UKC Shed Dog Nationals

Date of Event: March 20-22, 2026
Location: Ballard Nature Center, 5253 US-40, Altamont, IL 62411

Advanced Entry Only Event!

Advanced Entry Open Date: TBD
Advanced Entry Deadline: TBD

Entry Limits
A maximum of three (3) dogs may be entered per handler for each class. Youth entries will be counted as a Working entry.

Entry Qualification

All dogs must be permanently registered (or have a UKC PL or TL number) to compete.
Working: Dogs must have 2 passes since 2025 Nationals.
Champion: Dogs must have 4 passes (from either Working or Champion) since 2025 Nationals.

Entry Fees

$95 Entry for Champion and Working
FREE Youth Entry
$20 Banquet Ticket. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.

2025 Elite Shed Dog Nationals - Event Ad (PDF) 2026 Event Ad Coming Soon!

About Shed Dog Nationals

The goal of this event is to showcase and celebrate the finest talent from around the country in the sport of shed dogs. Awards and recognition will be bestowed upon deserving individuals and a quality experience promised to all who qualify and throw their hat in the ring for contention. Spectators are welcome. Anyone interested is invited to attend to learn more about the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series events for shed antler recovery dogs.

Interested in having a vendor booth at the 2026 Shed Dog Nationals? Please send an email with your booth and product description to vendors@ukcdogs.com for an application.