Judges

2026 National Specialty Judges

All judges not listed are to be determined

Rally & Obedience - Judge: James Comunale

Scent Work Trial: TBA

4—6 Puppy - Judge: Ms. Nancy E. Talbott

Futurity/Maturity - Judge: Ms. Nancy E. Talbott

Stud Dog/Brood Bitch - Judge: TBA

Gun Dog Sweepstakes: Ms. Pamela LeFever

Puppy Sweepstakes: Ms. Pamela LeFever

Veteran Sweepstakes - Judge: Ms. Pamela LeFever

Brace Classes: TBA

Dog Classes—Regular and Non-regular - Judge: Mrs. Lorraine W. Bisso

Bitch Classes—Regular and Non-regular - Judge: Mrs. Lorraine W. Bisso

Junior Showmanship - Judge: Mrs. Lorraine W. Bisso

Best of Breed - Judge: Mr. Dana P. Cline

2026 Regional Specialty Judges

will hold Back to Back Specialties Saturday following the National,

November 7, 2026

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes - Judge: Michelle Burmeister Hess

Junior Showmanship - Judge: Ms. Margaret S. (Margie) Wilson

AM Breed - Judge: Ms. Margaret S. (Margie) Wilson

PM Breed - Judge: Mrs. Sandra McCue