AKC Conformation · Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Gurabo Cluster
October 3–4, 2026 · AKC conformation in Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Weekend at a glance
Gurabo Cluster brings 4 all-breed conformation shows to Gurabo, Puerto Rico, October 3–4, 2026, hosted by Caribe Kennel Club, Ponce Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 3–4, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Coliseo Municipal Fernando "Rube" Hernandez; Carr. 181 Bo. Celada (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 2 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- 174 dogs, 701 total entries, 50 breeds (grand total across 4 shows; entries closed Sep 9)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: GLADYS JIMENEZ · 787.236.1625 · ckcshowchairwr@gmail.com
Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
Enter the show
- Oct 3, Oct 4 (AKC #2026289705, 2026289706, 2026654305, 2026654306)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm Atlantic
- Entry fees (per show, per the 2026 premium)
- $42 first conformation entry; $35 each additional / Bred-By-Exhibitor / Puppy Verified 2026
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 3 | Caribe Kennel Club — Show #1 (AM) — 168 dogs, 176 entries, 49 breeds Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026289705 |
| Sat Oct 3 | Caribe Kennel Club — Show #2 (PM) — 167 dogs, 175 entries, 49 breeds Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026289706 |
| Sun Oct 4 | Ponce Kennel Club — Show #1 (AM) — 167 dogs, 176 entries, 50 breeds Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026654306 |
| Sun Oct 4 | Ponce Kennel Club — Show #2 (PM) — 165 dogs, 174 entries, 50 breeds Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026654305 |
Breed-by-breed judging panels are from the official 2026 premium list (see the breed finder). We never carry judges forward from prior years.
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Ring assignments and start times are in the official judging program above. We never guess ring times.
Breed judge finder
Breed-by-breed panels for all four shows — Saturday AM & PM (Caribe Kennel Club) and Sunday AM & PM (Ponce Kennel Club) — are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 3 — AM — Caribe Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Sporting Group — Mr. Eugene Blake
- Hound Group — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Working Group — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Terrier Group — Mr. Francisco J. Aguiló
- Toy Group — Mr. Robin Stansell
- Herding Group — Mr. Francisco J. Aguiló
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mr. Robin Stansell
Saturday, October 3 — PM — Caribe Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Eugene Blake
- Sporting Group — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Hound Group — Mr. Eugene Blake
- Working Group — Mr. Robin Stansell
- Terrier Group — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Toy Group — Mr. Eugene Blake
- Herding Group — Mr. Victor Rosado
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mr. Victor Rosado
Sunday, October 4 — AM — Ponce Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Ms. Marie Anne Falconer
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jesús a. Villalobos Díaz
- Hound Group — Mr. Francisco J. Aguiló
- Working Group — Mr. John C. Ramírez
- Terrier Group — Mr. John C. Ramírez
- Toy Group — Mr. John C. Ramírez
- Herding Group — Mr. Jesús a. Villalobos Díaz
- Miscellaneous breeds — Ms. Marie Anne Falconer
Sunday, October 4 — PM — Ponce Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. John C. Ramírez
- Sporting Group — Mr. Francisco J. Aguiló
- Hound Group — Mr. Jesús a. Villalobos Díaz
- Working Group — Mr. Francisco J. Aguiló
- Terrier Group — Mr. Jesús a. Villalobos Díaz
- Toy Group — Ms. Marie Anne Falconer
- Herding Group — Ms. Marie Anne Falconer
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mr. Jesús a. Villalobos Díaz
Breed judges may differ from group judges; both are from the premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
Concurrent specialty running at all four shows Verified 2026
- French Bull Dog Club of America Regional Specialty — Sat AM: Robin L. Stansell; Sat PM: Eugene Blake; Sun AM: John C. Ramirez; Sun PM judge in the program
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Coliseo Municipal Fernando "Rube" Hernandez
Carr. 181 Bo. Celada
Gurabo, PR
Municipal coliseum on Carretera PR-181 in Gurabo.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Hyatt Place Bayamon — 1560 Ave Comerio, Bayamon, PR 00961. 787-779-5000. Host hotel per the premium; ask for Group Code G-KEN1 for the exhibitor rate. Pet-friendly. Verified 2026
- Four Points by Sheraton Caguas Real Hotel & Casino — 500 Alhambra En Granada Boulevard, Caguas, Puerto Rico 00726. Not pet-friendly per Marriott listing.
- Dreams Hotel Puerto Rico — 109 Av. Universidad, San Juan, PR. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- SJU — Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan; the main international gateway to Puerto Rico.
Restaurants
- Crepes By Us (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — Metro Plaza Caguas, Local L-08A, Av. Jose Garrido / PR-196 at PR-34, Caguas, PR 00725. French/Creole creperie with dog-friendly outdoor seating; crepes, brunch, sandwiches, and pasta; breakfast, lunch, and dinner Friday-Sunday.
- Lenas Pizza Bar & Grill Caguas (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — PR-34, Caguas, PR 00725. Pizza bar and grill with dog-friendly outdoor tables; pizza, grilled meats, and Puerto Rican fare for lunch and dinner.
- The Yard at Bairoa (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 190 Avenida Bairoa, Caguas, PR 00725. Beer-garden food hall with shaded dog-friendly outdoor tables; food, drinks, and music; open daily for lunch and dinner.
Attractions
- Jardín Botánico y Cultural de Caguas William Miranda Marín — Carr. 156 Km. 56, Bo. Cañabón, Caguas, PR 00727. Botanical and cultural garden celebrating Puerto Rican nature and agriculture.
- Altitude Trampoline Park — 950 Carr 189 Suite #1, Gurabo, PR. Indoor trampoline park.
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
- 2026 premium list — Caribbean Classic Cluster (final) Official PDF, 5.8 MB
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Caribe Kennel Club, AKC event #2026289705 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Caribe Kennel Club, AKC event #2026289706 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Ponce Kennel Club, AKC event #2026654306 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Ponce Kennel Club, AKC event #2026654305 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.