AKC Conformation · Suffern, New York
Taconic Hills Kennel Club
October 31–November 1, 2026 — all-breed shows at Rockland Community College
Weekend at a glance
Judge change — Sunday, November 1
Rau Dog Shows has replaced Mr. D. L. Anthony with Mrs. D. L. Anthony for Junior Showmanship and the listed Non-Sporting breeds (American Eskimo Dog, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, French Bulldog, Keeshond, Lowchen, Norwegian Lundehund, Schipperke, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Xoloitzcuintli) on Sunday's card (AKC event #2026169829). Source: Rau Dog Shows judge-change notice (PDF).
The Taconic Hills Kennel Club hosts all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Rockland Community College Field House in Suffern, New York, October 31–November 1, 2026 — with a Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club designated specialty both days, a Long Island German Shorthaired Pointer Club concurrent specialty Saturday, a Big Apple Working Group Club limited-breed event Saturday, and a Vizsla Club of Greater New York supported entry Sunday. Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at noon ET. Suffern sits just over the New Jersey line — New York City is an easy day trip if you build in the time.
- Dates
- October 31–November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Rockland Community College — Field House
- Host club
- Taconic Hills Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close October 14, 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Saturday and Sunday
- Venue
- 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901
- Format
- Two all-breed shows
- Entries
- 12:00 noon ET — Rau Dog Shows; Saturday all-breed limited to 1500 dogs Verified 2026
Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows
- Closing
- October 14, 2026, 12:00 noon ET — Rau Dog Shows
The days
All-breed shows at Rockland Community College — with Golden Retriever and GSP specialties plus a Working Group limited-breed event alongside.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Taconic Hills Kennel Club — All-Breed Verified |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Taconic Hills Kennel Club — All-Breed Confirmed |
Group and Best in Show judges verified from the 2026 premium — see the breed judge finder below. Breed-level ring assignments come with the judging program. Verified 2026
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Breed judge finder
Group-level judge assignments verified from the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
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Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered both all-breed days — Saturday, October 31 (#2026169826) and Sunday, November 1 (#2026169829) — per the 2026 premium. Junior Showmanship judges: Saturday — Mr. Phillip Booth (provisional); Sunday — Mrs. D. L. Anthony (replacing Mr. David L Anthony per Rau's judge-change notice).
Pee Wee Special Attraction — Saturday only: the premium lists a Pee Wee class for children over 5 and under 9, free to enter and limited to 15 participants (officiating judge TBA).
Specialties & supported entries
Designated specialty (Saturday & Sunday): the Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club (concurrent specialty, 100-entry limit each day). Supported entry Sunday: the Vizsla Club of Greater New York. Concurrent specialties Saturday: the Long Island German Shorthaired Pointer Club (100-entry limit) and the Big Apple Working Group Club (225-entry limit). All verified from the 2026 premium.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Rockland Community College
145 College Avenue, Suffern, NY
Suffern, NY
Dog-friendly lodging
- Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah — 3 Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Courtyard by Marriott Mahwah — 140 NJ-17, Mahwah, NJ. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mahwah — 180 State RT 17, Mahwah, NJ. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Garner Hotel Mahwah by IHG — 220 NJ-17, Mahwah, NJ. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 35 miles / ~50 minutes away; the practical major airport.
- SWF — New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), about 35 miles / ~50 minutes away; has scheduled service but far fewer flights than Newark.
Getting there
The college is on College Avenue in Suffern, off I-87/I-287 near the New Jersey border.
Restaurants
- Banchetto Feast (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 75 S Middletown Rd, Nanuet. Italian eatery with pasta, seafood, steak and pizza, about 10 minutes from Rockland Community College.
Attractions
- Ramapo Valley County Reservation — 608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ. Bergen County's largest park area, with trails along the Ramapo River.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.
The venue
The shows are held indoors (unbenched) in the Field House at Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901. Friday, October 30 hosts obedience and rally trials only, starting at 12:00 PM; the all-breed shows run Saturday and Sunday.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Taconic Hills Kennel Club (PDF) Verified 2026
- Rau judge-change notice — Sunday, November 1 (#2026169829): Mr. D. L. Anthony → Mrs. D. L. Anthony for Junior Showmanship and listed Non-Sporting breeds (PDF) Verified 2026
Concurrent specialty & limited-breed premium lists (Saturday, Oct 31)
Sources
- SourceAKC event search (Nov 1 AKC-verified; Oct 31 per club alert) (verified September 24, 2026)
- AKCAKC Event Search — Suffern, NY area, specialty listings (verified September 24, 2026)
- PREMIUMOfficial 2026 Taconic Hills Kennel Club premium list (PDF) — 67th & 68th all-breed + obedience/rally, Oct 30–Nov 1.
- PREMIUMOfficial 2026 Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club premium list (PDF) — 2 concurrent specialties with Taconic Hills KC, Oct 31–Nov 1.