Schedule
The judging schedule has been designed so that, over two consecutive days, each dog can be entered in all three events, giving exhibitors the chance to optimize their participation. The distribution of the groups across the three shows has been carefully planned: Breed Specialties, ENCI Winner, and the World Dog Show 2026.
• Breed Specialties will always begin at 8:00 a.m.
• ENCI Winner will take place in the afternoon, starting at 2:00
p.m., for the same groups judged in the morning.
• World Dog Show (WDS2026) will then start the following
morning at 8:00 a.m. for the same groups as the previous
day.
This scheduling ensures smooth participation, without overlaps, and offers exhibitors the opportunity to present their dogs at their best across three prestigious international events.
ENCI wishes all exhibitors a rewarding and successful experience at the unique and unrepeatable event that is the World Dog Show 2026.
• Judging starts: 8:00 a.m. (every day)
General Program:
• Best in Show: Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Closing ceremony with the handover of the FCI flag to Austria,
which will host the World Dog Show in 2027.
Useful Information:
• Judging reports will be written and published online at the end
of each breed’s judging.
• Exhibitors’ access to the fairgrounds from 6:30 a.m.
• Public access from 8:00 a.m.
Crufts 2027 valid qualifications
• Judging starts: 2:00 p.m. (every day)
• Best in Show: Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Useful Information:
Crufts 2027 valid qualifications
Main Schedule:
• Judging starts: 8:00 a.m. (every day)
• Additional activities: from 10:00 a.m.
• Honor awards: not scheduled
Useful Information:
• Exhibitors’ access to the fairgrounds from 6:30 a.m.
• Public access from 8:00 a.m.
Each day will feature the top selected teams competing in the JH ring: only the first-ranked teams of each day will qualify for the grand final on Sunday, where they will join the teams nominated by the individual Kennel Clubs as winners of their national competitions. A unique moment where excellence and passion meet on the world stage of canine competition.
Registrations, always via the portal show.enci.it, will open on 1 February 2026.
Main Schedule:
• Judging starts: 2:00 p.m. (every day)
General Program:
• Final selection: Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Useful Information:
• Registrations open from 1 February 2026 on the portal show.enci.it
Agility
Agility trials will be held during the days of WDS2026.
Main Schedule:
- Judging starts: 8:00 a.m. (every day)
More details coming soon.
CAE-1
CAE-1 tests will take place on 4–7 June 2026.
Main Schedule:
- Judging starts: 10:00 a.m. (every day)
Useful Information:
- Registrations open from 1 February 2026 on the portal prove.enci.it
More details coming soon.
Breath test
ENCI, always attentive to animal welfare, is introducing an important requirement at the World Dog Show 2026 for the participation of French Bulldog, Pug, and English Bulldog breeds. To enter the morphological judging ring, dogs of these breeds must hold a certificate confirming they have passed the Breath Test/BOAS. The test can be performed on-site during the event for dogs without a certificate, but it must be completed at least the day before the scheduled judging. The corresponding supplement must be purchased during registration on the portal show.enci.it. The certificate is mandatory for participation in all three scheduled events. This is a concrete sign of ENCI’s commitment: ensuring high-level competitions while fully respecting the health and welfare of our dogs.
Main Schedule:
- Judging starts: 8:00 a.m. (every day)
Useful Information:
- Registrations will open concurrently with those for the WDS on the portal show.enci.it
