Calendar

This list shows all of the UK Championship shows for 2026 where Kennel Club Challenge Certificates are on offer for Newfoundlands. Also included are the Breed Club Open Shows for 2026.

We update this list with the judges, links to schedules and closing dates when they are known.

NOTE: The closing dates for online entries are frequently extended and this page may not always reflect any such extension.

Links in this page

  • Click on the Show name to open a new browser window with the Show Schedule (if available)
  • Click on the Postcode to open a new browser window with a Bing map showing the location
  • Click on the Postal date to open a new browser window with the Entry form
  • Click on the Online date to open a new browser window for entering online
  • After the Show date, clicking on the Show name opens a new browser window with the results
If entries close in less than a week, the date appears in red
2026 UK CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND BREED CLUB OPEN SHOW CALENDAR Closing dates for entries
Date Show Venue Postcode Judge (info) Postal Online
17 January (Saturday) Manchester Dog Show Society Stafford ST18 0BD Mr. Jackie Stubbs (non-breed specialist- Cotarinn) 09/12/2025 16/12/2025 11:59:00
21 February (Saturday) The Newfoundland Club (Open Show) Coventry CV8 2LZ Ms. Stella Baxter (Davistell/Starcove)
05 March (Thursday) Crufts Birmingham B40 1NT Mr. Gary J. Coldwell (Zentaur)
04 April (Saturday) Northern Newfoundland Club Markfield LE67 9RJ Mrs. Catherine (Margaret) Cox (Coxbrook)
18 April (Saturday) Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales Builth Wells LD2 3SY  
23 April (Thursday) West of England Ladies' Kennel Society Malvern WR13 6NW  
02 May (Saturday) Southern Newfoundland Club Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3FL  
02 May (Saturday) Southern Newfoundland Club (Open Show) Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3FL Mr. Bobby Templeton (non-breed specialist - Humeston)
10 May (Sunday) Birmingham National Dog Show Stafford ST18 0BD Mr. Stephen Atkinson (non-breed specialist)
14 May (Thursday) Scottish Kennel Club (All Breeds) Edinburgh EH28 8NB Mr. John Ritchie (non-breed specialist - Hollibell)
14 May (Thursday) Scottish Kennel Club Edinburgh EH28 8NB Mrs. Jan D. Groves (Bridgestone)
24 May (Sunday) Bath Canine Society Bath BA1 8EG  
29 May (Friday) Southern Counties Canine Association Thatcham RG18 9QZ  
06 June (Saturday) Three Counties Agricultural Society Malvern WR13 6NW Ms. Jacqui Woodhall (Bearhugs)
21 June (Sunday) Blackpool & District Canine Society Blackpool PR4 0UA Mr. Jeff Horswell (non-breed specialist - Drakesleat)
27 June (Saturday) Windsor Dog Show Society Windsor SL4 6HX Prof. Genoveffa Giambona (Trinashores)
03 July (Friday) Boston & District Canine Society Oakham LE15 7TW  
11 July (Saturday) The Newfoundland Club (Open Show) Malvern WR13 6NW Mrs. Shelagh Needham (non-breed specialist - Oscarlusion/Cotoncloude)
11 July (Saturday) National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society Malvern WR13 6NW  
25 July (Saturday) Leeds City & District Canine Association Harewood LS17 9LQ  
31 July (Friday) Paignton & District Fanciers' Association Clyst EX5 1DJ  
01 August (Saturday) Northern Newfoundland Club Coventry CV8 2LZ Mr. Stephen Kinsella (Kenamu - EIRE)
01 August (Saturday) Northern Newfoundland Club (Open Show) Coventry CV8 2LZ Mr. William Dobbin Jnr. (Brooklynbear)
09 August (Sunday) Bournemouth Canine Association Poole SO42 7QH  
22 August (Saturday) Welsh Kennel Club Builth Wells LD2 3SY Mr. Paul Lawless (non-breed specialist - Revloch, Ireland)
29 August (Saturday) Driffield Agricultural Society Wetherby LS22 5EJ  
03 September (Thursday) City of Birmingham Canine Association Coventry CV8 2LZ Mr. G. Cruse (non-breed specialist)
13 September (Sunday) Richmond Dog Show Society Guildford GU3 1HY Ms. Maggi Bryant (non-breed specialist - Panelma)
20 September (Sunday) Darlington Dog Show Society Ripon HG4 1UG Mrs. Frances I. Kaye (non-breed specialist - Danfrebek)
27 September (Sunday) Belfast Dog Show Society Belfast BT27 5RF  
11 October (Sunday) South Wales Kennel Association Builth Wells LD2 3SY  
17 October (Saturday) The Newfoundland Club Coventry CV8 2LZ  
17 October (Saturday) The Newfoundland Club Coventry CV8 2LZ  
24 October (Saturday) Midland Counties Canine Society Stafford ST18 0BD  
07 November (Saturday) Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Scotland Edinburgh EH28 8NB  
29 November (Sunday) Southern Newfoundland Club Coventry CV8 2LZ Mr. David J. Butcher (Muscadine)
13 December (Sunday) Ladies' Kennel Association Stafford ST18 0BD