National Specialty Breed Winners

The highlight of any national specialty is the selection of the Best of Breed winner. A lovely lineup of specials increases the excitement, These are our winners.

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2024 Grey Summit, MO
Judge: Douglas Johnson
GCHG Quiche’s Shadow Hunter CGC TKN

2023 Wilmington, OH
Judge: Dana Cline
GCH Jasms Light Up the Night

2022 Gray Summit, MO
Judge: Rick Gschwender
Am CH Can GCHEx Boyero Triple Twist Salto

2021 Farmington, UT
Judge: Danielle Brown
BOB: GCH Quiche's R Princess Leia

2019 Conyers, GA
Judge: Linda Clark
GCH Limerick Sweet Baby James

2018 Gray Summit, MO
Judge: Jan Paulk
GCH JBB's Turn the Tables

2017 Ventura, CA
Judge: Marcia Proud
Aktiv's All My Loving

2016 Lancaster, PA
Judge: Sam Houston McDonald
CH I'm Special Griswold's Official Sequel

2015 Loveland, CO
Judge: Steven Gladstone
GCH Rocheuses Me and My Shadow of Cornus

2014 Gray Summit, MO
Judge: Patricia Hastings
GCH Margaux's Va Voom

2013 Parker, TX
Judge: Nancy Eilks
GCH Stonepillar's Steel Blu

2012 Huron, OH
Judge:  Knut-Sigurd Wilberg
CH Boyero Keep on Lovin’ Me

2011 St. Louis, MO
Judge:  Judith Goodin
GCH Rocheuses Me & My Shadow of Cornus

2010 Portland, OR
Judge:  Eleanor Rensink
CH Quiche’s Grand Finale

2009 Essex Junction, VT
Judge:  Dr. Harry Smith
CH Tiwa Josh de La Salsa

2008 Albuquerque, NM
Judge:  Patricia Laurens
BOB:  CH Quiche’s Demetrius

2007 Rockford, IL
Judge:  Yvonne Savard
CH Quiche’s Demetrius

2006 Frederick, MD
Judge:  Ilona Onstenk-Shenk
CH Ace’s Indelible Mark HT

2005 Rochester, MN
Judge:  Donald Booxbaum
CH Ace’s Indelible Mark HT

2004 Colorado Springs, CO
Judge:  David Raper
CH Cam Marlee’s Roar of the Tundra

2003 St. Louis, MO
Judge:  Michelle Billings
CH Quiche’s Zena Warrior Princess

2002 Springfield, OH
Judge:  Cathy Daugherty
CH Nebadon’s Daredevil Spirit

2001 Phoenix, AZ
Judge:  Dr. Carmen Battaglia
CH Madrone Ledge Val St. Lambert

2000 Pleasanton, CA
Judge:  Sandi Goldman
CH Belle Creek’s Trading Places

1999 Oconomowac, WI
Judge:  Marcia Proud
CH I’m Special The Heat is On

1998 St. Louis, MO
Judge:  Rick Gschwender
CH Rothschild Buckingham

1997 Washington, DC
Judge:  Anne R. Clark
CH Terra’s Too Hot To Handle

1996 Albuquerque, NM
Judge:  Patrick Donierer
CH Galbraith’s Eye Spy

1995 Phoenix, AZ
Judge:  Donald Booxbaum
CH Aristes Hot Rod

1994 Hillsboro, OR 1993 St. Louis, MO
Judge: Patricia Laurens Judge:  Michelle Billings
CH Quiche’s Nite Ryder

1992 Port Huron, MI
Judge:  Marilyn Biggs
CH Quiche’s Maverick

1991 Chicago, IL
Judge:  Chet Collier
CH Galbraith’s Iron Eyes

1990 Charlotte, NC
Judge:  J Council Parker
CH Rocheuses Singular Sensation

1989 Santa Fe, NM
Judge:  Virginia Hampton & Quentin LaHam
CH Mocha De Mon Coeur

1988 Boston, MA
Judge:  Carl May Jr.
CH Zarko Iris vh Verberushof

1987 Washington, DC
Judge:  Alphons Verheyen
CH Delys Calm Winchester

1986 Tacoma, WA
Judge:  Carl May Jr
CH Tissa’s Bridget Lenore

1985 West Allis, WI
Judge:  Wenzel Dvornak
CH Rombo High Mighty & Proud

1983 Westbury, CT
Judge:  Chet Collier
CH Hollandia’s Evil of Adele

1982 Detroit, MI
Judge:  Ralph Goldman
CH Adele’s Alexander

1981 Colorado Springs, CO
Judge:  Thelma von Thaden
CH Foxfire’s Abel Luke

1980 Windsor Locks, CT
Judge:  Joe Mellor
CH Adele’s Alexander

1979 Detroit, MI
Judge:  Winifred Heckmann
CH Hollandia’s Evil of Adele

1978 Pasadena, CA
Judge:  Mr. Des Farges
CH Timlor Bairgnhomme

1977 Radnor, PA
Judge:  Marilyn Meshirer
CH Timlor Bairgnhomme

1976 Devon KC
Judge:  Mr. James Culp
CH Taquin du Posty Arlequin

1975 Somerset Hill NJ
Judge:  Mrs. E. Smith
CH Chanterie Vicaire

1974 Detroit, MI
Judge:  Mr. L Welsh
CH Deewal Victor

1972 Somerset Hills, NJ Judge:  Carl May Jr.
1973 Harrisburg, PA Judge:  Kenneth Tiffin
CH Tamara Bras De Fer

1971B   Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  Joe Mellor
CH Madrone Ledge Socrate

1970-A     Sand & Sea Kennel Club
Judge:  Mrs. L Demidoff
CH Prudhon des Preux Vuilbaards

1970-B  Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  Mr. L. Murr
CH Picolette du Posty Arlequin

1969 Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  V. J. Martinage
CH Odelette du Posty Arlequin

1968 Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  Mr. Trullinger
CH Naris du Posty Arlequin

1967 Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  A. Van Court
CH Deewal Lorenzo

1966 Philadelphia, PA
Judge:  Carl May Jr.
CH Job de la Thudine

1965 Philadelphia, PA
Judge: J J Duncan
CH Konard Du Rotiane