2026 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

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Entries are open! Click here to find entries! Entries close Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 Noon

1. Breeders Showcase will be Friday, February 27, after the Breed judging at the Boykin Spaniel grooming area. Deadline for submissions is February 11th! To enter you must meet the following criteria:
2. Entry fee is $40.00 to receive a Flag to participate. Make your payments by clicking here.
3. Have at least 1, no more than 3 dogs to exhibit.
4. Exhibiting dogs must be 6 months of age or older at the time of the events.
5. Be a breeder of at least one AKC Champion at the show and entered to exhibit.
6. Be the breeder on file with the AKC and a member of the BSCBAA in good standing to exhibit the dogs present (need not be the owner).
7. Multiple Generations are welcomed!. 

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From embroidered vests and hats to National Specialty logo shirts and custom Boykin embroidered bumper tags. 

Come to the Nationals looking stylish in your new Boykin attire!

The Top Performer Award presented by Amberfield Sporting Dogs and will recognize the Boykin Spaniel earning the most points across multiple show and performance classes/events offered at the Maryland Sporting Dog Shows on Saturday & Sunday. Outline for criteria coming soon.

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Arrival Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Departure Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

Last day to book: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Group Name: Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America

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2026 National Specialty in West Friendship, MD, February 27–

March 1, 2026

More details to come!

Sponsorships for the 2026 BSCBAA AKC National Specialty: Thank you to all sponsors! To view our Premier sponsors, please click below. 

With over 30 trophy options available, a range of sponsorship levels designed to accommodate every budget to demonstrate your commitment to the breed.