Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty
  • 2026 National Information
    • Schedule
    • Baray Superintendent
    • Committee Contacts
    • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Designated Specialties Info
  • 2026 National Information
    • Schedule
    • Baray Superintendent
    • Committee Contacts
    • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Designated Specialties Info
2026 GSMDCA 
National & Independent Specialties

2026 GSMDCA
​National Specialty

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Information
Hosted by Cascade GSMD Club and GSMD Club of the Rockies

Expo Idaho
5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
October 5-11, 2026

Lodging Information

Host Hotel
Candlewood Suites Boise Town Square
(10 minutes to showgrounds)
700 N. Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
Direct Online Reservation Link
 
Reservations can also be made, under the GSMDCA block, by calling 208-322-4300​
Details
  • $139 Single Queen (plus tax)
  • $149 King and Doubles (plus tax)
Kitchenette in rooms
2 dogs maximum per room, no weight limits  (pet fee will be waived under GSMDCA block)
Free parking
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Alternative Lodging Options
  •  SpringHill Suites Boise West/Eagle
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Boise West
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square

Camping 
Expo Idaho Showgrounds
Camping will be available starting Monday 10/05/2026
Reservation details will be in the upcoming Premium.
**The dates for camping reservations our out of club's control and earlier reservations cannot be accomodated**
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Camping (for pack hike)
​​Eagle Island State Park Campground
(8 miles to showgrounds)
165s Eagle Island Pkwy, Eagle, ID 83616 
(208) 939-0696
Campground reservations can be made online or 888-922-6743.
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Alternative Camping Option
​Boise Riverside RV Park
(4 minutes from showgrounds)
6000 N Glenwood St
Garden City, ID 83714
 (208) 375-7432
https://www.boiseriversidervpark.com/

Judges

  • National Conformation Judge: Ms. Robin A. Hug - AKC #67358
  • 4-6 Beginner Puppy: Ms. Robin A. Hug - AKC #67358
  • Junior Showmanship: Ms. Robin A. Hug - AKC #67358
  • Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Nichole Proctor
  • Futurity/Maturity Judge: Mrs. Martha Tubman DVM
  • Obedience Judge: Ms. Susie Osburn- AKC #18649
  • Rally Judge: Mr. David R. Denis - AKC #4599
*Judging panel pending final AKC approval
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
  • 2026 National Information
    • Schedule
    • Baray Superintendent
    • Committee Contacts
    • GSMDCA NS trophies
  • Designated Specialties Info