The ASSA National is the club’s annual week long specialty event. The National is held each spring in a different region of the country and includes Futurity, conformation, Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, agility, and herding competitions in addition to educational events. It is also a celebration, as up to 1,000 Shelties with their owners, breeders and friends come together for the once-a-year event.
The ASSA National is the club’s annual week long specialty event. The National is held each spring in a different region of the country and includes Futurity, conformation, Junior Showmanship, obedience, rally, agility, and herding competitions in addition to educational events. It is also a celebration, as up to 1,000 Shelties with their owners, breeders and friends come together for the once-a-year event.
Welcome to the 2026 National!
mARCH 27TH - APRIL 4TH
Conformation Judges
Performance Judges
Best of Breed - amy massey
Bitches - hector hector
Dogs and juniors - al Bianchi
Futurity & veteran sweeps - terry jennings bailey
Agility - Richard and Mary Mullen
Rally - Charlotte Mielziner
Herding - Nancy Ward and brian wistrom
Obedience - leslye Pinnell and Cheryl pratt
The National is a celebration of the breed, as up to 1,000 Shelties with their owners, breeders and friends come together for this once-a-year event.
