Oct 20261–3
Doberman Pinscher Club of America National Specialty 2026
Topeka, Kansas
October 1–3, 2026 — the Doberman Pinscher Club of America national specialty for Doberman Pinschers in Topeka, Kansas. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Point division
AKC Division 7
“South Central” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 7 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Member states
Tracked show clusters
Kansas
Oct 202614–16
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States National Specialty 2026
Topeka, Kansas
October 14–16, 2026 — the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States national specialty for Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Topeka, Kansas. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202610–11
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
Lawrence, Kansas — Douglas Co Fairgrounds; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds; 1930 Harper ST
2 all-breed conformation shows, October 10–11, 2026 — guide in progress.
Nov 20262–7
Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty 2026
Topeka, Kansas — Hotel Topeka At City Center
Six days of Pugs in Topeka: two regional specialties plus the PDCA national specialty, with sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, 4–6 Month Puppy, and an onsite agility trial. Entries close noon Pacific Oct 14, 2026.
Apr 202723–25
Garden City Kansas Kennel Club
Garden City, Kansas — Finney County Fairgrounds Exhibition & Livestock Buildings
11 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202713–16
Lawrence Kansas Cluster 2027
Lawrence, Kansas — Douglas Co Fairgrounds Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds
7 shows, May 13–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20279–10
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club 2027
Lawrence, Kansas — Douglas Co Fairgrounds; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds; 1930 Harper ST
Expected October 9–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club at Douglas Co Fairgrounds; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds; 1930 Harper ST, Lawrence, Kansas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oklahoma
Oct 20268–11
Stillwater Cluster
Stillwater, Oklahoma — Payne County Expo Center; Highway 51 (Rt.1 Box 726); Fairgrounds RD
4 all-breed conformation shows, October 8–11, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 202622–23
American Bloodhound Club National Specialty 2026
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
October 22–23, 2026 — the American Bloodhound Club national specialty for Bloodhounds in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Nov 202612–15
Chickasha Cluster
Chickasha, Oklahoma — Grady County Fairgrounds; 500 East Choctaw Ave.
4 all-breed conformation shows, November 12–15, 2026 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272–4
Claremore Kennel Club Of Oklahoma
Claremore, Oklahoma — Claremore Expo Center
6 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272–4
Claremore Kennel Club Of Oklahoma
Inola, Oklahoma — Riverbend Arena & Event Center
6 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729–2
Tulsa Cluster 2027
Tulsa, Oklahoma — Tulsa Expo Square Tulsa State Fairgrounds
10 shows, April 29–May 2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20272–6
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Cluster
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
8 shows, June 2–6, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20277–10
Stillwater Cluster 2027
Stillwater, Oklahoma — Payne County Expo Center; Highway 51 (Rt.1 Box 726); Fairgrounds RD
Expected October 7–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Sooner State Kennel Club at Payne County Expo Center; Highway 51 (Rt.1 Box 726); Fairgrounds RD, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202711–14
Chickasha Cluster 2027
Chickasha, Oklahoma — Grady County Fairgrounds; 500 East Choctaw Ave.
Expected November 11–14, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Town And Country Kennel Club at Grady County Fairgrounds; 500 East Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, Oklahoma. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Texas
Oct 20269–10
Bearded Collie Club of America National Specialty 2026
Garland, Texas
October 9–10, 2026 — the Bearded Collie Club of America national specialty for Bearded Collies in Garland, Texas. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 20268–11
Humble Cluster
Humble, Texas — Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway
5 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows, October 8–11, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 202615–16
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America National Specialty 2026
Wichita Falls, Texas
October 15–16, 2026 — the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America national specialty for Chinese Shar-Peis in Wichita Falls, Texas. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202615–18
Stephenville & Bell County Kennel Clubs — October 2026
Belton, Texas — Cadence Bank Center
Four days at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton — Stephenville KC all-breeds Thu–Fri with Lone Star German Shorthaired Pointer specialties, Bell County KC all-breeds Sat–Sun with a specialty slate including the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America. Registration open.
Oct 202617
Dogo Argentino Club of America National Specialty 2026
Seguin, Texas
October 17, 2026 — the Dogo Argentino Club of America national specialty for Dogo Argentinos in Seguin, Texas. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Oct 202622–25
Travis County Kennel Club — October 2026
Belton, Texas — Cadence Bank Center
Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers opens Thursday; Travis County KC runs three all-breed days Fri–Sun at the Cadence Bank Center — six specialty clubs hold concurrent specialties. Registration open; closes Oct 7.
Oct 2026Oct 31 – Nov 1
Concho Kennel Club
San Angelo, Texas — San Angelo Fairgrounds; 43rd & Coliseum Dr.
3 all-breed conformation shows, October 31 – November 1, 2026 — guide in progress.
Nov 20266–8
Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas
Humble, Texas — Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway
3 all-breed conformation shows, November 6–8, 2026 — guide in progress.
Nov 202627–30
Conroe Cluster
Conroe, Texas — Lone Star Convention Center; 9333 Airport Rd
5 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows, November 27–30, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 20278–10
Nolan River Kennel Club
Glen Rose, Texas — Somervell County Expo Center
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 8–10, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jan 202714–17
Corpus Christi Kennel Club
Sinton, Texas — San Patricio County Fairgrounds
4 all-breed conformation shows, January 14–17, 2027 (plus NOHS regional) — guide in progress.
Mar 20276–7
Baytown Kennel Club
Wallisville, Texas — White Park Arena
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 6–7, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202711–14
Kerrville Cluster
Kerrville, Texas — Hill Country Youth Exhibition Center
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 11–14, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202719–21
Brazos Valley Kennel Club
Navasota, Texas — Grimes County Fairgrounds
3 all-breed conformation shows, March 19–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202727–28
Fort Worth Kennel Club
Fort Worth, Texas — Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 27–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20271
Piney Woods Retriever Club
Anderson, Texas — Helgoth Property
1 shows, April 1, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202716–18
Caddo Kennel Club Of Texas
Marshall, Texas — Marshall City Arena
6 shows, April 16–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202721–23
Baytown Kennel Club
Alvin, Texas — For Dogs Only
3 shows, May 21–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728
Galveston County Kennel Club
Alvin, Texas — For Dogs Only
1 shows, May 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20278
Pekingese Club Of Texas
Fort Worth, Texas — Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
1 shows, July 8, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202716–18
Bexar County Kennel Club
San Antonio, Texas — Freeman Coliseum
3 shows, July 16–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202724–25
Austin Kennel Club
Belton, Texas — Cadence Bank Center
Two days of all-breed conformation at the Cadence Bank Center, September 24–25, 2027. Premium not yet published.
Oct 20277–10
Humble Cluster 2027
Humble, Texas — Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway
Expected October 7–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Brazoria Kennel Club at Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway, Humble, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202714–17
Stephenville & Bell County Kennel Clubs — October 2027
Belton, Texas — Cadence Bank Center
Expected October 14–17, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Stephenville Kennel Club of Texas; Bell County Kennel Club at Cadence Bank Center, Belton, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202721–24
Travis County Kennel Club — October 2027
Belton, Texas — Cadence Bank Center
Expected October 21–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers; Travis County Kennel Club at Cadence Bank Center, Belton, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202730–31
Concho Kennel Club 2027
San Angelo, Texas — San Angelo Fairgrounds; 43rd & Coliseum Dr.
Expected October 30–31, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Concho Kennel Club at San Angelo Fairgrounds; 43rd & Coliseum Dr., San Angelo, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20275–7
Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas 2027
Humble, Texas — Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway
Expected November 5–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas at Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway, Humble, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202726–29
Conroe Cluster 2027
Conroe, Texas — Lone Star Convention Center; 9333 Airport Rd
Expected November 26–29, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Houston Area Hound Association at Lone Star Convention Center; 9333 Airport Rd, Conroe, Texas. Details pending the 2027 premium list.