12/02/2026
REGISTER FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Hi all! It is time to register for the annual meeting, tests, and events. Links will be posted to the website, but you can also access directly from here. Note that the discounted hotel rates will only be available for a few more weeks. There was an error on one of the hotel websites stating it was not pet friendly, but that is incorrect. The hotels listed below are pet friendly with a fee. Nearest airports are Houston and Shreveport.
IMPORTANT ITEMS:
STUD DOG PARADE - Saturday after the breed show, there will be a stud dog parade. Please register any breed eligible males at the link below if you would like to feature your dog!
RAFFLE TICKETS - being mailed to each member with extras being sent to regional directors. Please help us sell these tickets, try to have them turned in along with payment by April 1.
MEAL REGISTRATIONS - see link below. Register before April 1.
SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC - limited spots available. Register soon.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS STILL NEEDED! Send photo, description, and retail value to Russell Fees [email protected] or text 254-592-6735.
DERBY / BTR / ZUCHTSCHAU registration now open. Login to the website and register for these test as soon as possible. They will be filling up quickly.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR - judges/apprentices FYI!!
SEE BELOW:
Stud dog parade:
https://forms.zohopublic.com/NADKC/form/DogParadeRegistration/formperma/mYfMcIXCXL4RBFYGQ92j3ksbcbQgsrcQQsq-GjdX_4c
Meal registration:
https://go.rallyup.com/nadkc2026/Campaign/Details
Snake clinic:
https://forms.zohopublic.com/NADKC/form/EventRegistration/formperma/1pCDNcsD_YPcEiU8CWvkS909zAZs9UQoN_TkPB0VVqQ
SCHEDULE AND HOTEL INFO:
2026 NADKC ANNUAL MEETING
When: April 10-12
Where: Lufkin, TX (meeting and banquet at “58 Junction” venue – 13774 FM 58, Lufkin TX).
Nearest Airports: Houston (1 hr 45 min), Shreveport (2 hrs)
Hotel info: Host Hotels: Best and Sleep Inn BOTH $144/night pet friendly w/ fee.
Group rate expires on March 18. Limited availability
Sleep Inn
Phone number:
936-630-4600
Booking Link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/WI75J5
Best Western Plus
Phone number:
936-634-3481
Booking Link:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.44552.html?groupId=6W1AQ0J5
Other hotels to consider:
Hampton Inn (936-699-2500 pet friendly with fee. Mention NADKC for $10 off the current rate per night)
Holiday Inn (NOT pet friendly! 936-699-3000)
****NOTE: there are several large events going on in the area at this time. BOOK EARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!****
Meal registration: Fill out this form to register
Dress: Casual
Fundraisers: Shotgun raffle, Africa hunt raffle, Live auction for Texas panhandle bird hunt (crane, goose, duck, quail, dove, pheasant – winner’s choice) OR south Texas whitetail hunt (highest bidder chooses the hunt), Rattlesnake avoidance clinic.
WE NEED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCHEDULE:
Thursday April 9 – meet and greet. Time and place TBD
Friday April 10 – Derby, Continuing Education Seminar, BTR (in that order), Fajita Dinner. Location: Zavalla TX at JT Pouland’s property (about 30 minutes from Lufkin, directions will be provided at a later date).
Saturday April 11 – 9:00 Annual Meeting, sandwich lunch, breed show, Stud Dog Parade, Banquet and auctions and raffle (tentative 6:00 – time may change).
Click here to register for the Stud Dog Parade.
Sunday April 12 – 8:00 AM Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic.
Click here to register.
(Please forward to anyone who might be interested! LIMITED # OF SPOTS AVAILABLE).
WE NEED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Test Director: Rich Runge
Test Coordinator/Regional Director: Russell Fees 254-592-6735. Contact with any questions regarding event!
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