06/19/2026
Here are the 2026 United White Shepherd Club National Specialty Winners selected under Judge Katherine Short!
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Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best Female - Royal Kodiak Resistance Is Futile – “KODI” - Owners: John & Susan Trawitz
National Grand Champion - Freedom & Whiskey Fire Fernweh – “WALKER” - Owners: Ava Foreman & Jean Reeves
Reserve National Grand Champion & Reserve Best Veteran - Royal Von Tasz Classic Martini – “OLIVE” - Owner: Diana L. Updike
Select National Grand Champion - Majestic’s Blue Abraham – “BLUE” - Owner: Lynn J. Elmwood
Select National Grand Champion - Royal Pipeline To My Heart – “PIPER” - Owner: Anita Beaudoin
National Champion - Brilliant Jaeger LeCoultre – “JAEGER” - Owner: Tina Jackson
National Reserve Champion - Guilty As Charged Serenity Valley – “XENA” - Owner: Shelly Boyer
Select National Champion - Thornvalley Heart Full of Fire – “PHOENIX” - Owner: Melanie Fuellgraf
Select National Champion - Iris Dusa Belog Andela - "Iris" - Owner: Nancy DeGarmo
National Winners Dog - Brilliant Seiko Frank – “FRANK” - Owner: John Heffner/Tina Jackson
National Reserve Winners Female - Brilliant Seiko Purple Haze – “HAZEL” - Owner: Tina Jackson
National Altered Best of Breed - Starfyres Gentleman Jack – “J.D.” - Owner: Sharyl Sadowski
National Best Veteran - Jazzcreek’s Take A Chance – “CHANCE” - Owner: Joan Plank
National Stud Dog - Royal Thunderbolt Zeus – “ZEUS” - Owner: Joanne Svetanoff
Unfortunately, a huge and dangerous storm blew in before we could capture everyone's show photos so some of our winners are missing.