Celebrate breed standard excellence and wonderful camaraderie at the Grand Traverse Kennel Club Specialty Show in Traverse City, Michigan! Starting on June 12, 2026, this beautiful event highlights the stunning structure, movement, and temperament of top-winning Labradors.
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🌟 nKey Competitor Information
• Location: Event No: 2026103418, Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, 3606 Blair Townhall Rd, Traverse City, MI
• Event Dates: June 12, 2026
• Entry Closing Date: Wednesday – May 27, 2026
• Time Zone: EASTERN
• Entry Pricing: $30.00
• Eligibility: Open to all AKC registered purebred Labrador Retrievers.
1nEvent Overview
• Preparation: Carefully review the official Premium List and breed schedules for ring times, assignments, and specific entry details.
• Venue Regulations: Dogs must be kept on short leashes (no retractable leads allowed) or crated at all times when not actively competing. Clean up after your dog immediately.
• Competitor Comfort: Please bring your own grooming tables, pop-up tents/shades, crates, folding lawn chairs, and fresh water for your dogs.
• Spectators Welcome: Spectators are highly encouraged to attend and witness magnificent canine athletes. Please follow ring etiquettes and ask handlers before approaching dogs.
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🔗 Quick Competitor Resources
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🏢 nSuperintendent: Managed by Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent (info@foytrentdogshows.com | (573) 687-2101). Visit their portal for online entries.
🌐 AKC Event Details: View breed counts, schedule configurations, and coordinates on the official Master National Qualifier Grounds.
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🏆 Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
📍 PRINCE GEORGE, BC | AKC ID: 6773
Standard Rating (21)
🔥 Expert Panel (4)
🎯 Key Judging Style Tendencies:
📐 Type & Silhouette (28.6%)
😊 Patient & Gentle (28.6%)
📏 Strict Table Exam (14.3%)
🛡️ Conservative Scoring (14.3%)
📊 Style Profile & Executive Analysis
Exhibitors consistently note this judge’s warm, exceptionally patient, and encouraging ringside manner. They take active steps to put sensitive dogs, young puppies, and newer amateur/owner-handlers at ease. The ring atmosphere is described as highly positive, supportive, and conducive to showing undercard exhibits. During evaluations, this judge places a heavy emphasis on overall structural balance and clean silhouette outlines, but requires correct, sound movement (gait) on the go to award top placements. A typey, beautiful outline must be backed up by excellent reach and drive, with cosmetic grooming details remaining secondary to physical coordination.
📌 Actionable Ring Preparation Checklist
- ✔️ 📏 Practice Table Stack: Follows a specific, focused table setup and examination procedure. Practice stacking steadily to prevent backing up.
- ✔️ 🏃♂️ Pace the Trot: Showcases heavy movement focus. Keep the dog at a controlled, balanced pace on the move to show maximum reach and drive.
- ✔️ 📐 Highlight Silhouette: Emphasizes clean outline shape and carriage. stack neatly and highlight breed-specific proportions.
- ✔️ 😊 Relax Sensitive Entries: Exceptionally patient and gentle. Keep sensitive dogs or young puppies relaxed to take advantage of this friendly ring environment.
- ✔️ 🛡️ Be Prepared for Tight Cuts: Historically conservative with ribbon awards. Present a highly worthy, correct exhibit.
🏆 Ms. Jo Ann Pavey
📍 BARRIE, ON L4N 5V | AKC ID: 98431
Standard Rating (4)
📊 Style Profile & Executive Analysis
Maintains a professional, standard ring environment. Handlers can expect a courteous, efficient examination process that prioritizes clean presentation and focused work. Performs standard class evaluations focused on overall breed standard balance, structural soundness, and correct temperament representation.
📌 Actionable Ring Preparation Checklist
- ✔️ 🐾 Standard breed Presentation: Present the dog in a clean, standard coat texture following correct breed proportions.
- ✔️ 🤝 Courteous Etiquette: Follow standard ringside directions and keep the ring moving efficiently.
📅 Official Premium List Pending
The official Premium List (including entry forms, rules, and schedules) for the Grand Traverse Kennel Club has not yet been released by the superintendent.
It is typically published 4-6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check back soon!
