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2026 Trail Ridge KC
UKC Dog Shows
will be held in
Berthoud, Colorado May 8 - 10, 2026
SIX SHOWS over the Weekend
Judges for the 2026 Shows
Friday
Joao Machado - TX
Kathy Russell - VA
Saturday & Sunday
Katherine Short - MS
Nancy Gallant - MI
Janet Emery - IN
David Arthur - OH
Go to LATEST WINS - NEW TITLES
to see information
for the past
May 9 - 11, 2025 Shows
Read On for Further Information.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
TO BE HELD AT THE
2026 SHOWS
2027 TRKC CLUSTER drawing
The Cluster drawing began in 2023. To be held again in 2026. For each 6-Show Cluster Entry in 2026, you will receive an entry form for the 2027 TRKC CLUSTER DRAWING. The lucky person whose name is drawn will receive a Certificate for 1 dog Cluster Entry in 2027. In other words if you enter 2 dogs in all 6 shows in 2025, you will receive 2 entry forms for the drawing. If you name is drawn, you will receive a certificate for 1 dog TRKC cluster entry in 2027.
THE 2025 CERTIFICATE WINNER FOR THE 2026 SHOWS
was Jessica Davis of Phoenix, AZ! Congratulations!
AGE MATTERS COMPETITION
Begun in 2017, TRKC decided to honor senior dogs over 9 yrs. Beautiful Rosettes are awarded for Oldest Dog, Best Moving, and Best Stacked!
In addition to Oldest Dog, Best Moving, and Best Stacked, the judges may also give out Award of Merit Rosettes!
mother's day Surprise drawing
Begun in 2017, TRKC has a drawing for a Beautiful Mother's Day Surprise for the Mother's Day Drawing. This is made and/or put together by one of our very creative members! Must be present to win. 1 free ticket per person. If you entered a dog, your ticket will be in your armband envelope.
EXHIBITOR VOTED BEST JUDGE FOR
THE MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC
Started in 2019 we're continuing this special event! All exhibitors receive an official ballet to vote for whom they feel is the best judge for the weekend. The award is made with a presentation of a beautiful rosette and gift.
ULTIMATE JUNIOR
Started in 2021, each Junior who receives a BEST JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP award will compete for the ULTIMATE JUNIOR Award. There could be up to 6 Juniors in this special event. A Beautiful Rosette and a gift will be awarded.
NEW TITLE AWARDS
If during the Mother's Day Classic Weekend, your dog obtains a NEW TITLE, be sure to ask for a New Title Form. Fill it out and return it to the Event Secretary. New Title Awards may be presented daily.
BEST OF BEST IN SHOWS
In 2013 at the first TRKC conformation shows, The Best of Best in Shows began. This event is held at the very end of the weekend. All dogs receiving a Best In Show, including BIS Altered, BIS Veteran, BIS Puppy and BIS Brace Class are eligible to compete in this event.
Imagine ... there could be up to 30 dogs in this BOBIS class if every BIS winner was a different dog!
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2026 Show information
is now AVAILABLE
Click HERE for all pdf information.
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TRKC OFFERS CASH PRIZES FOR:
BEST OF BEST IN SHOWS
ULTIMATE JUNIOR
EXHIBITOR VOTED BEST JUDGE
The TRAIL RIDGE KENNEL offers the following awards & Rosettes
(See the Ribbons HERE!)
Group Rosettes
New Title Awards
Mother's Day Surprise Drawing
AGE MATTERS Competition for Old Dogs
Award of Merits
Altered Best in Show Rosettes
Altered Reserve Best in Show Rosettes
Novice Puppy Best in Show Rosettes
Novice Puppy Reserve Best Show Rosettes
Veteran Best in Show Rosettes
Veteran Reserve Best in Show Rosettes
Brace Best in Show Rosettes
Brace Reserve Best in Show Rosettes
BEST in Show Rosettes
Reserve BEST in Show Rosettes
ULTIMATE JUNIOR Best of Best in Shows
Reserve ULTIMATE JUNIOR Best of Best in Shows
BEST OF BEST in SHOW Rosette
Reserve BEST OF BEST in SHOW Rosette
Exhibitor Voted Best Judge at Mother's Day Classic (Held on Sunday)
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Brittany McGivney will be the
TRKC 2026 Show Photographer
In case you missed finding a TRKC show photo,
from a previous show, they are on and can be ordered off Brittany's website.
https://mcgivphotography.mypixieset.com/
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TRAIL RIDGE KENNEL Club
2026 OFFICERS
President: Teri Burke
Vice-President: Carly Stephen
Secretary: Nina Marie Sherrer
Corresponding Secretary: Nina Marie Sherrer
Treasurer: Nina Marie Sherrer
Board: Kellie Whitten
Board: Sandy McCrady
Board: Gay Eckes
Board: Craig Gibson
1. How many Variety Breeds are recognized in UKC?
2. How many breeds does UKC recognize that can be shown in Conformation classes as of January 1, 2026?
The answers appears somewhere in the Trail Ridge Kennel Club web site.
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GENERAL MEETINGS
TRKC Welcomes
Working MEMBERS!
We are a progressive and friendly club - every one gets along, everyones ideas are considered and discussed! We would love to have some helpful members! Find out how we can help each other and continue putting on quality UKC conformation shows. You are welcome to attend one of our meetings and see what TRKC has to offer. We meet in the Loveland, Colorado area, usually on a Sunday at 1:00PM. Dates vary according to member schedules.
Email nina@trailridgekennelclub.org for information about our next meeting.
The TRAIL RIDGE KENNEL CLUB meets each month except for May (Show Month) and December (Holiday Gathering). Sometimes by members choice and approval through email, we change a meeting date/time. For exact meeting date and location contact us.
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TRKC's 2nd
NOSEWORK TRIALS
were held
July 20 & 21, 2019
in Longmont CO!
(See the Ribbons HERE!)
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