AKC Conformation · Pueblo, Colorado
Southern Colorado Classic 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four days of shows opening with a Pikes Peak Boxer Club double specialty, plus NOHS, obedience, and rally at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colorado
Weekend at a glance
The Southern Colorado Classic runs four days, November 5–8, 2026, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Boxer Club opens Thursday with two Boxer specialties; the Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. then hosts three all-breed days — Friday through Sunday — with Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, and Beginner Puppy each day, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all three all-breed days.
- Dates
- November 5–8, 2026
- Venue
- Colorado State Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.
- Format
- Specialties + All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration open
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- 2026 premium list — Southern Colorado Classic (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 Registration open · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Host club
- All-breed shows, Friday–Sunday
- Format
- Boxer specialties Thursday; all-breed + Junior Showmanship + obedience + rally + Beginner Puppy Friday–Sunday; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all three all-breed days
- Entries
- Opened September 19, 2026 · closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Central
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows · (573) 687-2101
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Conformation first entry
- $31.00
- Conformation additional entry
- $26.00
- Puppy
- $25.00
- Bred-By
- $25.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $14.00 (free as an additional entry)
- Beginner Puppy
- $15.00
- Obedience / Rally
- $31.00 first / $26.00 additional; RAE $57.00; RACH $83.00
- Rally limit
- Capped at 125 entries per trial
The days
Thursday belongs to the Boxers. Friday through Sunday bring three all-breed days, each with Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Pikes Peak Boxer Club — two Boxer specialties (AKC #2026419001, #2026419002) |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS; Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667936) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS; Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667938); Veterans Day recognition ceremony |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. — All-Breed + Juniors + Obedience + Rally + Beginner Puppy + NOHS |
Saturday highlights: a Best Veteran special attraction and PeeWee, plus a Veterans Day recognition ceremony with the Pueblo Ritual Team presenting the Colors on November 7.
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
Today’s Ring Card
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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 Friday through Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list (Foy Trent). Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Friday, 2026-11-06 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Friday)
- Best in Show — Heather Brennan
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Saturday)
- Best in Show — Mr. Jay Richardson
- Sporting Group — Miss Sandra M Lex
Sunday, 2026-11-08 — Southern Colorado Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Sunday)
- Best in Show — Miss Sandra M Lex
- Sporting Group — Heather Brennan
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
Thursday is the specialty day: the Pikes Peak Boxer Club holds two Boxer specialties to open the cluster. The Leonberger Club of America runs concurrent specialties alongside the all-breed shows on Friday and Saturday, and regional Leonberger clubs hold their "PuebLEOpalooza" specialties during the weekend.
- Thursday, November 5
- Pikes Peak Boxer Club — two Boxer specialties (AKC #2026419001, #2026419002)
- Friday, November 6
- Leonberger Club of America — concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667936)
- Saturday, November 7
- Leonberger Club of America — concurrent specialty (AKC #2026667938)
Specialty judges, classes, and ring times weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
Plan your visit
Construction notice
All conformation judging is in the Palace of Agriculture and the Colorado Building; grooming is in the Fine Arts/Science Building.
The venue
The cluster is held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave in Pueblo, Colorado. With ongoing construction on the grounds, check the premium list for the current building map before you unload.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Download premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- Official2026 Southern Colorado Classic premium list (Foy Trent Dog Shows, PDF)
- OfficialSouthern Colorado Kennel Club — official club site
- OfficialAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026) — show span, Pikes Peak Boxer Club specialties #2026419001/#2026419002, Leonberger Club of America concurrent specialties #2026667936/#2026667938