On behalf of the 2026 National Specialty Planning Committee, we invite you to “Follow The Yellow Brick Road“ to Topeka KS. This year we have so much to share. We will have an Onsite Agility Trial, 30 and 50 amp service RV parking, Scent work is being planned and once again the PDCA will be hosting 2 Regional Specialties and our annual National Specialty. Do not miss out on this exciting week of fun and events.

IMPORTANT NOTICES and DEADLINES:

• National Specialty Superintendent is Baray. Check back for entry information.  

• Health Clinics: TBD

Registration for all other activities/evening functions will soon be posted here.

BECOME A SPONSOR OF OUR SHOWCASE AND AWARDS BANQUET

• PDCA National Specialty Conformation Judge - Mr. Timothy Catterson

• PDCA Regional Specialty Conformation Judge #1 - Mr. Patrick McManus

• PDCA Regional Specialty Conformation Judge #2 - Mr. David Fitzpatrick

• PDCA National Specialty Sweeps Judge - Joy Barbieri

• PDCA Regional Specialty Sweeps Judge #1 - Michael Anderson

• PDCA Regional Specialty Sweeps Judge #2 - Sarah Ayers

• PDCA National 4-6 Month Puppy - Mr. Timothy Catterson

• PDCA Regional 4-6 Month Puppy #1 - Patrick McManus

• PDCA Regional 4-6 Month Puppy #2 - David Fitzpatrick

• National Junior Showmanship Judge - Mr. Timothy Catterson

• Regional Junior Showmanship Judge #1 - Kelley Ruffoni

• Regional Junior Showmanship Judge #2 - Mr. David Fitzpatrick

• National Obedience Judge  - Rick L Garvin

• National Rally Judge  - Rick L Garvin

• Regional Obedience Judge  - Kenneth Kozak

• Regional Rally Judge  - Kenneth Kozak

• PDCA Agility Trial Judge - Christie Bowers

2026 PDCA National Special Welcome Party

Wed Night is our 2026 Taco welcome party. It is going to be just awesome.

You MUST pre-register Here
non-members must pay $25 Purchase here

2025 PDCA Annual Awards Dinner

Saturday Evening, November 7, 2026

Dinner Entrees

Entrée #1 Mushroom Grilled Chicken

Entrée #2 Roaster Pork Loin

Entrée #3 (Vegetarian)

Each entrée served with side dishes, salad with dressing, dessert of chef’s choice, dinner rolls, coffee or iced tea. Cash Bar!

Pay online here.

PDCA Pizza Bingo Night

Join PDCA Members for a night of Pizza and Bingo! Each round of Bingo features cash prizes.

Proceeds from the night will support the 2026 National Specialty.

When: Monday, November 2, Time 6PM
Where: TBD

Tickets: The "Playing For a Good Cause" - $30. Includes Pizza Salad and 10 rounds of bingo with I game board. Extra boards $10

Pay Online here

2026 PDCA SHOWCASE AFTERPARTY

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2026 Time TBD

Come join the Private Afterparty and mingle with our TOP PUGS and their owners.

CASH BAR & APPETIZERS WILL BE SERVED

COST: $10 PER PERSON

Pay here

Download the Tentative Schedule Here

The 2026 National Specialty Host Hotel is the Hotel Topeka At City Center 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
Be advised:

• The PDCA has a contractual obligation with the hotel.

• If rooms are not filled → club pays penalties and full price for Ballroom and Meeting Rooms.

• Please book through official link

• If you book outside the group block, the club may lose thousands and future nationals are at risk

There are 2 ways to book Your reservations:
If Booking by phone call 785-431-7200 be sure to use Booking Code   "PDC26".

If Booking on the Internet DO NOT book with 3rd party websites. You must use the link below.

Click here to go to Hotel Topeka’s website or use http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4713082&hotelID=13576

Room Rate

• $129.00 per night

• Total with taxes and fees: $150.99 per night

Room Types

• Limit of two (2) rooms per reservation/name

Pet Policy

• $75.00 non-refundable pet deposit

• Maximum of six (6) dogs per room

• Dogs must be crated when left alone

• Plastic must be placed under all crates

• No x-pens allowed in rooms

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

• A one (1) night deposit will be charged to the credit card immediately upon reservation

• Deposits are refundable only through Sept 28

• Room block cutoff, Thursday,

  October 1, 2026

2026 PDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY RV PARKING INFORMATION

• RVs may arrive on the grounds to park after 12:00 Noon on Saturday, October 31st, 2026.

• Pre-reserved RV Parking is $480.00. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis arriving Saturday, October 31st leaving Sunday, November 8th.

• RV parking space after the deadline or on site with no reservation will be charged an extra $60.00. Space is not guaranteed. Please note that no arrivals after 9:30 p.m. will be allowed.

• Deadline for Reservations are September, 30th 2026 or until all 20 spots are reserved. There will be no refunds whatsoever for cancellations made after this date as the PDCA must pay in advance all reserved spaces at this time.

• RV sites have 30 amp or 50 amp plus water hookup but No sewer, There is a dump station at the grounds or mid week service can be provided at an extra cost. .

• Parking is on pavement with some limited grass behind RV's.

• RV parking is a bit of a walking distance from the Ballroom. Think Orlando.

• All RV’s generators if used must be onboard and use a Gen-Turi exhaust extender or similar to direct the exhaust from your generator. Any portable generators will need prior permission and be located a minimum of 50 feet from RV’s. Please contact the RV chair for information.

• The PDCA, their officers, agents, members or Hotel are not responsible for any loss, theft or damage.

• It is understood that there is no handicapped RV parking.

• All RV’s must be parked in the RV parking lot . There will be no parking of RV’s in the Hotel parking area.

Payment is also available on the PDCA website (additional processing fees will apply)

Name_________________________________________________ Address __________________________________ City ________________ State _________

Phone #_______________ Email ___________________________________

Motorhome ___ 5th Wheel ___ Travel Trailer ____ Length of RV ____ Tow Vehicle yes/no

Date of Arrival __________________ Date of Departure _________________________

We will try our best to accommodate parking next to another attendee. please note name here: ____________________________________________________

Mail reservation form with payment to:

Robert Gravel 4610 Sweet Hollow Place, Lancaster SC 29720

rockbust@gmail.com Cell# 803-370-2444

Make checks payable to the Pug Dog Club of America
PAY ONLINE HERE
Download RV form

Scent Work

Agility

All Trophies may be supported by anyone that is willing to support the Trophy Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.

How to sponsor a trophy: (coming soon)

1. Previous Winners from the 2025 National will have from July 1st through July 15th, 2026 to sponsor their past WINS for 2026. Please consider supporting the 2026 Trophies in honor of your dog's wins. Go here and select an award YOU WON in 2025 to Purchase. Example: Best of Breed, Best of Winners , Best puppy in Sweeps, Best Veteran in sweeps. If you won 1st place in a class you may sponsor the entire class.

2. After July 15th, 2026 Sponsorship will be open to all. Go to our website National page and select an award to Purchase. Please do not sponsor an award you did not win last year until after July 15th

3. you will be listed on the Website and the Electronic Awards Booklet plus the catalog for all early sponsors.

To sponsor an Award or classes of Awards not listed on our website please contact the Sponsor Chair.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Trophy Sponsor Chair

Robert Gravel

rockbust@gmail.com

Show Committee:

• National and Regional Show Chair Karen Burgess

• Agility Chair Laurie Kirkpatrick

ADDITIONAL COORDINATORS:

• Audio Visual Coordinator: TBD

• Annual Awards Dinner: Emily Thiel, Candace Fernandez

• Annual Awards Dinner Centerpieces: Brittny Keating

• Announcer (results only) no steward assisting: Jo Ann Stone

• Apparel-Club On Site Distributor: TBD

• Awards online Booklet: Linda Wright

• Catalog Advertising Sales: Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn

• Catalog Advertising Layout: Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn

• Catalog Sales: Janet McLaughlin and Helen Gale

• Grounds: Margaret Regan
  Health Seminar: TBD

• Judges Education Seminar: Patti Kolesar Stoltz

• Judges Hospitality (Ringside and Hotel Room): TBD
  Jr Showmanship Raffle:

• Brandy lewis, Karri Shiers-Ahlschwede

• Logo: Brook nugent

• Mentors Education: H. Michael Anderson thurs

• Morning Hospitality: Hotel coffee bar

• Obedience & Rally Rent a ring: Margaret Regan

• PDCA Health Fund Raffle, Ticket Sales: Kathleen Smiler

• PDCA General Fund Raffle: Lezlie Dono, Judith Pepin

• Photo OP: Jane Blackerby Boatman

• Showcase Afterparty: Candace Fernandez

• Reserved Seating FundRaiser: Sarah Ayers

• Ribbons: Joseph Cole

• Ring Steward-Regional and National Chief Steward: Karen Burgess

• Junior Events: Kim Langlands

• Roommate Coordinator: Stephanie Buehler

• RV Parking Onsite: TBD

• RV Reservations: Robert Gravel

• Ring Setup and Cleanup: PDCA members

• Show Building Cleanup: Self cleaning show

• Show Photographer: TBD

• Showcase: Joseph Cole

• Showcase Invitations & Rosettes & Medallions: TBD

• ToteBoard posting: Jo anne stone

• Trophy Sponsorship: Robert Gravel

• Trophies: Patti Kolesar Stoltz and Joseph Cole

• Vendors Chair: Sarah Gilreath

• Welcome Bags: TBD

• Welcome Party : Candace Fernandez

• Welcome Table: TBD

The catalog will combine the Chapter club or Regional Shows and the National Show in one catalog,

DEADLINE: Wed September 15th, 2026. LATE ADS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED! PLEASE SEND ADS IN EARLY.

There will be a lottery for top placement spots. Contact Brandi Lewis and Irina Gefelbeyn for more information. Outside Back Cover: $350 Inside Back and Inside Front Cover: $200

Preferred method is adobe PDF high resolution quality. Pages are 5 1/2” X 8 1/2 “ Ad dimensions should be Full page 4 1/2” x7 ½”. ORIGINAL PHOTOS ONLY.

After Purchasing or for any questions and help putting together your ad please contact Brandi Lewis 3EAdventuresKennel@gmail.com or Irina Gefelbeyn igelfenbeyn@gmail.com

All online payments include a payment processing free. Pay Here

Download the Flyer (coming soon)

Official National Store
Go here only

Lezlie Caryn Design Raffle Information. Click here to purchase raffle tickets.