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Premier Nationals

June 11-15, 2025
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County Fairground, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Entries Open (for Top Ten, Top Junior All-Star Invitationals, and Nosework Hall of Fame): March 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET
Premier Entries Open (for all): March 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET
Entries Close: May 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Important Info for Spectators

Spectator FAQ
Spectator Map (coming soon)

Important Documents for Exhibitors

2025 Specialty Show Application (PDF) Updated 12/11/2024
2025 Premier Premium List (PDF) - posted 2/17/25. Updated 5/16/25
Premier Nationals Hotel Information (PDF)
Premier Nationals Specialty Guide 2025 (PDF)

Details

This annual event features thousands of dog entries, generally representing over 150 different breeds. At UKCs PREMIER Dog Show, expect to find UKC conformation and performance events. PREMIER is the forum for UKC to showcase their philosophy of the Total Dog, in which a dog should not only have the beauty necessary for the traditional show ring but also the ability to perform the functions and duties for which its breed was originally created. To earn a coveted Total Dog award at PREMIER, dogs must place in a conformation and performance event during the weekend, which proves them as social and athletic companions who also fit their breed standards. Due to this focus on active, capable canines as representations of their breed, the UKC PREMIER Dog Show, which began in 1994, is regarded by many as a benchmark event for dog enthusiasts seeking to compete among the best in the world of competitive dog events. Spectators are welcome to attend this annual event!

Other Event Documents

Premier Art Contest Rules (PDF)

Last Year's Highlights

UKC Talks Premier on EightWest in advance of June 2024 event!

Top Ten and Top Junior Finals from June 2024!

Event Committee

Superintendents: UKC | Email UKC

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Official Partners

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