Events
Events
2026 National Specialty
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: TBD (not before 11am, per the event link below)
Location:
Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds
2900 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Pre-Entries Open: April 20, 2026
Pre-Entries Close: May 18, 2026
Enter the Kangal Dog National Specialty 2026
Hotel Information: 2026 UKC Premier Exhibitor Hotel Blocks
All entries must be submitted online during this four-week window.
You do not have to be a member of the KDCA to enter.
We strongly encourage exhibitors to enter early.
Additional Conformation Classes Offered:
1. Junior Showmanship (handler is 2-18 years of age)
2. Novice Puppy (puppy is 3-6 months of age)
3. Veteran (dog 7 years of age or older)
4. Licensed Altered Class (UKC registered spayed or neutered)
Whether you are exhibiting, supporting fellow Kangal Dog owners, or simply celebrating the breed, we look forward to welcoming you to Kalamazoo for this exciting National Specialty event.
Join us as we honor the strength, loyalty, and historic working ability of the Kangal Dog.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Show Chair: Dennis Vega
Show Secretary: Rachel Prince
chippewavalleykangals@gmail.com