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AKC Conformation · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs Kennel Club

October 22–25, 2026 — Colorado Springs Kennel Club all-breed shows plus a Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs sporting day

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Weekend at a glance

The Colorado Springs Kennel Club holds three all-breed AKC conformation shows in Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 23–25, 2026 — plus a limited-breed (Sporting Group) show hosted by the Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs on Thursday, October 22.

Dates
October 22–25, 2026
Venue
To be announced
Host club
Colorado Springs Kennel Club (Fri–Sun, all-breed) · Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs (Thu, limited-breed)
Format
All-Breed + Limited-Breed
Entries
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More about this show

Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
Pending
Format
Three all-breed shows + Sporting Group limited-breed show (Thu)
Entries
12:00 noon Central, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows

Enter the show
Superintendent
Foy Trent Dog Shows
Closing
12:00 noon Central, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Click here to enter — Colorado Springs Kennel Club
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The days

Colorado Springs Kennel Club all-breed shows plus a Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs sporting day

DayShow
Thu, Oct 22Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs — Limited-breed (Sporting Group) + Junior Showmanship · National Shiba Club of America National Specialty
Fri, Oct 23Colorado Springs Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Sat, Oct 24Colorado Springs Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
Sun, Oct 25Colorado Springs Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship
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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.

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Breed judge finder

18 verified Best in Show and Variety Group assignments from the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026

Breed-by-breed panels will be added from the judging program when it is published.

Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered at all four days in Colorado Springs — including the Thursday Sporting specialty show and the Saturday Pee Wee. Verified 2026

Junior Showmanship

Thu Oct 22 — Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs

Junior Showmanship — offered at the limited-breed Sporting show; judge pending final confirmation.

Fri Oct 23 — Colorado Springs KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Ms. Kristen Henry (provisional).

Sat Oct 24 — Colorado Springs KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Dr. Daniel W. Dowling.

Sun Oct 25 — Colorado Springs KC

Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Barbara A. Pessina.

Pee Wee

Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.

Sat Oct 24 — Pee Wee

Pee Wee — offered Saturday at noon for children 5 to under 9 years old. Free entry; judge Mrs. Joan Liebes; limited to 20 children.

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three all-breed shows, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions each day and obedience and rally trials.

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Specialties & supported entries

National and regional specialties run alongside the all-breed shows. Verified 2026

Thu Oct 22 — Sporting specialty show

Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs — limited-breed Sporting specialty Thursday, with Junior Showmanship.

Thu Oct 22 — Shiba national specialty

National Shiba Club of America — national specialty Thursday, with designated specialties Friday through Sunday (sweepstakes Saturday).

Fri Oct 23–Sun Oct 25 — Schipperke specialties

Central Rockies Schipperke Club — specialties Friday and Saturday, with sweepstakes, Juniors, and NOHS.

Fri Oct 23–Sun Oct 25 — Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier Club of Colorado — designated specialty Friday, with supported entries Saturday and Sunday.

Obedience and rally trials are offered each day alongside the conformation shows.

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Plan your visit

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The venue

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO

Dog-friendly lodging

Always confirm the pet policy when booking.

Flying in

  • COS — Colorado Springs Airport (COS) — about 10 miles / roughly 15 minutes from downtown hotels.
  • DEN — Denver International Airport (DEN) — about 71 miles north, a common alternate airport for the area.

Restaurants

  • Urban Egg (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 28B S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Creative American breakfast/brunch spot with dog-friendly outdoor tables; breakfast and lunch.
  • Cerberus Brewing Company (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 702 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. Dog-friendly brewpub with a deck and beer garden; well-behaved dogs welcomed anywhere outside; full kitchen and 24 taps for lunch and dinner.

RV parks

  • Garden of the Gods RV Resort (full hookups; overnight stays) — Colorado Springs, CO. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates; all sites full hook-ups (water, sewer, 30/50 amp); pull-through and back-in sites; pet-friendly.

Attractions

  • Garden of the Gods Park — 1805 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO. 1,341.3-acre city-owned National Natural Landmark with sandstone formations and trails.
  • Pikes Peak — America's Mountain — 5089 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO. Paved scenic highway to the 14,115-foot summit and visitor center.

Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.

The venue

The shows are held at the Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905.

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Documents

Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026

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