2026 KOREA GRANDPRIX DOG SHOW, SUWON, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
July 24th – 26th, 2026 | Venue: Suwon Messe, South Korea Address: 37, Sehwa-ro 134beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea (Suwon Messe) (Postal Code: 16621) |
1. How to enter dog shows
Please submit the Application Form with a photocopy of each dog's pedigree to enter the show. The pedigree must have been issued by an FCI member organization or a national organization affiliated with the FCI by contractual arrangement or gentlemen¡¯s agreement. All the pedigrees must be confirmed as invalid, and all awards the dog in question receives shall become null and void.
1) KKF Website
International exhibitors who wish to participate can enter on our English website.
2) Email
Please fill out the application form and send it back to us.
2. Panel of Judges
Mr. Laurent Lauri Heineshe (Finland)
Mr. Jeffrey Horswell (England)
Mr. Julio Ronco (Panama)
Mr. Raymood Yurick (Canada)
Ms. Valeria Rickard (USA)
Mr. Ed Pojtik (USA)
Mr. Ashley Reid (Australia)
Mr. Chua Ming Kok (Singapore)
Mr. Seol Min Woo (Korea)
3. Shows
Show Information | |
July 24th | Gyeonggi Gwonseon FCI International Dog Show (CACIB, CAC) |
Gyeonggi Gwonseon FCI A20 Championship Dog Show (FCI A20 CAC, CAC) | |
Gyeonggi Gwonseon KKF Championship Dog Show (CAC) | |
July 25th | Suwon FCI International Dog Show (CACIB, CAC) |
Suwon FCI A20 Championship Dog Show (FCI A20 CAC, CAC) | |
Suwon KKF Championship Dog Show (CAC) | |
July 26th | Gyeonggi FCI International Dog Show (CACIB, CAC) *2027 Crufts Qualifier |
Gyeonggi FCI A20 Championship Dog Show (FCI A20 CAC, CAC) | |
Gyeonggi KKF Championship Dog Show (CAC) | |
Total: 3 CACIBs, 9 CACs, 3 FCI A2O CACs, Crufts 2027 Qualifier
4. Breed Group division in accordance with the current FCI Breed Nomenclature
Breed Group division following the current F.C.I Breed Nomenclature
Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs except for Swiss Cattle dogs
Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattle dogs
Group 3 Terrier
Group 4 Dachshunds
Group 5 Spitz and primitive types
Group 6 Scent hounds and related breeds
Group 7 Pointing Dogs
Group 8 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
Group 9 Companion and Toy Dogs
Group 10 Sighthounds
5. Class on Offer
Minor Puppy | For Dogs above 3 months and one day to 6 months of age on the day of the show. |
Puppy | For Dogs above 6 months and one day to 9 months of age on the day of the show. |
Junior | For Dogs above 9 months and one day to 15 months of age on the day of the show. |
Intermediate | For Dogs above 15 months and one day to 24 months of age on the day of the show. |
Open | For All Dogs over 24 months and one day on the day of the show. |
Champion | For All Dogs over 15 months and one day who have champion Titles. (Titles must be submitted with the entry form and confirmed by the organizing club) |
Veteran | For Dogs above 8 years old on the day of the show. |
6. Champion
1) Korea Champion/Korea Junior Champion
To qualify for the title of Korea Champion, a dog must win 4 CAC (must have at least one M.CAC). Among 4 CAC, 2 CAC must win after 15 months and one day from birth. Those below 15 months are eligible for the Korea Junior Championtitle by winning at least 4 Best Junior Dog or Best Junior Bitch.
2) Korea Premier Champion
To qualify for the title of Korea Premier Champion, a dog must win 4 BOB or BOS. Among 4 BOB or BOS, one BOB or BOS must win *during the Korea Premier Dog Show period.
3) Korea Winner Champion
To qualify for the title of Korea Winner Champion a dog must win 4 Winners dogs or Winners Bitch
*M. CAC: Major CAC from Dog Show organized by Korea Kennel Federation
CAC: CAC from Dog Show organized by clubs affiliated by the Korea Kennel Federation
7. Awards on Offer for Each Show
FCI INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW
FCI CACIB, M.CAC
FCI ASIA, AFRICA & OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
A2O-CAC, M.CAC
FCI A2O Champion CAC - Winners of BOB & BOS will be eligible for the FCI A2O Champion CAC which will go towards their FCI A2O Champion title.
KKF CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
M.CAC
Crufts Qualifying Dog Show- Winners of BOB & BOS, Dog & Bitch winners from the Junior Class in Breed in breeds recognized by the London Kennel Club, will qualify to enter ¡°CRUFTS 2027¡±.
8. Entry Fee for Overseas Dogs
Minor Puppy | Puppy | Regular(Junior) | |||
KKF | FCI(FCI A20) | KKF | FCI(FCI A20) | KKF | FCI(FCI A20) |
$38 | $38 | $38 | $46 | $46 | $53 |
* International exhibitors who wish to participate can enter on our English website.
* Please email us for the exact price regarding offline applications.
9. Payment Options
1) Bank of Deposit
Bank Details (KEB Hana Bank) | |
Beneficiary Name | KOREA KENNEL FEDERATION |
Beneficiary Account Number | 19991000576605 |
Full Address | 6, Dobong-ro 169na-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul [KKF Building], Republic of Korea |
Swift Code | KOEXKRSE or KOEXKRSEXXX |
Bank Name | KEB Hana Bank |
Full Address of Bank | Toegye-ro 166, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
Bank Details (Shinhan Bank) | |
Beneficiary Name | KOREA KENNEL FEDERATION |
Beneficiary Account Number | 140-005-427759 |
Full Address | 6, Dobong-ro 169na-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul [KKF Building], Republic of Korea |
Swift Code | SHBKKRSE |
Bank Name | SHINHAN BANK |
Full Address of Bank | Namgye-ro 255, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
2) Paypal
* Account: thekkf@thekkf.or.kr
* Name: Wol Nam Jeon [Secratery General of the Korea Kennel Federation]
10. Accommodation
Hotel | Contact | Address |
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Hotel M Story | thekkf@thekkf.or.kr Please contact KKF for the reservation Price: Sun – Thurs (80,000 KRW) Distance from the Venue: 4.4 km | 22, Hyowon-ro 291beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16488 South Korea | *No limit |
Dalssarong Hotel | Price: Sun – Thurs (90,000 KRW) Distance from the Venue: 4.4 km | 36, Gwangwang-ro 142bean-gil, Palddl-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16491 South Korea | *No limit |
* The application form is available on the KKF website.
11. Transportation
1) Pick up (Van)
- Incheon International Airport ¡ê Suwon, Messe (Show Venue) or Suwon, M Story/Dalssarong (Hotel) 290,000+a KRW(220+a USD)
- Incheon International Airport ¡æ Suwon, Messe (Show Venue) or Suwon, M Story/Dalssarong (Hotel) 150,000+a KRW(110+a USD)
- Suwon, Messe (Show Venue) or Suwon, M Story/Dalssarong (Hotel) ¡æ Incheon International Airport 130,000+a KRW(100+a USD)
* To make a reservation, please contact KKF office, by email thekkf@thekkf.or.kr
2) Limousine Bus
- Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 or 2 ¡æ Suwon, Messe (Show Venue)
Limousine Bus #4100
* To go to the M Story Hotel, you need to take a taxi or transit another local bus (#92-1 or 92)