North American Briard Club
Dates
Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Host Club
North American Briard Club
Secretary
Luisa Jaramillo
917.420.1014
nabcentries@gmail.com
Chairperson
Denise Simenauer
269.352.4011
northamericanbriardclub@gmail.com
Events Offered
Conformation (Altered Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Novice Puppy, Veteran)
Location
Tinsey Pavillion Mike Greenwell Regional Park
11831 Bayshore Rd
N. Fort Myers, FL 33917
(Outdoors)
239.543.8368
Conformation Schedule
| Fri Show 1 | Fri Show 2 | Sat Show 1 | Sat Show 2 | Sun Show 1 | Sun Show 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | PRE-ENTRY ONLY | PRE-ENTRY ONLY | PRE-ENTRY ONLY | PRE-ENTRY ONLY | PRE-ENTRY ONLY | PRE-ENTRY ONLY |
| Start Time | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am |
| Junior Showmanship | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Guardian | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Scenthound | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Sighthound | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Gun Dog | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Northern | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| American Eskimo | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Herding | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Terrier | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Toy Fox Terrier | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
| Companion | Mary Ellen Meyer | Antonio Raposo | Stanley Matsumoto | Matthew Proctor | Julie Hatlas-Pepper | Patricia Till |
Pre-Entry Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | $25.00 | $130 -- All 6 Shows Same Dog |
| Junior Showmanship | $5.00 | |
| Non-Licensed | $20.00 | $100 -- All 6 Shows Same Dog |
Day of Show Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | -- | PRE-ENTRY ONLY |
| Junior Showmanship | -- | PRE-ENTRY ONLY |
| Non-Licensed | -- | PRE-ENTRY ONLY |
Pre-Entry Deadline:
Received By April 1, 2026
Please send Pre-Entries to:
Luisa Jaramillo
6480 Maytree Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33905
917.420.1014
nabcentries@gmail.com
Exhibitor Entry Forms |
General Information
PRE-ENTRY ONLY! Pre-entries must be received by Wednesday, April 1,2026. No exceptions. There are no day of show entries.
Mail-in Entries: Send entries by U.S. mail with payment by check or money order to:
North American Briard Club
6480 Maytree Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Please, DO NOT require the recipient to sign for mail.
Email entries: Send email entries by email to: NABCentries@gmail.com
Payments: CHECKS - All checks must be made out to North American Briard Club. PAYPAL or VENMO - Send your payments (family and friends) to our club treasurer H Peter Simenauer at NABCentries@gmail.com, 269-352-4001. If using a credit card through PayPal, or if you do NOT use Family and Friends, please add 5%. No entries will be taken without payment.
Event notes: Licensed entries will be limited to 140 dogs total. There are NO Day of show entries! . Judging programs will be posted on the North American Briard Club Facebook page.
The theme for the weekend is TROPICAL. Dress up in TROPICAL outfits all weekend. BE CREATIVE! Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their set-ups in the theme and participate in the TROPICAL costume parade with their dogs on Saturday during the lunch hour. Nice prizes will be given for Best Set-Ups, Best Exhibitor Costumes and Best Dog Costumes! There will be a decorated self-serve photography area so that you may take your own photos.
Friday after Best in Show we will hold a Free Handling Clinic given by Judge Tony Raposo! A free pizza party will follow. You must sign up at the Event Chair's table to attend.
Best of the Best is offered on Sunday. After the Best in Show judging on Sunday, all of the winners of Best in Show, Reserve Best n Show, Best and Reserve Best Altered in Show, Best and Reserve Best in Show Veteran and Best and Reserve Best in Show Novice Puppy from all six shows will compete for BEST OF THE BEST! This is a very prestigious award and the winner will receive a gorgeous rosette and prize.
All Best of Breed dogs will receive a BOB rosette! Rosettes are given for all group placements as well. All dogs completing new conformation titles at any of these shows will receive a special neck ribbon award medallion. NOTE: There are no Group competitions for Altered Dogs. All BOB Altered dogs go directly to Best In Show Altered.
We will hold a raffle with many wonderful items so please bring some extra cash to purchase tickets. If you have any items that you would like to donate to our raffle, please contact the Joyce Pessel at bonafidetherapydogs@gmail.com
The show will be held at the Tinsley Pavilion inside the Mike Greenwell Regional Park formerly Lee Civic Center complex. There will be PLENTY of space for set-ups. Electricity is available to use. We will have a fabulous food vendor there serving breakfast and lunch each day.
The show and grooming space is under cover. The flooring is concrete and all rings have matting. Cars may not run their engines while parked near the pavilion. No cars may park in front of the pavilion.
RV Hookups are available right near the show pavilion. RV spaces WITH hookups are available for $25 per night for all exhibitors (not only vendors). Reservations are available thru the Lee Civic Center. Here is the link to the form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/23829cbb799746aa980c71bb8d9d6971
Personal belongings, crates and grooming equipment can remain overnight at the facility but the club and the facility are not responsible for any loss or damage.
Set-up is on Thursday, after 4 p.m.
REFUND POLICY
Entry fees shall NOT be refunded once a dog is recorded in the Judges' Book by the Show Secretary. If, because of riots, civil disturbances, severe weather such as hurricanes or other acts beyond the control of the host organization it is impossible to open or to complete a show, no refunds will be given.
This event was last updated on Tue, Jan 20, 2026