Upcoming GCA Specialties and Supported Entries
2026 National/Western Specialty
When: May 13, 2026
Where: Logan, UT
Judges
- Conformation: Michael Canalizo
- Sweepstakes: 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
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