dates

Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1^st January 2026 and must be fully paid no later than the 1^st February 2026. You can find details elsewhere on this website and details will also be emailed.

21st January 2026 Tickets applications and dog entries close for the Contest of Champions

The Club hosts a Championship Show in April and an Open Show in September every year. Details for 2026 to be announced.

On 21^st February 2026 the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at Best Western Hall Hotel, Bulkington, Coventry, CV12 9RU. All 2026 full paid-up members are welcome. See Contest of Champions for lunch tickets.

Contest of Champions 2026 (30^th Anniversary of this event) will be held on 21^st February 2026 at Best Western Hall Hotel, Bulkington, Coventry, CV12 9RU and will follow the Club’s Annual General Meeting. This event is hosted by Club Members on behalf of the Committee. Please note that Norwegian Elkhound participants and visiting dogs are welcome and lunch is included. Please see full details by clicking on the following links. Applications and Dog Entries close 21st January 2026

Invitation & Booking Form, Qualifications etc.

Entry Form for Norwegian Elkhounds (pdf version)

Entry Form for Norwegian Elkhounds (MS Word version)

In August, an event named the Norwegian Elkhound Fun Day is arranged by Members of the Club where there is a variety of events including education, a fun dog show and other fun events for dogs and owners to enjoy. Details for 2026 to be announced.

Shows remaining in 2025:

18.10.2025

Norwegian Elkhound Association of Scotland - Championship Show: Judge: Vanessa McHugh (Conrick) at Middlebie. Full details on Fossedata.co.uk

Remainder of Club & General Championship Shows 2025 announced by the Kennel Club:

Midland Counties

23/10/2025 Ms M K Mott (Kamgaard)

Ladies Kennel Association

11/12/2025 Miss S Parker

Club & General Championship Shows 2026

so far announced by the Kennel Club:

KCJ3/25 Manchester Dog Show Society

15/01/2026 Dr RW James

Crufts 2026 announced by Crufts

06/03/2026 Miss M A E Persson (Sweden)

KCJ8/25 Norwegian Elkhound Club of Great Britain

19/04/2026 Mrs C Gilbert

KCJ3/25 Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

07/05/2026

*Mr MW Sanders (awarding CC's for the first time)

KCJ8/25 Scottish Kennel Club

14/05/2026 Mr TJ Ball

KCJ8/25 Windsor Dog Show Society

25/06/2026 Mrs K Gold

KCJ8/25Hound Association

18/07/2026 Mr NJ Simms

KCJ8/25 Welsh Kennel Club

21/08/2026 Mr J Horswell

KCJ8/25 Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

18/09/2026 Mr SA Byrne

KCJ6/25 South Wales Kennel Association

08/10/2026 Mr D Knights