2026 Youth Nationals Bench Show Judge

Location: Greenville, PA

December 5, 2025

Source: Trevor Wade
Job Title: Coonhound Program Manager
Email: twade@ukcdogs.com

The 2026 UKC Youth Nationals will be held July 24-25, 2026 in Greenville, PA. There will be more information available on the event page soon. Meet our Bench Show judge, Todd Turner!

Todd Turner
I am a 3rd generation coonhunter. My great grandfather passed coonhunting down to my dad, and he passed it to me. I have owned English dogs my entire life, showing for 43 years and hunting from the time I could make it through the woods.

I have been a Bench Show Judge for 29 years and a Master of Hounds for 27 years. Over the years, I've judged many breed sectionals and Regional Qualifying Events; A highlight being judging the Bluetick Breeders of America Spring hunt twice.

I married Stephanie 25 years ago and live with her in Conneaut Lake, PA. Together we have 2 children, Nathaniel and Camille. Both kids have also enjoyed raising, training, hunting, and showing our dogs. In addition to our dogs, Stephanie and I have also started raising and showing Silver Marten rabbits. We love God, family, and the outdoors. I want to thank UKC for the opportunity to judge Youth Nationals and aiding in passing along our tradition to the next generation.

Youth Nationals Bench Show Judge, Todd Turner

Guided by the belief that dogs make a difference by being the best partner a human can have in the field, on the job, or in a competition event, UKC is a community for people and dogs to pursue excellence together. Founded in 1898, UKC has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of Dogs That Do More, and their owners, by providing essential resources to help owners and breeders make informed decisions. The dog-human bond is celebrated through family-friendly programs highlighting the instincts and heritage of purebred and mixed-breed dogs alike at over 18,000 licensed events annually.