Top 20 Invitational
This year’s Final Deadline dates are:
Owner Handler Top 5 – September 15th, 2026
Regular Top 20 – October 31, 2026
All qualifying wins earned on or before these dates will be included in the final calculation.
Friday, February 19, 2027
6:00 pm Cocktails – 7:00 pm Dinner & Judging
* Cocktail Attire *
The Top Twenty Invitational showcases a select group of dogs, which have excelled in conformation. The dogs and bitches eligible for this competition are truly the best of the breed. The statistics come directly from the American Kennel Club and include all wins from January 1st through December 31st of each year.
The three judges for this event were nominated and selected by the Top Twenty Nominating Committee. One is an AKC licensed judge and in addition, there is a Breeder judge and a Handler judge. All three judges will score each dog and their scores will be averaged. The winner will be announced at the end of the competition.
All exhibitors of this event will receive a rosette, catalog, ticket to the dinner, and a gift from the Top 20 Committee. One meal is included with each entry.
People’s Choice Award will be voted on by all who purchase a dinner ticket and will be announced after the winner of the Top 20. This year’s event also includes Top Twenty Best Owner-Handled!
For more info, contact Marina Rose, Chair bis4pbgvs@yahoo.com.