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Bearded Collie Club of Canada
National Specialty 2026




June 18-21, 2026

Dorchester Fairgrounds,
4939 Hamilton Road,
Dorchester, ON N0L 1G6

The BCCC National Specialty will host the following events:
bullet Specialty Dog Show (including sweepstakes, regular and non-regular classes)
bullet Junior Handling
bullet All-breed Obedience Trial (1)
bullet All-breed Rally-Obedience Trials (2)
bullet Canine Good Neighbour testing
bullet Tricks Seminar

Our judges:    
Specialty Show: Lenka Folget Klimova, Kiaora, Czech Republic
Sweepstakes: Filippo Ripoli, Del Cuore Impavido, Italy
Obedience Trial + Rally Trials: Leslie Marshall, Ontario, Canada
CGN Tester: Lorraine Purnell
Tricks Seminar Lorraine Purnell
Boosters: The BCCC will be sponsoring Boosters at each of the Monarch Kennel Club shows, for a total of four boosters.
Show Coordinator Lois Gaspar
Obedience/Rally Chairperson Lisa Danchuk
Show Superintendent Mike Gelinas
Specialty Results: The results of the BCCC National Specialty can be found here when available.
Premium List: The BCCC Premium List is incorporated with the Monarch Kennel Club Premium List and is available now.
Judging Schedule: The BCCC Specialty judging schedule will be available as part of the Monarch judging schedule when available.
Show Secretary:

MJN Show Services
33 Devonglen Drive
Kitchener, ON N2E 1Z6
www.mjnshowservices.com
Phone: 1 (519) 568-8582
Entry Service:

 
Show Photographer:

 
Grooming:

There is a grooming tent (not very big) on site, first come first serve. It is typically occupied by the professional handlers. There is electricity on site, but is limited to the grooming tent. There will be booster baths available on site. 

We suggest that you bring:
- a pop up tent or two, depending on the amount of space you need; and  
- a generator.
Local Attractions:  

Additional Events:
   - Conformation events
   - Tricks Seminar
   - Canine Good Neighour

 
  • This Specialty is being held in conjunction with MONARCH KENNEL CLUB - 4 Championship Dog Shows, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026.
  • There will be a Limited Group 7 Show held during this weekend
  • **There will be SIX sets of Canadian championship points available beginning on June 18, 2026: four all-breed shows, the Limited Group 7 Show and the BCCC National Specialty**. 

The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) has as it's purpose to ensure that one of our most favoured companions, the dog, is accepted as a valued member of the community and is open to all dogs 12 months and over. You do not have to be entered in the specialty to enter. The entry is limited. For information about and requirement for this program, see the CKC page:
Canine Good Neighbour

Contact Lisa for further information.

The BCCC will be offering a Tricks Seminar as an introduction to this activity. One does not need to be entered in the Specialty to sign up for this.

Contact Lisa for further information.
Camping see hotel page
   
  Further information will be posted as it becomes available.