2025 National Specialty
October 1, 2025 Colonial Park Somerset NJ |
The Lagotto breed classes at the Morris and Essex Kennel Club show have been designated as our 2025 Specialty. Entries are now open (Entry limit 4,455) (This will be the largest Premium ever printed by MB-F) Entries close on September 10, 2025 at Noon Eastern Judges Conformation Mrs. Meghen Riese-Bassell, AKC 2024 National Championship NOHS Sporting Group Judge, Westminster 2023 Judging Panel
Sweepstakes Mrs. Carolyn Adkins-Fry UK Kennel Club Judge since 1989 AKC approved for Bracchi Italiani, Lagotti Romagnoli, Retrievers (Golden), & Spinoni Italiani. In the UK she is a Breed Specialist Judge for Lagotto Romagnolo and Spinoni Italiani. Host HotelMake reservations at the facilities that are the most convenient for you. We do NOT have a discount group rate at this hotel. Hyatt House Branchburg/Bridgewater 3141 Route 22 East, Branchburg, NJ 08876 T +1 908 704 2191 F +1 908 704 8099 hyatthousebranchburgbridgewater.com | Live links are underlined Judges Education Silent Auction Welcome Reception Awards Catherine Elder Challenge Trophy (introduction) Live Auction
Judging begins Group Judging Best in Show Reception Donate to the Specialty General Fund Merchandise - Closed Last day to order is Aug 25th |
Special Attraction
To be awarded after Best of Breed.The judge will select the winner of each from all the dogs presented to him (class and CH dogs). The club will provide the judge with cards that he gives to the dogs he wants to come back into the ring after Best of Breed and compete for the Three Special Awards.
Best Head
Best Coat
Best Construction & Movement
For information contact your Show Chairs at NationalSpecialty@LagottoUS.com
Barry Silbiger, 917.660.1051
Jim Talbert 757.848.3354
Your Show Committee:
Tammy Vann,
Susan Wagner,
Noelene Shoemaker
Kim Dabrowski,
Kathy Hollinger
Jean Davis-Barger,
Jamie Soucie,
Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes
Denise Peters
Carolyn Talbert,
Bradley Burkes,
Ann Sweeting,
Adrienne Perry,