2026 National Specialty - May 21st-25th

Mark your calendars for our 2026 National Specialty hosted at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.

Five days of Lowchen mayhem: Conformation, Rally, Obedience, Fast CAT, Cat, and Dock Diving. (WHOO!!!)

2026 National Specialty Chair: Kristin Schmitt Cmg

Judges

Thursday May 21st Supported: Mrs. Cindy C. Lane

Friday May 22nd Supported: Mrs. Diana L. Skibinski

Saturday May 23rd National Specialty

Sweeps: Mrs. Rachel Tepera

Specialty: Mrs. Jean Shepherd

Sunday May 24th Regional Specialty

Sweeps: Mr. Ryan Tepera

Specialty: Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus

Monday May 25th Supported: Mr. Cledith M. Wakefield

Banquet Information

Banquet Date - May 22nd - The doors will open at 6:30pm, and the silent auction begins. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm. A live auction will begin after dinner (approximately 7:45pm).

Please Note: Tickets are for the banquet only but all other (LCA) events are no cost.

Banquet Tickets - $45 per person 

Purchase 2026 National Specialty Banquet Tickets

Hotel Information

Delta Hotels Kalamazoo Conference Center - 2747 South 11th Street Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, 49009

Reservations
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1776350686468&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Trophies

  • Sponsor a trophy for a 5 Day, Regional or National Specialty Award by clicking on the button below: 

Sponsor a Trophy Today!

Preserving the Löwchen breed since 1971

The Löwchen Club of America was founded by Charles and Jane Cook and Robert and Carol Yhlen. Originally named the Little Lion Dog Club of America, the club’s initial mission was to create and maintain a breed registry for the Löwchen in the United States. 

Find a Löwchen Breeder