We are now reserving space for the 2024 NBC National Specialty. There is no charge for reserved space. Unreserved space will be available for day grooming, space available.

The Grooming Area will open at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. All items and dogs must be removed by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8.

Click here for a Room Diagram. Convention Center B is the grooming space for the entire specialty. Convention Center A is where the main ring will be located.

Please complete the form below to request your space. All spaces are approximately 8′ x 8′. There are approximately 120 spaces.  We encourage people to share spaces, as well as stacking crates.

Dogs may stay overnight in the grooming area. The room will be locked through the night with a security guard. Access is until 11:00 p.m., and the guard will be on duty 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Public x-pens will be available in the convention area. Personal x-pens can be set up in an area outside of the grooming space. NO personal x-pens will be allowed in the grooming area.

We will have an outdoor bathing station with warm water.

Grooming/Crating Assignments will be completed and published after entries close.

Questions: Click here to email Vargab Pathak and Tom Krier.

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