Great Smoky Mountain Dog Club
Dates
Fri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Host Club
Great Smoky Mountain Dog Club | visit website
Secretary
Darice Ragan
865.856.0508
gsmdc2005@gmail.com
Chairperson
Bill Ragan
865.856.0508
gsmdc2005@gmail.com
Events Offered
Conformation (Altered Conformation, Junior Showmanship)
Location
McMinn County Expo Center
2405 Decatur Hwy
Athens, TN 37303
(Outdoors)
865.856.0508
Conformation Schedule
| Fri Show 1 | Fri Show 2 | Sat Show 1 | Sat Show 2 | Sun Show 1 | Sun Show 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am |
| Entries Close | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am |
| Start Time | 9:30am | 10:30am | 9:30am | 10:30am | 9:30am | 10:30am |
| Junior Showmanship | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Guardian | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Scenthound | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Sighthound | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Gun Dog | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Northern | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| American Eskimo | Stephanie Mueller | NOT OFFERED | Kimberly Caines | NOT OFFERED | Kimberly Allison | NOT OFFERED |
| Herding | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog | Stephanie Mueller | NOT OFFERED | Kimberly Caines | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | Helayne Parker |
| Terrier | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Toy Fox Terrier | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
| Companion | Stephanie Mueller | Dr. Kathryn Baxter | Kimberly Caines | Emily Carabello | Kimberly Allison | Helayne Parker |
Pre-Entry Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | $25.00 | |
| Junior Showmanship | $10.00 |
Day of Show Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | $35.00 | |
| Junior Showmanship | $10.00 |
Entries Open:
March 1, 2026
Pre-Entry Deadline:
Received By April 1, 2026
Please send Pre-Entries to:
Darice Ragan
4922 Morganton Rd
Greenback, TN 37742
865.856.0508
gsmdc2005@gmail.com
Exhibitor Entry Forms |
General Information
ENTRY LIMIT
175 Dogs per Show
ENTERING ONLINE
1)Email entry form and pay via PayPal @ GSMDC2005@gmail.com ADD 5% to Total.
2)Download an entry form from club site or UKC site, fill out, email to GSMDC2005@gmail.com.
3)Entry form MUST PRINT OUT in Landscape (longways). Printed Portrait (halfways) will NOT be accepted.
4)NO PHOTOS of entry forms will be accepted.
5)Per UKC rules, an Entry Form received without Payment is an Invalid Entry.
6)Any PayPal fees charged to GSMDC are passed on to entrant.
7)Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $40 bank fee.
DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES
-CASH PAYMENTS ONLY -- NO CHECKS, NO E-CHECKS via PayPal
-DO NOT bring sick dogs to the show site.
-DO NOT bring puppies or dogs that have had Parvo within 6 months of show date.
SPOT EVALUATIONS
-$25 per Test
-Evaluator: Aleana Yocum
-Contact Aleana to sign up - ph: 859.777.3655, email: yocum1091@gmail.com
-CGC, CGCA, AKC Trick (must provide own equipment)
REFUND POLICY
--This Policy is in effect during Pre-Entry, Day of Show Entry and during competitions--
-No Refunds in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee.
-No Refund of entries will be made because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the host organization which make it impossible to open or complete an event.
--Refund Exceptions:
1) If there is a Pandemic and show site is forced to be closed before first show date.
2) If there is a natural disaster that destroys the show site before first show date.
3) Bereavement of an immediate family member.
4) Injury or illness of dog proof of medical from veterinarian
-A Copy of valid documentation for cancelling an entry must be sent to club. If it is a medical condition, a note from a physician needs to be submitted. (no health records needed)
-Should a refund be granted for any of the above conditions, a 20% administration fee will be withheld in addition to fees charged by UKC to club for each show the dog was entered.
This event was last updated on Mon, Feb 16, 2026