The American Brittany Club presents
2026 National Specialty Show
A celebration of the Brittany
National events during show week
- National Obedience & Rally Trial
- National Agility Trial
- National Scent Work Trial
Dates November 18–21, 2026
Location Fort Smith, Arkansas
Entries close12 noon ET, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Indoor, unbenched · Show hours 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar
2026 Nationals deadlines
Keep every entry, sponsorship, and reservation on track. Full details are repeated in the related sections below.
Welcome to show week
Where the Brittany takes center stage
The American Brittany Club National Specialty brings exhibitors, breeders, judges, and friends together at Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center, 4400 Midland Boulevard in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Entries close: noon ET, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, or when limits are reached.
Plan your visit
Tentative show week schedule
The premium identifies this schedule as tentative. Ring times and final assignments will follow in the judging program.
Wednesday · Nov 18
Independent Specialty & Scent Work
- Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
- Independent Specialty
- Junior Showmanship
- Puppy Match
- Two concurrent Scent Work trials
Thursday · Nov 19
Performance & celebration
- Obedience Trial
- Rally
- Top 20
- Banquet & Awards
Friday · Nov 20
National Specialty begins
- Puppy, Veteran & Dual Champion Sweepstakes
- Judges Education
- Class Dogs & Bitches
- Town Hall
Saturday · Nov 21
National finale
- Junior Showmanship
- Non-Regular Classes
- Best of Breed
- Brace, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch
Wednesday · November 18
ABC National Scent Work
Two concurrent AKC trials offering Novice and Advanced Container and Buried searches at Kay Rodgers Park.
- Check-in: 7:30 a.m.
- Handler briefing: 8:00 a.m.
- Entries close: November 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Friday–Sunday · November 20–22
ABC National Agility Trial
Five Brittany-only AKC trials in Harper Stadium at Kay Rodgers Park. Competition takes place under cover on dirt in two 100′ × 100′ rings.
- Judging begins: Friday 9:00 a.m. · Saturday 8:30 a.m. · Sunday 9:00 a.m.
- Entries close: October 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET
The 2026 judging program is not yet available.
For exhibitors
Premium & entry resources
Find official documents, online entries, and exhibitor services for the 2026 National Specialty.
2026 premium list
Classes, fees, requirements, and official show information.
View the PDF →Enter online
Online entries are handled by Rau Dog Shows. Closing date: October 28 at noon ET.
Go to online entries →Agility premium
Five Brittany-only AKC trials, November 20–22. Entries close October 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
View the PDF →Judging program
Ring times, assignments, and final event schedule.
Awaiting publicationReserved grooming
$40 for a 10′ × 10′ space. Reserve by November 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Confirm your reservation and special requests with Anthony Morabito.
2026 Nationals apparel
Celebrate Nationals with the general National Specialty collection or merchandise created especially for the National Scent Work Trial.
Experience & expertise
Meet the 2026 judges
Assignments are confirmed in the 2026 premium. Judge biographies will be added as they become available.
Wednesday
Alessandra Folz
Junior Showmanship & Conformation
LeslieAnn Stalker
Puppy Match
Thursday–Saturday
Friday–Sunday
More to celebrate
Featured events & activities
Dedicated space keeps special events visible instead of placing them in a miscellaneous information block.
Congratulations to our 2026 invitees
Top 20 & Top 15 NOHS
Celebrate the Brittanys invited to participate in the 2026 Top 20 and National Owner-Handled Series.
View 2026 inviteesThursday · November 19
2026 ABC Banquet
Reserve by November 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Reservations & questions
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Watch the show
Show Dog Video Pros is the official show videographer and livestream provider. Coverage times and the official 2026 viewing destination will be posted here.
Viewing link coming laterPreserve the memories
National Specialty yearbook
Print and digital edition prices, order deadlines, and delivery information will be added after confirmation.
Ordering is not yet openAfter the show
Official results
Independent Specialty, National Specialty, Obedience, and Rally results will be added here after they are verified.
Results not yet available