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Supported Entries
When: April 10, 2025
Where: Prado Recreation Dog Training Facility / 17505 Euclid Ave / Chino, CA
Closing date: 4/8/2025 (or when entry limit of 45 hounds is reached)
Judges: Justin Dannenbring & Michael Savage
Lure Operators: Scott Pack & Keith Hicks
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Held in conjunction with Hound Specialties, Obedience and Rally on April 11-13
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Supported Entries
When: May 2-4, 2025
Where: NC State Fairgrounds / 4285 Trinity Rd / Raleigh, NC
Closing date: 4/16/2025
Judges
5/2/2025 – Mary Dukes
5/3/2025 – Bryan Martin
5/4/2025 – Mary Lynne Elliott
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When: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Where: Cache County Fairgrounds / 450 South 500 West / Logan, UT
Closing Date: April 30 2025
Superintendent: BaRay Event Services
The Greyhound classes at the Mount Ogden Kennel Club all-breed show are designated as the 2025 GCA Western Specialty
Judges:
Conformation: Leslie Hiltz
Sweepstakes: TBA
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When: September 12, 2025
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
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Supported Entry
When: October 1, 2025
Where: Colonial Park, NJ
Conformation judge: Thomas Kirstein
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Nominations for the 2025 Futurity are now closed
When: December 12, 2025Where: Orlando, FL
Judges (pending AKC approval):
Conformation: Desmond Murphy
Sweepstakes: Brenda Adams
This specialty is part of a weeklong event including the 2025 GCA Futurity, the 2025 Top 10 Event, and the 2025 Greyhound World Congress!
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Join us in Orlando from December 9th thru December 14th, 2025!
Tentative plans include:
Tuesday, 12/9/25 – Welcome event
Wednesday , 12/10 /25 – World Congress presentations, GCA Futurity
Thursday, 12/11/25 – GCA Top Ten Event
Friday, 12/12/25 – GCA National Specialty, Sweepstakes, banquet, and Congress conclusion
Saturday, 12/13/25 – Greyhound judging at the AKC National Championship
Sunday, 12/14/25 – Lure coursing
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When: May 13, 2026
Where: Logan, UT
Judges (pending AKC approval)
Conformation: Michael Canalizo
Sweepstakes: Rindi Gaudet
More information will be posted when available\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”21″ ][cs_element_text _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 Central Specialty
When: September 11, 2026
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO
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When: Saturday, 6/17/2023
Where: Westside Commons / Hillsboro OR
Three hound group shows on June 16th thru 18th, 2023
PNWGC designated specialty on Saturday, 6/17/2023
PNWGC supported entry on Sunday, 6/18/2023
AKC National Owner-Handled Series – Each Day
4 Months & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition – Saturday & Sunday
Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes & Junior Showmanship – Saturday & Sunday
Superintendent – Dogzibit
Judges:
Friday
Classes – Sylvie McGee
Group – Jamie Donahue
Saturday (Designated Specialty)
Classes – Jamie Donahue
Sweepstakes – Leta Graham
Group – Sheila Paske
Sunday (Supported entry)
Classes – Ann C Meyer
Sweepstakes – Kathleen Brock
Group – Ann C Meyer
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 5/31/2023 AT 6 PM PT
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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:
2026 — Eastern
2027 — Eastern, Central, and Western/National\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]