Crating & Grooming

We are now reserving space for the 2026 NBC National Specialty. There is no charge for reserved space. Unreserved space will be available for day grooming, on a space available basis.

The Grooming Area will open at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. All items and dogs must be removed by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6.

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 water.

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

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

NOTE: * indicates required field in the form.

Grooming and Crating Request
Your Name *
Please provide a number where you can be reached DURING the show.
What is the date and approximate time you will be arriving at the show site and want to set up? The grooming area will open on Sunday, November 1, at 11:00 a.m. *
Are you staying onsite or at another location? *
When will your dogs be in the grooming area? *
Are there people you wish to be near? We will make every effort to honor requests, but can't guarantee it.