Upcoming GCA Specialties and Supported Entries

2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club
Supported Entry

When: October 1, 2025
Where: Colonial Park, NJ

Conformation judge: Thomas Kirstein

Click here for the Morris & Essex website for more information

Hanover Kennel Club
Supported Entries

When: October 11 & 12, 2025
Where: Legion Stadium / Wilmington, NC
Superintendent: MB-F

Conformation judge on 10/11: Ms. Anne M Barlow
Conformation judge on 10/12: Ms. Kathi Brown

2025 Eastern/National Specialty

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Nominations for the 2025 Futurity are now closed

When: December 12, 2025
Where: 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

Click here for the 2025 Greyhound World Congress website

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

Pacific Northwest Greyhound Club regional specialty
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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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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:
2026 -- Eastern
2027 -- Eastern, Central, and Western/National