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2026 Greyhound Club of America National/Western Specialty

When: Wednesday, 5/13/2026
Where: Cache County Fairgrounds / 450 South 500 West / Logan, UT
Closing Date: April 29 2026

Conformation judge - Michael Canalizo
Sweepstakes judge - Rindi Gaudet
Junior Showmanship judge - Michael Canalizo

GCA sponsored all-breed obedience and rally on Thursday, 5/14/2026

Superintendent: BaRay Event Services
Click here for premium list (see pages 41-50)

Lure coursing Trial on Sunday, 5/17/2026

CAT, hosted by USPCC on Saturday, 5/16/2026

Additional shows that weekend are the Mount Ogden Kennel Club all-breed shows on 5/14/2026 thru 5/17/2026

--- WHAT'S NEW ---
How to donate for a specific trophy
Premium list for specialty, obedience, rally, all-breed shows added
Lure coursing information added

--- DEADLINES ---
4/29/2026 at noon PDT -- Entries close for specialty, conformation, obedience, rally

6/1/2023 -- Deadline for Top 10 Entries (Note: This is an invitation only event)

4/30/2023 -- Last date to make 2023 Futurity nominations

Showtime!

Plus four all-breed shows!

Mount Ogden K.C. - Thursday, 5/14/2026

Judges:

Breed judge - G L Andersen
Hound group judge - G L Andersen
BIS judge - M Canalizo
NOHS Hound judge - M Canalizo
HOHS BIS judge - W C Stebbins

Mount Ogden K.C. - Friday, 5/15/2026

Judges:

Breed judge - L A Bateman
Hound group judge - M Canalizo
BIS judge - N Smith Hafner
NOHS Hound judge - L A Bateman
HOHS BIS judge - D M Harris

Mount Ogden K.C. - Saturday, 5/16/2026

Judges:

Breed judge - R A Hug
Hound group judge - L A Bateman
BIS judge - N G Frost
NOHS Hound judge - S Weaver
HOHS BIS judge - G L Andersen

Mount Ogden K.C. - Sunday, 5/17/2026

Judges:

Breed judge - N G Frost
Hound group judge - N G Frost
BIS judge - L A Bateman

Information for all the all-breed shows, GCA specialty show,
obedience, and rally

Entries close 4/29/2026 at noon PDT

Superintendent: BaRay Event Services
Click here for premium list

Specialty Lure Coursing

Date: Sunday, 5/17/2026
Location: Carlson Soccer Complex / 200 W 4200 N / Hyde Park, UT
(15 minutes from the show site)

Judge: Phil Fullam

Notes:
-- The trial site is 15 minutes from the show site
-- This is a morning trial, we will request late ring time for breed judging
-- JC/QC test and specialty trial will be first, followed by an all-breed trial
-- Special prizes for High Scoring Dual Champion, High Scoring Bench Champion (may not be the same dog as HS Dual CH), High Scoring Veteran, High Scoring NGA Greyhound

More information coming soon

Health Clinics

CHIC Greyhound blood draw

Day: Sunday, 9/10/2023
Time: About 4:30 PM (after breed judging)
Place: Exhibition Building
Cost: FREE and shipping to OFA will be subsidized by the GCA

Prior to the specialty:

Fill out the application at OFA and submit it in order to have bar code labels for the samples
Send an email to Cindy Sisson to get on the list for the blood draw
Be sure to bring the bar code labels to the specialty so the samples can be mailed

Maximum of 30 dogs will have blood drawn -- act now!

Greyhound only OFA Eye Exams

Saturday, 9/9/2023, about 3:00 PM (after breed judging)
or Sunday, 9/10/2023, about 4:30 PM (after breed judging)
Place: Exhibition Building
Cost: FREE to greyhounds contributing a DNA cheek swab to research

To reserve your spot in the Eye Clinic, please contact Michelle Ferneding (some walk-on spots may be available)

Both Saturday and Sunday slots are still available

Heart clinic

Day: Saturday, 9/9/2023
Place: Exhibition Building

This is being generously offered by the Rocky Mountain Hound Association and a preference is being given to all Greyhounds. Please email this completed form to Dan Heidel. Flyer is also in the Evergreen Kennel Club premium list. Don't wait as spots fill up quickly. Dan's extremely good at arranging appointments around show times.

Education

Ringside mentoring

Friday, September 8th, 2023

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

For more information contact Patti Clark

Greyhound Seminar with Hands On

Saturday, September 9th, 2023 to start after the completion of judging

Contact Patti Clark (willomoor@att.net) for more information

Schedule

Thursday, 9/7/2023

Top 10 Event at Ring 16 (same ring being used for the Specialty on Friday), starting time 4:30 PM. Drinks and snacks provided. (Results announced at banquet on Friday)

Reception catered by Greycott (Scott Thomson) and Shylo (Bruce Clark) following the Top 10 Event

Friday, 9/8/2023

Ringside mentoring

Futurity (judged by Barbara Hargreaves)

4 - 6 month old puppy competition

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes

Conformation (including best puppy, best BBX, best dual champion, best veteran, best stud dog, best brood bitch)

Rally/Obedience

Free catered lunch provided by Scott Thomson & Bobby Unger

Banquet at McCarty's Restaurant at the Eaton Country Club (37661 County Road 39 / Eaton CO)

Saturday, 9/9/2023

GCA Club meeting now tentatively scheduled for 10 AM Saturday in the grassy area south of the Buckle Club (bathroom complex across from the arena)

Ringside mentoring

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

Greyhound seminar with hands-on after judging -- Contact Patti Clark for more information

Heart clinic in the Exhibition building

Day 1 of the Greyhound only eye clinic will take place after breed judging at approximately 3 PM in the Exhibition building

Sunday, 9/10/2023

Specialty Lure Coursing

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

CHIC Greyhound blood draw will take place at approximately 4:30 in the Exhibition building

Greyhound only eye clinic will take place after breed judging at approximately 4:30 in the Exhibition building

Monday, 9/11/2023

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

--- LOGO WEAR ---

You asked, we figured it out!

Logo wear for this year's National is now available at Bonfire - they ship directly to you! Order today and show off your shirt (or hoodie, or sweatshirt, . . . ) at the Specialty!

https://www.bonfire.com/greyhound-club-of-america.../

--- HOST HOTEL ---

Doubletree Hotel at Lincoln Park
919 7th Street / Greeley, CO

Booking Code for block rooms: GCA
Click here to book online

Price: $159/night plus $75 one-time pet fee

There is lots of grass on the property along with a restaurant, free bikes, a fitness center and bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guests at Doubletree By Hilton Greeley At Lincoln Park can enjoy a buffet or à la carte breakfast.

--- BANQUET ---

McCarty's Restaurant at the Eaton Country Club
37661 County Road 39 / Eaton CO
(Approximately 12 minutes from the show site)

Price: $40
Time: Cash bar available at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM
Menu: Italian buffet

The banquet location was moved to accomodate the large number of people wanting to attend.

(If you wish to cancel a reservation due to the change of venue/menu, contact Bruce Clark to request a refund.)

Also happening at the banquet:

Patti Clark will announce versatility awards and sportsmanship award
Thoughts and impressions from the judges
The winner of the Top 10 Event and the Peoples Choice Award.

First, email Bruce Clark with dinner reservation information.
Then, pay for your reservations.
Details below.

Email Bruce Clark with names for banquet reservations

(Don't forget to also pay via PayPal or by mailing a check!)

Banquet reservations -- Pay Online

Note: Once you click on 'Pay Now' you'll be able to choose the number of dinner reservations

Banquet reservations -- Mail check

Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2023 banquet reservations" in the note and mailed to:
Joan L Malak, GCA Treasurer
5602 Bacon Road
Petersburg, MI 49270

RESERVED GROOMING / CRATING
Reserved grooming is being coordinated by Evergreen Kennel Club

Click here for form and payment information to reserve your spot

Carol Curlee arranged to have the grooming chair hold 10 spaces for GCA.
Be sure to list GCA on the PayPal payment and also on the form.

RV PARKING RESERVATIONS

RV parking is being coordinated by Evergreen Kennel Club

Click here for form and payment information to reserve your spot

Be sure to list GCA on the PayPal payment and also on the form to get as close as possible to the ring.

2026 GCA National/Western Trophy Donations

Prior to sponsoring a trophy, you must reserve the trophy

Click here for the trophy list
Enter your name and email address for the trophies you want to sponsor
Pay for the trophies either online or by mailing a check

Contact Lauren Levesque with questions about trophies

Pay by check

Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2026 GCA National/Western trophy donation" in the note and mailed to Joan Malak, GCA Treasurer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI 49270

We appreciate your commitment to the breed and look forward to seeing you in Logan.