Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Bernalillo, New Mexico
Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · AKC conformation in Bernalillo, New Mexico
At a glance
Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico brings 3 limited-breed conformation shows to Bernalillo, New Mexico, October 30 – November 1, 2026, hosted by Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 30 – November 1, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Loretto Park
- Host club
- Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico
- Format
- Limited-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Sandia Shadows Cluster (PDF) Official
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics Limited-breed · Conformation
- Venue
- 237 S Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004
- Premium list
- Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico group shows, Oct 30 – Nov 1, with concurrent specialties
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · mail@onofrio.com
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 30 | Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026572801 |
| Sat Oct 31 | Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026572803 |
| Sun Nov 1 | Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026572806 |
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.
Ring Card
Judging programs not yet published
Ring assignments and start times appear here when the judging programs are released — check back the week of the show.
Breed Judge Finder
Judging panel not yet published
Every breed's judge will be listed here when the AKC-approved panel is released.
Juniors
Coming soon
Junior Showmanship details haven't been announced for this weekend yet.
Specialties & supported entries
Coming soon
No specialties or supported entries have been announced for this weekend yet.
How to enter
Entries are handled by the show superintendent listed above. Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent). ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries — always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
- Nov 1, Oct 30, Oct 31 (AKC #2026572801, 2026572803, 2026572806)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent)
Entries go through the superintendent listed above — ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries. Always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Loretto Park
237 S Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM
Dog-friendly lodging
- Motel 6 Bernalillo — 210 N Hill Rd, Bernalillo, NM. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Super 8 Bernalillo — 265 East Highway 550, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bernalillo — 107 N Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 20 miles / ~25 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Kaktus Brewing Company (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Dinner) — 471 S Hill Rd, Bernalillo. Nano-brewery with two dog-friendly patios (BringFido) and a food menu of salads, pizza, and bratwurst.
- Tap N Taco (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1120 Pat D'Arco Hwy, Rio Rancho. Official site describes it as dog-friendly with patio/outdoor seating.
RV parks
- Stagecoach Stop RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Rio Rancho, NM. Daily/weekly rates; all sites full-hookup 30/50 amp; 85 paved pull-through sites; big rigs welcome; pets welcome.
Attractions
- Coronado Historic Site — 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM. State archaeological site featuring Kuaua Pueblo ruins and pre-contact murals.
- Bernalillo Community Museum — 118 Calle Malinche, Bernalillo, NM. Local-history museum.
- Willow Creek Trailhead and Open Space — Willow Creek Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM. Trails and open space.
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
Premium not yet published
The premium list will be linked here when it's released.
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico, AKC event #2026572801 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico, AKC event #2026572803 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico, AKC event #2026572806 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- Official premium list — Sandia Shadows Cluster (Sporting Dog Fanciers of New Mexico group shows, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026; concurrent Gordon Setter, Weimaraner, and Borzoi specialties), via Onofrio Dog Shows, accessed September 25, 2026.