2026 Akita Club of America National Specialty

See you SOON:

2026 National Specialty:
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield MO
October 26 – October 31
This show is dedicated in memory of Dr. Sterling Milton and Logan Ingemi

Club President: Chris Ann Moore

Show Chair: Elizabeth Fulghum

2026 Judges:

Regional: Roger Gifford

Regional: John Schoeneman

Pre-National: Beverly Vics

Sweepstakes: Richard Shaw

Futurity/Maturity: Chris Stanley

Dogs & Bitches: Mona Shaw

Best of Breed: Kim Holmes

VIDEOGRAPHER:

ShowDogVideoPros

2539 Pocolomas Ct

Las Cruces, NM 88011

(575) 993-3460

Email: showdogvideopros@ gmail.com

The professional video services and live streaming at this show are governed by an exclusive contract with the club. No other commercial video recording, video recording from tripod, monopod or other supported camera/device, or any video recording or streaming of large parts or whole classes shall be permitted. The contract terms permit individuals to record small bits of videos of their own dogs only, and using hand-held devices only (e.g., phone or tablet). Individuals may post recorded videos of their own dogs to social media (Facebook, X, You Tube, etc). However, during show hours. LIVE Broadcast Streaming to social media (e.g., Facebook Live) is not permitted. Submission of an entry form and or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both handler and dog to be professionally video recorded and streamed live only by the professional video services as contracted by the Club for this show. Violation of these Show video policies may result in an Event Committee Hearing.

ORDER YOUR OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOS:

Teddy Lei

https://teddylei.shootproof.com

2027 Specialty:
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield MO
October 18 – October 23