AKC Conformation · Doswell, Virginia
Doswell Cluster
October 23–25, 2026 · AKC conformation in Doswell, Virginia
Weekend at a glance
Doswell Cluster brings 6 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Doswell, Virginia, October 23–25, 2026, hosted by Virginia Terrier Club, Potomac Hound Club, Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 3 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation) · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via AKC event records
Superintendent: MB-F Inc. · 336.379.9352 · mbf@infodog.com
Enter the show
- Oct 23 (AKC #2026513401, 2026513402, 2026550601, 2026550602)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Oct 24, Oct 25 (AKC #2026604301, 2026604302)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 23 | Potomac Hound Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026513401 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Potomac Hound Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026513402 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Virginia Terrier Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026550602 |
| Fri Oct 23 | Virginia Terrier Club | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026550601 |
| Sat Oct 24 | Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026604301 |
| Sun Oct 25 | Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026604302 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
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
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 Middle Peninsula Kennel Club premium list. Verified 2026
* = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Sporting Group — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.
- Hound Group — Mr. Lou M. Guerrero
- Working Group — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.*
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Connie H. Clark
- Toy Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Herding Group — Mrs. Pierrette McLean
Sunday, October 25 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jamie Hubbard
- Hound Group — Mr. Edmund Dziuk
- Working Group — Mrs. Pierrette McLean
- Terrier Group — Mr. William F. Potter, II
- Toy Group — Mrs. Connie H. Clark
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Herding Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
*Provisional/permit judge. No classes are offered for Irish Setters or Shetland Sheepdogs either day, per the premium. Breed-panel judge abbreviations were expanded to full names from the premium’s judge roster. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 24 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026604301). Judge: Mr. Edmund Dziuk (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026604302). Judge: Mrs. Connie H. Clark (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Friday’s four limited-breed shows (Potomac Hound Club and Virginia Terrier Club) do not list Junior Showmanship in AKC records. Entry fees (2026 premium): $39 first entry of each dog ($30 veteran classes), $30 each additional entry, $29 Junior Showmanship, $29 sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes. Verified 2026
Specialties & supported entries
Designated specialties and supported entries, verified from the 2026 Middle Peninsula premium. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 24 — designated specialties
- Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Potomac Basset Hound Club, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Central Virginia Collie Club
Sat Oct 24 — supported entries
- National Capital Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
- Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Lower James River Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
- Richmond Afghan Hound Club
- American Foxhound Club, Inc.
- Old Dominion Pug Club, Inc.
Sun Oct 25 — designated specialty
- Central Virginia Collie Club
Sun Oct 25 — supported entries
- Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc. (sweepstakes & veteran sweepstakes)
- Lower James River Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
- Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc.
- Richmond Afghan Hound Club
- American Foxhound Club, Inc.
- Potomac Basset Hound Club, Inc.
- Old Dominion Pug Club, Inc.
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
Open in Google Maps · Official grounds and directions map (PDF)
The venue
Meadow Event Park
Doswell, VA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Tru by Hilton Ashland — Mention discount code MEP when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Fairfield Inn Suites / Marriott — Mention discount code MMW4 when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Avid Hotel Richmond / North Ashland — Mention discount code ILRZN when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Doswell — Mention discount code MEP when booking. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- RIC — Richmond International Airport (RIC), about a 35-minute drive away.
Restaurants
- Eat 33 (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 6901 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico. Classic diner serving breakfast and lunch, open 7am-2pm daily.
- Iron Horse Restaurant (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 100 S Railroad Ave, Ashland. Modern Southern restaurant with covered patio.
RV parks
- Meadow Event Park RV Camping (full hookups; overnight stays) — Doswell, VA. Overnight stays available during eligible event/public-camping dates; full hookups at some sites; water unavailable November-March.
Attractions
- Kings Dominion — 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047. Major amusement park in Doswell with world-class roller coasters.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to premiums@thepetadvisor.com and we'll work it into the guide.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Potomac Hound Club, AKC event #2026513401 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Potomac Hound Club, AKC event #2026513402 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Virginia Terrier Club, AKC event #2026550602 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Virginia Terrier Club, AKC event #2026550601 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia, AKC event #2026604301 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia, AKC event #2026604302 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.