Land O'Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show

Overview

Everyone's favorite Dog Show is BACK and better than ever! More than 1,200 canines in 197 breeds will compete for American Kennel Club (AKC) awards when Land O'Lakes Kennel Club presents its annual Dog Show at Saint Paul RiverCentre Friday-Sunday, January 2-4, 2026.

Imagine dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages gathered under the same roof for three days! You can experience all the furry cuteness, impressive agility and loveable spirits here at this show. Fun elements of the event include:

• American Kennel Club (AKC) "Puppy Party" - If you have a puppy ages 4-6 months old, you are invited to enter a fun, interactive mock dog show geared strictly for young pups.

• Meet The Breeds - Talk with experts on a variety of dog breeds and see the dogs up close and personal. If you're interested in getting a dog of a specific breed or are just curious about the nearly 200 breeds at the show, this is the place to be.

• Handling Clinic - Owners to get some pointers and instruction from professional handlers on how to better present their dogs.

• Partners in Performance - Non-profit organizations and individuals will hold presentations covering a diverse range of topics including Assistance, Detection, Guide and Therapeutic Dogs. Organizations include:
  • Read to a Breed with Northstar Therapy Animals
  • Saint Paul Police K9 Patrol
  • Soldier's 6
  • Minnesota State Patrol K9
• Ringside Market - Shop at over 20 booths featuring treats, accessories, training toys, and more.
• Midwest Regional Junior Showmanship Competition