FRIDAY, APRIL10, 2026
 

92nd, 93rd BACK TO BACK
SPECIALTIES

Afghan Hound Club of California, Inc.
 

Entries Limited to 100 per Specialty

AM Judge: Rick Martin

Sweepstakes: Denise Willeford

PM Judge: Yancy Russell

Entries Close 6:00PM PDT, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 OR
when Entry Limit has been reached
 
 
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

 • Back To Back - Afghan Hound Club of California Specialty • 
• Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Specialty • 
• San Angeles Saluki Club Specialty • 
•  Southern California Whippet Association Specialty • 
 

Friday, April 10, 2026

Morning Event 92nd Independent Specialty Show, 
Sweepstakes

Parade of Veterans & Parade of Rescue Dogs

Afternoon 93rd Independent Specialty Show

Entries Limited to 100 Per Specialty

NOHS- Offered at Both Specialties
 

Premium available at www.dogzibit.com for Friday 10th.
Premium Jack Bradshaw for Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th
www.jbradshaw.com
 
 
 

Attention Future Hound Judges.
Observe hound specialists judging major entries
in most all of the hound breeds at one location.
A great continuing education experience.
 
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026

 Western Hound Association of Southern California #1

Afghan Breed Judge: Mrs. Carole Beyerle

Sweepstakes: Mr. Robert Newman

Best Hound In Show: Ms. Mary Dukes

 Entries Close NOON PDT, Wednesday March 25, 2026
 
 
 

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026

Western Hound Association of Southern California #2

Afghan Breed: Mr. John D. Arvin
Sweepstakes: Mr. Steven L. Klein

 Best Hound In Show:Ms. Mary Lynne Elliot
 
 

Entries Close NOON, PDT, Wednesday March 25, 2026
 
 

Afghan Hound Club of California, Inc.
Jennifer Flynn, Chairman
925-519-2395
empireafghanhounds@gmail.com

Afghan Hound Club of California. Inc. 
Event Secretary Lorraine Yu, 425-765-9146
Dogzibit
www.dogzibit.com
P.O. Box 2044
Woodinville, WA 98072-2044.
Show page: https://www.dogzibit.com/project/ahcc/

ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00PM, PDT, Wednesday March 25, 2026
 

Western Hound Association of Southern California, Inc. #1 and #2
  SUPERINTENDENT 
Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Services 
320 Maple Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone: 323-727-0136 
Website: www.jbradshaw.com

Entries Close 12 noon, Wednesday March 25, 2026
 
 

NO ALCHOL PERMITTED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.
 

*****SHOW SITE*****


click arrow above to view video
 
 

Oak Canyon (Private) Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado (Orange County), CA 92676
Minutes from Orange County-John Wayne Airport
There are plenty of tree-shaded areas on the perimeter of
the park. We recommend exhibitors "bring their pop-up tents."
NO PERSONAL GOLF CARTS ON THE SHOW GROUNDS.
 

EXHIBITOR HOST HOTEL- www.lq.com

EXHIBITOR – SPECTATOR HOST HOTEL
LaQuinta Inn & Suites - by Wyndham Orange County Airport
2721 Hotel Terrace 
Santa Ana, CA 92705
DO NOT CALL THE HEADQUARTERS 800 NUMBER FOR
RESERVATIONS. YOU MUST CALL DIRECT:
Telephone: 714-540-1111, Option 5 Specify "Western Hound"

Approximately 20 minutes to the show grounds, depending on traffic. 
Airport shuttle is available 5:30 am – 10:45 pm from John Wayne Airport
only. Make reservations ASAP – rooms will go fast. 
A block of rooms have been set-aside. 
When making reservations, refer to Western Hound (Dog Show)
for special rate of $129.00 per night. No dog deposit. After March 26, 2025, 
the rates will NOT be guaranteed at the group rate. 
Complementary Bright-Side Breakfast 6AM to 9AM. 
Rooms are available on the first floor and offered on a 

NO EXCEPTIONS
 

Also the regular sit-down breakfast is back – no more "Grab n Go".

NO EXCEPTIONS
 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
***********

Please keep dogs crated while in the hotel rooms. EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE
for cleanup around hotel and surrounding areas. DO NOT exercise your dogs
on the Embassy Suites Hotel property next to the LaQuinta Hotel. We
had complaints that exhibitors are NOT picking up after their dogs.

There will be Food Trucks & a Coffee Truck on Saturday and Sunday
 
 

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium
lists is subject to AKC EVENT COMMITTEE RULES. We expect exhibitors-
spectators to be responsible guests in a respectful manner. A report that
an exhibitor-spectator that has abused hotel and motel property or
"VERBALLY ABUSED EMPLOYEES" during this weekend may result in 
EVENT COMMITTEE (AKC) DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Western Hound 
Associations of Southern California, Inc., and all AKC Licensed dog clubs
reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in
accordance with provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the
AKC Rules of Applying to Dog Shows.
 

THINGS TO DO IN ORANGE COUNTY & NEARBY:
South Coast Mall (nearby) 
Fashion Island (nearby) 
Laguna Beach (nearby)
Newport Beach (nearby)
San Diego Zoo (Approximate 50 minutes)
 
 

ALL EVENTS
• Same Location - Private Park
• Beautiful Show Site, Large Rings
• Beautiful Lagoon within the park
• Bring your own Pop-Up Tents
• Shade trees around perimeter
• Sunny Southern California Weather
• Beautiful Trophies
• Southern California Hospitality
• Minutes from Orange County-John Wayne Airport
NO SMOKING UNDER ANY TENTS PROVIDED BY THE HOST CLUB.
 
 
 
 

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