The National Specialty is hosted by various Regional Clubs or individual groups and is THE show for Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs each year. This show is the annual gathering for all things Swissy and rotates through the various regions of the United States.
Our Annual Club meeting is held in conjunction with the National as well as virtually any event you will see Swissys doing. Conformation features the largest entry of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and holds special competitions for puppies, veterans, stud dogs and brood bitches. Activities such as Weight Pulls, Pack Hikes, Obedience, Rally and Drafting are held each year and sometimes you will also see Herding events. Educational Seminars discuss the health and well being of our breed.
By far, the best thing about attending a National Specialty is the camaraderie and the people you meet. Knowing that everyone there has something in common (our love for the breed) often forms life long friendships. Newcomers are welcomed with open arms and ALL are encouraged to join the fun. Careful though, most people that attend a National Specialty end up rearranging their vacation time to coincide with the National Specialty for years to come!
2026 National Specialty
Hosted by Cascade GSMD Club and GSMD Club of the Rockies
Show Chairs: Annika Schmid and Megan Lewis
Expo Idaho
5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
October 5-11, 2026
- 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: Mr. David R. Denis - AKC #4599
- Rally Judge: Mr. David R. Denis - AKC #4599
*Judging panel pending final AKC approval
2027 National Specialty
Hosted by Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club
Show Chairs: Martha Tubman and Mary Jo Rasmussen
Meadows Event Park (home of Secretariat) in Doswell, VA
November 14-19, 2027
- National Conformation Judge: Mr. Jon Cole - AKC #0379
- 4-6 Beginner Puppy: Mr. Jon Cole - AKC #0379
- Junior Showmanship: Mr. Jon Cole - AKC #0379
- Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Alison Burns
- Futurity/Maturity Judge: Mrs. Jenny Bauer
- Obedience Judge: Ms. Renee Hoover - AKC #99372
- Rally Judge: Mrs. Nancy Withers - AKC #5853
2028 National Specialty
Hosted by Crooked River Swissy Club
Show Chair: Kim Woollard
Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH
October 17-20, 2028
PAST NATIONAL SPECIALTIES
- 2024 - Vergennes, Vermont
- 2023 - Santa Rosa, California
- 2022 - Wilmington, Ohio
- 2021 - Westfield, Massachusetts
- 2020 - cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2019 - Hueston Woods, Ohio
- 2018 - Farmington, Utah
- 2017 - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- 2016 - St. Charles, Illinois
- 2015 - Loveland, Colorado
- 2014 - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- 2013 - Gray Summit, Missouri
- 2012 - Loveland, Colorado
- 2011 - Clemmons, North Carolina
- 2010 - Springfield, Illinois
- 2009 - Farmington, Utah
- 2008 - Hueston Woods, Ohio
- 2007 - Gray Summit, Missouri
- 2006 - Snowmass, Colorado
- 2005 - Leesburg, Virginia
- 2004 - Lexington, Kentucky
- 2003 - San Diego, California
- 2002 - Perry, Georgia
- 2001 - Springfield, Illinois
- 2000 - Reno, Nevada
- 1999 - Virginia Beach, Virginia
- 1998 - Columbus, Ohio
- 1997 - San Francisco, California
- 1996 - Redding, Pennsylvania
- 1995 - Lexington, Kentucky