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The National will be held October 30 - November 6, 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee, at the MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center.

Details coming!

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

Tentative National Schedule

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

NOTE: The schedule will NOT be finalized until entries close!

Friday, October 30

  • All Breed Scent Work PREMIUM
  • All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM

Saturday, October 31

  • All Breed Scent Work PREMIUM
  • All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM
  • Agility – Three Bulls Farm, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap, TN 37711 PREMIUM
  • Performance Parade

Sunday, November 1

  • All Breed CAT & FastCAT – Kingsport Rec Soccer, 2969 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy, Kingsport, TN PREMIUM
  • Agility – Three Bulls Farm, 625 Beech Grove Rd., Bulls Gap, TN 37711 PREMIUM
  • Grooming Area opens
  • Blessing of the Hounds
  • Welcome Party

Monday, November 2

  • Hunting Performance Trail – location TBD
  • NBC Regional Specialty
    Sweepstakes: Judge –  Betsy Manifold PREMIUM
  • NBC Regional Specialty: Junior Showmanship PREMIUM
  • NBC National – Rally PREMIUM
  • NBC National – Obedience PREMIUM
  • Top 20 Judging
  • Grooming Seminar hosted by Laura Chamness & Aaron Wilkerson
  • Stud Dog Social

Tuesday, November 3

  • NBC Regional Specialty
    Conformation: Judge – Sue Bownds PREMIUM
  • NBC National – Junior Showmanship PREMIUM
  • NBC National – 4-6 Month Puppy PREMIUM
  • NBC National – Pee Wee Competition
  • Judges Education
  • AmBRNet Event

Wednesday, November 4

Judging schedule will be set once entries close.

  • NBC National – Sweeps PREMIUM
  • NBC National – Conformation PREMIUM
  • Parade of Juniors
  • Top 20 / NOHS Showcase
  • NBC Supporting Membership Meeting

Thursday, November 5

Judging schedule will be set once entries close.

  • NBC National – Conformation & Intervariety Judging PREMIUM
  • NBC Awards Banquet

Friday, November 6

  • Hunting Performance Trail – location TBD