Upcoming GCA Specialties and Supported Entries

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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2023 Western/ National Specialty

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When: September 2023

Where: Greeley, CO

Judges:

  • Conformation - Knut Blutecher (Norway)
  • Sweepstakes - Lesley Anne Potts

Additional shows held by Evergreen Kennel Club

ALSO INCLUDING GCA'S FIRST FUTURITY
Click here for more information about the 2023 Futurity and to nominate dams/pups

2024 Central/National Specialty

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When: March 2024
Where: Kentucky Exposition Center / 937 Phillips Ln / Louisville KY

Judges

  • Conformation - Don Sturz
  • Sweepstakes - Linda Bell

The 2024 GCA Central/National Specialty will be part of the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows from March 14th thru March 17th, 2024

ALSO INCLUDING GCA'S 2024 Top 10 Event
and
GCA's 2024 National Versatility Competition

2024 Eastern Specialty

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When: May 3, 2024
Where: Lehigh Valley Hotel / 300 Gateway Drive / Bethlehem PA (610-866-5800)

Judges

  • Conformation - Stanley Petter
  • Sweepstakes - Souix Forsyth
  • Juniors - Joan Goldstein
  • 4-6 Puppy - Karen Dewey

The 2024 GCA Eastern Specialty will be with the Central New Jersey Hound Association (supported entry) and Bucks/Trenton shows

2024 Western Specialty

When: August 16, 2024
Where: Island Grove Regional Park / 501 N 14th Ave / Greeley CO

Judges (pending AKC approval)

  • Conformation - Barbara Pepper

Additional shows held by Rocky Mountain Hound Association (Thursday and Friday -- supported entries) and Greeley Kennel Club (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

More information will be added when available

2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club
Supported Entry

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

Click here for the Morris & Essex website for more information

2025 Eastern/National Specialty

When: December 12, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL

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 & Thursday, 12/10 & 12/11/25 - World Congress presentations
  • Friday, 12/12/25 - GCA National Specialty, Futurity, & Top 10 Event
  • Saturday, 12/13/25 - Greyhound judging at the AKC National Championship & Congress conclusion
  • Sunday, 12/14/25 - Lure coursing

More information will be posted when available

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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:
2025 -- Central, and Western
2026 -- Eastern, Central, and Western/National