Upcoming GCA Specialties and Supported Entries
2026 Eastern Specialty
When: March 6, 2026
Where: Raleigh, NC
Superintendent: MB-F
Closing Date: 2/18/2026
Judges
- Conformation: Doug Broadfoot
- Sweepstakes: Ruth Broadfoot
- Juniors: Linda Wozniak
2026 designated specialty (classes at Durham K.C. all-breed show)
When: March 6, 2026
Where: Raleigh, NC
Superintendent: MB-F
Closing Date: 2/18/2026
Judges
- Breed judge - Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
- Hound group judge - Mr. Timothy S. Robbins
- BIS judge - Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
- NOHS Hound judge - Mr. Wood Wornall
- NOHS BIS judge - Joe Lobb
2026 National/Western Specialty
When: May 13, 2026
Where: Logan, UT
Judges (pending AKC approval)
- Conformation: Michael Canalizo
- Sweepstakes: Rindi Gaudet
More information will be posted when available
2026 Central Specialty
When: September 11, 2026
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO
More information will be posted when available
2027 Eastern Specialty
When: March 2027
Where: Raleigh, NC
More information will be posted when available
2027 National/Central Specialty
When: September 2027
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO
Judges (pending AKC approval):
- Conformation: Patti Clark
- Sweepstakes: Jan Swayze
More information will be posted when available
Specialty Proposals
Please view the requirements for a proposal here.
Proposals for specialties and supported entries should be sent to Cathy Gaidos. Contact Cathy Gaidos at gaidos@twinvalley.net if you need assistance or more information.
The GCA Board is looking for proposals for the following specialties:
2028 -- Eastern/National, Central, and Western