Conformation

All Events & Judges Pending AKC Approval


Congratulations to last year’s National Specialty Best of Breed Winner: GCHB CH SHEEBA LADIES MAN. TS48763501. 2020-11-25. By GCHG CH Sheeba Valegro – CH Sheeba Grand Prix. Bred by: Jasmin Becker/Karin Ostmann. Agent: Tabatha Bettis. Owners: Karin Ostmann & Idelle Cahn & Danna Salthoff.

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes along with Futurity will lead off the week of Conformation Judging. Regular and Non-Regular Class competition at the ACKCSC National Specialty spans three exciting days. A separate day for our Independent Specialty. Beautiful dogs, exciting competition, gorgeous rosettes and prizes are just a few of the things awaiting you in 2025.
 

National Specialty Conformation Judging:
Dates: Monday, April 14th – Thursday, April 17th
Monday: Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes + Futurity
Tuesday: 4-6 month Puppies + Regular Dog classes + Veteran Dog classes 
Wednesday: Regular Bitch classes + Veteran Bitch classes
Thursday: Veteran Parade + Junior Showmanship + Best of Breed + Non Regular Classes + Stud Dog/Brood Bitch + Brace + National Owner Handler Series

Independent Specialty Conformation Judging: Junior Showmanship +  4-6 month puppies + Regular Bitch/Dog Judging + Best of Breed + Stud Dog/Brood Bitch + Non Regular Classes
Date: Friday April 18th
Entries: BaRay Event Services BaRay Event 

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Judges

See Judge bios here.

Natl Spec. Judge Tanya Ireland
Ind. Spec. Judge Jason Maret - 4-6 Puppy Dogs & Bitches, Dogs & BOB
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Judge Lamont Yoder - Ind. Spec. Bitches/Non Reg Jr Showmanship

Futurity

ELIGIBILITY

Nominations to the Futurity are open only to breeders who are active members, in good standing, of the ACKCSC.1  The Dam of the litter must be nominated prior to the date of whelping, and must be owned, co-owned or leased by an ACKCSC member.1 The owner(s) of any eligible puppy, or the owner(s) of the sire are not required to be members.

To be eligible to compete in the Futurity, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel must meet the following requirements: (1) Be from a litter whose Dam was properly and timely nominated; (2) be individually nominated before it reached the age of four months;  (3) Be properly entered in one of the regular classes of the National Specialty and Obedience Trial; (4) Was not bred by or at any time owned, co-owned, or leased by that year’s judge or a member of the judge’s immediate family; and (5) Neither the Dam nor Sire of the puppy were bred by or at any time owned, co-owned or leased by that year’s judge or member or the judge’s immediate family. 

 1Active members  in good standing of  a Regional Cavalier Club which is a Member of the ACKCSC (not all regional clubs are ACKCSC member clubs. For a list of member clubs click here, member clubs have the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club logo) will also meet the requirements of Membership for purposes of Futurity.

For more information, forms, and payment options, please visit the ACKCSC website at ackcsc.org.

Date: Monday, April 14th
Rules & Eligibility: ackcsc.org.
Committee Chair: Sandra Harrison  

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Trudy Owens - Futurity judge

       See Judge Bios here.

Sign Up to Help at the Show!

Sweepstakes is a wonderful competition for both the youngest and oldest of our Cavaliers. Both Puppy Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes will be offered at the 2025 ACKCSC National Specialty on Monday.

Winning placements receive cash prizes based on entry. See premium list for additional information on cash prize allocation.

Date: Monday, April 14th

Paula Ayers - Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge

      See Judge Bios here.

Junior Showmanship offers children 9 to 18 years of age the opportunity to compete with others their own age. Juniors are judged on how they present their dogs. Nationals Week offers two competition opportunities. Don’t forget to sign up for the Juniors Seminar and social activities here. For more information about ACKCSC Juniors, click here

National Specialty
Date:  Thursday, April 17th
Cost: Entry fees are waived for Junior Showmanship classes
Committee Chair: Bev Hofschulte



Independant Specialty
Date: Friday, April 18th
Cost: Entry fees are waived for Junior Showmanship classes
Committee Chair:  Bev Hofschulte

Bev Hofschulte Natl. Spec. Junior Showmanship Judge

    See Judge Bios here.

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Judge Lamont Yoder, Ind. Spec. Junior Showmanship Judge

    See Judge Bios here.