — Miniature Pinscher (OH)
Handler: P Shonts & J Chase
Non-Sporting 106 entered
Judge: Mrs. Cindy Meyer
1 GCHG Good Fortune Jump for Joy — Chinese Shar-Pei
Handler: Karen Livingston
1 GCHP Mystic Suntime Everclear — Shetland Sheepdog
Handler: Marty Miller
2 GCHB Deep Acres Midnight Thunder — Tibetan Terrier (OH)
Handler: V & D Van Daele & S Van Hecke
2 CH Pirouette’s It Takes Two To Tango With Deerpark — Berger Picard
Handler: Wendy Oelrich
3 GCHB Cedarhills-Shamrock Master Gave Dobby A Sock? — Keeshond (OH)
Handler: K Evasuik & T Cook
3 GCHB Image’s Midnight Train To Georgia HT — Belgian Sheepdog (OH)
Handler: M Hughes & R Watson
4 Check Back For Complete Results. — Handler:
Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).