2026 NBC National - National Beagle Club Specialty

Conformation, Junior Showmanship, 4-6 Month Pup Judge: Ann Roth

Sweeps Judge: Jennifer Leitao

Pee Wee Judge: Jennifer Bell

Obedience/Rally Judge: Russ Hornfisher

Scent Work Judges: Jeremy McLaughlin, Kimberly Melton Hall, Lise Pedigo, Diane Goff

Agility Judge: Pamela R. Sturtz

Show Chair: Nick Halley

National Schedule

Unless otherwise indicated, events will take place at MeadowView Conference Center.

Conformation, Sweeps, Junior Showmanship, Pee Wee, 4-6 Month Puppy, Obedience, & Rally: click HERE for schedule.

Agility Timeline: click HERE for schedule.

All-Breed Scent Work Run Order: Click HERE for info.

Fast CAT / CAT: Coming Soon!

Hunting Performance Trial: Coming Soon!

7:00 a.m. – All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM
8:00 a.m. – Briefing in Conference Center Lobby – All Breed Scent Work PREMIUM

7:00 a.m. – All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM
8:00 a.m. – Briefing in Conference Center Lobby – All Breed Scent Work PREMIUM
9:00 a.m. – Agility – Three Bulls Farm, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap, TN 37711 PREMIUM
6:30 p.m. – Performance Parade & Event

7:00 a.m. – All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM
9:00 a.m. – Agility – Three Bulls Farm, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap, TN 37711 PREMIUM
11:00 a.m. – Grooming Area opens
6:00 p.m. – Blessing of the Hounds
6:30 p.m. – Welcome Party

6:00 a.m. – Hunting Performance Test – Greene County Beagle Club, 535 Jeffries Lane, Mosheim, TN 37818 PREMIUM
8:00 a.m. – NBC Regional Specialty
Sweepstakes: Judge – Betsy Manifold PREMIUM
8:00 a.m. – NBC National – Obedience PREMIUM
Immediately Following Obedience – NBC National – Rally PREMIUM
1:15 p.m. – NBC Regional Specialty: Junior Showmanship PREMIUM
1:45 p.m. – NBC Regional Specialty – Beagles, Not Exceeding 13 in.
Conformation: Judge – Sue Bownds
Top 20 Judging
Grooming Seminar hosted by Laura Chamness & Aaron Wilkerson
6:30 p.m. – Stud Dog Social – Click here to sign up your dog.

8:00 a.m. – NBC Regional Specialty – Beagles, Over 13 In. But Not Exceeding 15 In., Followed by Intervariety Judging
Conformation: Judge – Sue Bownds PREMIUM
3:00 p.m.– Judges Education Seminar
4:00 p.m. – NBC National – Junior Showmanship PREMIUM
4:30 p.m. – NBC National – 4-6 Month Puppy PREMIUM
NBC National – Pee Wee Competition
4:30 p.m. – Judges Education Hands On
Parade of Juniors
6:30 p.m. – Top 20 / NOHS Showcase

8:00 a.m. – NBC National – Sweeps PREMIUM
1:30 p.m. – NBC National – Beagles, Not Exceeding 13 in. – PREMIUM
NBC Supporting Membership Meeting – 30 minutes after judging ends
6:30 p.m. – AmBRNet Event

8:00 a.m. – NBC National – Beagles, Over 13 In. But Not Exceeding 15 In., Followed by Intervariety Judging – PREMIUM
6:30 p.m. – NBC Awards Banquet

6:00 a.m. – Hunting Performance Test – Greene County Beagle Club, 535 Jeffries Lane, Mosheim, TN 37818 PREMIUM