2026 CCAA National SpecialtY

In an effort to provide the most recent developments regarding the Cane Corso Association of America’s 2026 National Specialty weekend, below is some great information to help you navigate through everything going on during the cluster! As previously announced, the Cane Corso Association of America’s 2026 National Specialty weekend will be held in Gray Summit, Missouri from Thursday, April 30, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Purina Farms, 300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039.
 
As in prior years, the CCAA is making sponsorship of trophies available to all and our trophy sponsorship website can be found here: http://www.payit2.com/p/2026ccaa. The superintendent for all three shows is Onofrio Dog Shows and all entries, once open, can be made at https://www.onofrio.com/cgi-bin/db2www/showentry/enter.  Each show must be entered individually and each sweepstakes must be entered as a separate class.
 
Below is a schedule of events updated as of December 19, 2025.  As we determine additional details, this page will be updated.  
 
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026:

• The Cane Corso Association of America will hold two Rally trials.
  • Judge Ms. Christine Ward
  • Click HERE for the premium list.
    
  • Entries close April 15, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

 

• The Cane Corso Association of America will hold two Obedience trials.
  • Judge Mr. James Comunale
  • Click HERE for the premium list.
  • Entries close April 15, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

 
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026:

• The Cane Corso Association of America will hold its Midwest Regional Specialty in conjunction with the Rolla Missouri Kennel Club.
  • Judge Mr. James A. Fehring
  • Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Judge Mr. Kevin Lind
  • Link to premium will be posted when available.
  • Entries close April 15, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026:

• The Cane Corso Association of America will hold its 2026 National Specialty concurrently with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club.
  • Judge Mr. Derek Matson
  • Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Judge Ms. Bonnie Money
  • Link to premium will be posted when available.
  • Entries close April 23, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

 

• The Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club will be holding an all-breed show.
  • Judge Mrs. Nancy J. Eilks
  • Link to premium will be posted when available.
  • Entries close April 15, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

 

• 2026 CCAA Annual Awards Banquet
  • To be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in the evening from 630pm – 1030pm in the Founders Room.
  • Banquet tickets are $65 per person and may be purchased from the CCAA.  The link to purchase tickets will be posted when available.

 SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026:

• The Cane Corso Association of America will hold a Supported Entry with the Jefferson County Kennel Club Of Missouri.
  • Judge Mr. Roger D. Gifford
  • Link to premium will be posted when available.
  • Entries close April 15, 2026.
  • The superintendent is Onofrio.

DETAILS FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE STILL BEING WORKED ON:

• 2026 CCAA Annual Membership Meeting
  • Only CCAA Members in good standing are allowed to be in attendance, per Article II, Section 1 of the CCAA Bylaws.  The quorum for the meeting shall be 10% of the members in good standing.

• 2026 CCAA 4 to 6 Month Puppy Showcase
• 2026 CCAA Young Prospect Challenge
• 2026 CCAA Junior Showcase
• 2026 CCAA Owner Handled Challenge

• 2026 CCAA Breeder’s Cup Invitational
• Breed Education Seminar
• Guest Speakers

 
ACCOMODATIONS: CLICK HERE
 
GROOMING AREA
Grooming will need to be reserved by exhibitors and will be available to all when Onofrio presents the premium for The Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club.  To be grouped together you must designate “Cane Corso National” on your request.
 
Dogs will be permitted overnight in building (security will be provided by Purina Farms).  All showing will be inside in air conditioned main building.
 
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