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Premier Nationals

June 12-16, 2024
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo County Fairground, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

UKC Talks Premier on EightWest!

Don't Miss the Top Ten and Top Junior Finals!

Top Ten, All-Star and Nosework HOF T-Shirt

The pre-order deadline has passed for Top Ten, All-Star, and Nosework HOF t-shirts.

If you pre-ordered, your shirt can be picked up at the UKC Merch Booth at Premier Nationals! If you are unable to make it to the event, please arrange for someone to pick up your order for you.

Important Documents for Exhibitors

2024 Premier Nationals Judging Program (PDF)
2024 Premier Nationals Specialty Guide (PDF)
2024 Premier Nationals Premium List (PDF) Uploaded 02/23/2024
2024 Pups & Trucks Poster (PDF)
2024 Specialty Show Application Updated 02/01/2024
Camping Information - Premier Nationals 2024 (PDF) Updated 02/16/2024
Hotel Information - 2024 Premier Nationals (PDF)

Crating Reservation Info

Indoor grooming reservations will open online on Wednesday, May 29th at 8:00 a.m. E.T. Reserved spaces will be $75 per 6x8 space for the week of Premier. If you would like conjoined spaces, they must be purchased in the same transaction. Any unsold grooming spaces will be available on a first come, first served basis. Empty grooming space may not be saved. Crating and grooming will be available in Expo South. The crating and grooming layout must be followed.

Grooming reservations for Premier 2024 are full.

Event Committee

Superintendents: UKC | Email UKC

Eukanuba + United Kennel Club | See you there. Come find us at the UKC Premier Nationals, June 12 - 16 in Kalamazoo, MI. Learn More

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!

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