The National Dog Show 2026 – Staffordshire County Showground
The Management Committee look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors between 7th – 10th May 2026
The National Dog Show 2026 - Change of Judges
Please note that there are a number of Judge changes for our 2026 show as follows:
Day 1 – Thursday 7th May
- The Chihuahua (Long Coated) will now be judged by Mrs Beverley Sutton (Subject to RKC approval)
Day 2 – Friday 8th May
- The Deerhounds will now be judged by Mr Luke Johnston (Subject to RKC approval)
Day 3 – Saturday 9th May
Day 4 – Sunday 10th May
- Best in Show will now be judged by Mrs Margaret Wildman (Subject to RKC approval)
- Best Puppy in Show will now be judged by Mrs Margaret Wildman (Subject to RKC approval)
- Best Veteran in Show will now be judged by Mrs Margaret Wildman (Subject to RKC approval)
Any questions please contact Secretary Jennie Griffiths on 07920 133399 or secretary@thenationaldogshow.org.uk
The National Dog Show 2026 - Judges
We are proud to confirm we have 79 judges awarding CC’s in a breed for the first time at our 2026 show.
2 new group judges, 5 judges, judging a variety of sex for the first time too!
Any questions please contact Secretary Jennie Griffiths on 07920 133399 or secretary@thenationaldogshow.org.uk
The National Dog Show - Sustainability
With the 4Rs in mind (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) the plan is to come up with new initiatives (and bring back some old ones) that will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our shows, whilst making our shows more sustainable financially, ultimately preserving the future of dog showing.
We have our own ideas as to what would make our shows more sustainable, but ultimately, we want your views as dog show enthusiasts. So we invite you to complete our short survey by clicking on the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/3Q5aYK20Z5
We value the opinions of anyone who has an invested interest in dog shows and we would love to hear from you.
Thank you in advance for completing our questionnaire and we hope that together we can make a difference!
The National Dog Show 2026 – Schedule
Utility & Toy
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- Postal Entries close on 26/03/26
- Online Entries close on 08/04/26
Hound & Terrier
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- Postal Entries close on 26/03/26
- Online Entries close on 08/04/26
Gundog
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- Postal Entries close on 26/03/26
- Online Entries close on 08/04/26
Working & Pastoral
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- Postal Entries close on 26/03/26
- Online Entries close on 08/04/26
News for The 2026 Show
- The 2026 show will be unbenched.
- The Society are utilising the larger pavilion for the 2026 Show as per 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, all rings will be carpeted and have picket fencing.
- Gazebos will not be allowed.
- 4 or more dogs in the same ownership can be entered for £125.
The Venue
Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD
Phone: 01785 258 060 – Fax: 01785 246 458
Email: enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk
Web: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk
Links: The National Dog Show
