National Specialty · Erie, Pennsylvania
American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty 2026
October 22–24, 2026 — the American Bullmastiff Association national specialty for Bullmastiffs in Erie, Pennsylvania
Weekend at a glance
The American Bullmastiff Association hosts its 2026 National Specialty October 22–24, 2026, at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, with Jim Rau Dog Shows as superintendent. Rau lists the full national week as October 19–24; the conformation block is October 22–24. Entries closed September 30, 2026.
- Dates
- October 22–24, 2026
- Venue
- Bayfront Convention Center
- Host club
- American Bullmastiff Association
- Format
- National specialty
- Entries
- Registration closed
- Premium list
- Published by Jim Rau Dog Shows — direct PDF link being verified Pending
More about this show
Approved · Premium published · Registration closed
- Dates
- Conformation block; national week October 19–24 per Rau
- Venue
- Erie, PA Verified 2026
- Format
- Bullmastiff (Working Group)
- Entries
- Entries closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (per Rau) Verified 2026
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
The days
Day-by-day schedule for the national specialty.
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | Schedule arrives with the premium. Pending |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Schedule arrives with the premium. Pending |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Schedule arrives with the premium. Pending |
Rau Dog Shows lists the national week as October 19–24; the conformation block is October 22–24 (AKC). Conformation day assignments, sweepstakes, and any companion events will be listed here when the judging program is verified.
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed Judge Finder
Every breed, every day — verified judges only. Pending
The judging slate for the 2026 national specialty has not been published yet. Judges will appear here — verified from the premium — as soon as the slate is confirmed. We never list unverified judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship at the national specialty. Pending
Junior Showmanship days and details arrive with the premium. Juniors coverage is first-class on every guide — this section fills in as soon as the premium is verified.
Specialties & supported entries
The specialty spotlight for this event.
- Event
- American Bullmastiff Association National Specialty 2026
- Breed
- Bullmastiff (Working Group)
- Type
- National specialty
- Host club
- American Bullmastiff Association
- Dates
- October 22–24, 2026 — Erie, Pennsylvania
Plan your visit
Lodging, parking, grooming, and travel details for Erie, Pennsylvania arrive with the premium. Pending
Documents
The 2026 premium list has been published by Jim Rau Dog Shows. We are verifying the direct premium link — judges, entry fees, and the full schedule land here as soon as it is confirmed. Show chairs: send the premium to premiums@thepetadvisor.com to speed it up.
Sources
- OfficialAKC event records — club, dates, city/state
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — venue (Bayfront Convention Center), conformation dates, superintendent
- OfficialJim Rau Dog Shows upcoming-shows inventory (raudogshows.com) — national week dates (Oct 19–24), Erie PA listing, closing date