Welcome to the Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc.!
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc. is officially scheduled to take place on June 5, 2026. Hosted by the prestigious , this premier dog show event promises an unforgettable experience for Labrador enthusiasts, breeders, and competitors alike.
Location & Venue
This year’s event will be proudly held at the local event grounds in the beautiful city of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Whether you are a local resident or traveling from out of state, the local event grounds offers excellent facilities tailored for top-tier canine competitions.
Registration & Premium Lists
Don’t miss your chance to participate! Be sure to review the official Premium List and Judging Programs as soon as they are available to secure your entry. For more details on registration deadlines, superintendents, and official rules, please refer to the documents attached below.
Want to learn more about the host? Visit the Directory Page to see their history, contact info, and upcoming schedule!
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Welcome to the Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc.!
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc. is officially scheduled to take place on {‘raw’: ‘2026-06-05’, ‘rendered’: ‘June 5, 2026′}. Hosted by the prestigious , this premier dog show event promises an unforgettable experience for Labrador enthusiasts, breeders, and competitors alike.
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Location & Venue
This year’s event will be proudly held at the local event grounds in the beautiful city of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Whether you are a local resident or traveling from out of state, the local event grounds offers excellent facilities tailored for top-tier canine competitions.
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Registration & Premium Lists
Don’t miss your chance to participate! Be sure to review the official Premium List and Judging Programs as soon as they are available to secure your entry. For more details on registration deadlines, superintendents, and official rules, please refer to the documents attached below.
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Want to learn more about the host? Visit the Directory Page to see their history, contact info, and upcoming schedule!
nnnExperience the premier canine competition at the official Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc. Conformation and Specialty Show in Lake Charles, Louisiana! Held on June 05, 2026, this prestigious show brings together the region’s finest purebred Labrador Retrievers to compete for top honors under an esteemed panel of judges. Competitors and spectators can look forward to a showcase of breed standard excellence and wonderful camaraderie among breeders, handlers, and Labrador lovers.
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🌟 Key Competitor Information
• Location: Event No: 2026098104, Lake Charles Civic Center, and Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive
• Event Dates: June 05, 2026 to June 07, 2026
• Entry Closing Date: Wednesday – May 20, 2026
• Time Zone: CENTRAL
• Entry Pricing: $32.00
• Special Notice: AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is proudly offered!
• Eligibility: Open to all AKC registered purebred Labrador Retrievers.
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📝 Event 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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🏢 Superintendent: Managed by Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent (mail@onofrio.com | (405) 427-8181). Visit their portal for online entries.
🌐 AKC Event Details: View breed counts, schedule configurations, and coordinates on the official AKC Event Plan Page.
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🏆 Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons
📍 Flower Mound, TX | AKC ID: 6369
Standard Rating (48)
🔥 Expert Panel (3)
🎯 Key Judging Style Tendencies:
🏃♂️ Movement Oriented (38.1%)
📐 Type & Silhouette (19.0%)
🔍 Fussy Dental Exam (4.8%)
📏 Strict Table Exam (4.8%)
🌟 NOHS/Amateur Friendly (4.8%)
📊 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
- ✔️ 🦷 Clean & Scale Teeth: Highly meticulous dental and bite exams are standard. Ensure the dog’s teeth are fully cleaned and scaled prior to showing.
- ✔️ 📏 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.
- ✔️ 🌟 Showcase Owner-Handling: Noted for supporting Owner-Handlers. Perfect for presenting owner-handler or amateur entries.
📅 Official Premium List Pending
The official Premium List (including entry forms, rules, and schedules) for the Calcasieu Kennel Club, Inc. has not yet been released by the superintendent.
It is typically published 4-6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check back soon!
