Question 1

Find the HWSDS Premium List

Accepted Answer

For detailed information related to entering our AKC events, please visit the Onofrio Dog Shows website at www.onofrio.com.

Once posted, you can access/download the HWSDS Premium List from the "Upcoming Events" page on their website.  Just scroll down the page until you see the Houston show which closes in July.  Then click on one of the event names and you will see a green button labeled "Premium List".

Click the Green Button above for a direct link to the 2026 HWSDS Premium List.

Question 2

Enter Breed Judging or Obedience

Accepted Answer

To enter Conformation/Breed Judging, a dog must be an American Kennel Club recognized breed with an AKC registration number.  For more information regarding Conformation eligibility, please visit the AKC website.

To enter Obedience or AKC Rally®, a dog should already have either an AKC or FSS registration number, a Canine Partners (CP) Listing number or a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) Number.  Please visit the AKC website for additional information and eligibility requirements.

How to Enter:
The show superintendent, Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC, handles all Conformation & Obedience entry submissions on the Onofrio website through the Online Entry System.

Once posted, you can access/download the HWSDS Premium List from the "Upcoming Events" page on their website.   Just scroll down the page until you see the Houston show which closes in July.  Then click one of the event names and you will see a green button labeled "Premium List".

See the image below as an example:

Question 3

Register for Sniff Fest (open to public participation)

Accepted Answer

Registration for "Sniff Fest - Find the Scent" is open to the public and will be available at the Shows.  Any dog can participate.  Just head on over to the Scent Work rings in Hall A.

Sniff Fest takes place Thursday-Sunday, approximately 10:00am-3:00pm (with a lunch break from 12pm-1pm).

There is a fee of $10 per run (subject to change).

For more information about AKC Scent Work, please visit the AKC website.

This event is hosted by the Leonberger Club of Texas.

Question 4

Register for Barn Hunt®  Trials (TRY-ITs available)

Accepted Answer

Barn Hunt Trials take place Thursday-Sunday, starting at 8am.  Two trials will run each day.

Click Here for fee information and registration.  Your dog must have a Barn Hunt number to participate.  Click here to obtain a number.

Registration for Barn Hunt trials will not be available at the event.

Click Here to visit the Texas Barn Hunt Association website.

Click Here to access the Barn Hunt Flyer/Premium List.

NOTE:  Open to the public, TRY-IT runs will be offered only on Saturday afternoon, July 18th, beginning 30 minutes after the BHA sanctioned trials end. Try-it runs do not count towards titles and do not require a barn hunt number to participate.

Question 5

Register for Farm Dog Certification  (TRY-ITs available)

Accepted Answer

Click Here to access the Farm Dog Certification online entry form.

The FDC Test is open to all dogs at least 9 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL numbers or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program.  Visit www.akc.org for more information.

Farm Dog Certification Testing takes place Friday-Sunday, approximately 9:00am-2:00pm (2 Tests per day).

NOTE: The Texas Farm Dog Training Group is also offering $10.00 TRY-ITs for ANYONE who wants to "Give it a Try", Friday-Sunday, 10:00am till 1:00pm.

Question 6

Register for AKC Fetch  (TRY-ITs available)

Accepted Answer

​Click Here to access the AKC Fetch online entry form.

AKC Fetch is open to all dogs at least 6 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, listed in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program or enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program.  Visit www.akc.org for more information.

AKC Fetch Testing takes place Wednesday & Thursday, starting at approximately 9:00am (2 Tests per day).

NOTE: Texas Dog Sport Adventures is offering $10.00 TRY-ITs for ANYONE who wants to "Give it a Try", from 10:00am till 2:00pm on both Wednesday & Thursday.

Question 7

Register for AKC Temperament Testing

Accepted Answer

AKC Temperament Testing takes place Thursday-Sunday, starting at 9am. Two trials will run each day, offering a total of eight trials.

Registration for AKC Temperament Testing (ATT) is open until the limit of 40 per trial is reached.  To register for AKC Temperament Testing, your dog must already have either an AKC or FSS registration number,  a Canine Partners Listing (CPL) number or Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) Number.

Click Here to view the event information and entry form.
Click Here to download the form(s) needed to obtain a CPL or PAL number.

To learn more about ATT, please visit the AKC website.

The ATT trials are offered by the Houston Kennel Club and hosted by the Leonberger Club of Texas.

Question 8

Register for Canine Good Citizen® & AKC Trick Dog

Accepted Answer

Register for All Levels of Canine Good Citizen® & AKC Trick Dog.  All Breeds of any age may participate.

This event takes place Wednesday, approximately 10am-3pm (by appointment only).

Click Here to access the CGC/AKC Trick Dog website.
Click Here to submit entries online.

For more information about Canine Good Citizen®, please visit the AKC website.
For more information about AKC Trick Dog, please visit the AKC website.

This event is offered by the Leonberger Club of America and hosted by the Leonberger Club of Texas.

Question 9

Locate & Register for the All Breed Health Clinic

Accepted Answer

The All Breed Health Clinic is held in Room 109, located in the foyer of Hall E of the NRG Center.DATE & TIME:  Saturday, July 18th, 8am-2:30pmWalk-ins only, No Pre-registration required.Price of Services:BOAS Testing:  $65Heart Auscultation:  $50Patella Luxation:  $50Microchipping (AKC)*:  $50*All Dogs are scanned for a microchip before each test is performed.  If no chip is detected, the dog will be microchipped (per the above cost), to ensure all tests can be properly verified.The All Breed Health Clinic is sponsored by the Greater Houston Boston Terrier Club, www.houstonbostonterrierclub.com.Click Here to download the flyer.Click Here to pay online.

Question 10

Reserve a Grooming Space

Accepted Answer

Grooming/Crating space may be reserved, although some space will be provided for exhibitors without reservations and for day-use crating.

NOTE: Non-reserved space will not have access to electricity. Only approved grooming space may be used.

Click Here to book a Reserved Grooming space online.
Click Here to download a PDF form.

Spaces will not be assigned until after entries close the first week of July.
Click Here to print the Reserved Grooming List & Map.
Note:  Groom Texas competitors will have reserved space adjacent to the contest area in Hall A.

Question 11

Find my Reserved Grooming Space

Accepted Answer

Click Here for the Reserved Grooming List.Click Here for the Reserved Grooming Map.

Question 12

Buy a Parking Pass

Accepted Answer

Option 1 - Purchase a Pass at the Show:  You can buy a 4-day in/out pass from NRG starting Tuesday the 14th.  They will have a booth in Hall D near the foyer entrance.  Parking is free on Tuesday and Wednesday.  If you arrive Friday, they will credit that day's parking toward the pass.

Option 2 - Purchase a Pass Online:  You can buy a pass through NRG's online portal.  Click Here to login.
If you do not already have an online account with NRG, you must sign up for an online account before ordering your parking pass.  Click Here to register with NRG.
Once logged in, use the Order Services tab’s drop-down menu to access the Weekly in/out Parking Permit.

NOTE:  Exhibitor Parking is located in the Red Lot.  DO NOT park in the Tan Lot.  If you prefer the Orange Lot, that is acceptable.  Please refer to your NRG parking pass details.  Thank you.

Question 13

Reserve an RV Parking Space and Electrical Hookups

Accepted Answer

You must book these services with NRG Center.  Click here to login to the online portal.

If you do not already have an online account with NRG, you must sign up for one before making your reservations.  Click Here to register with NRG.

Once logged in, use the Order Services tab’s drop-down menu to access the RV Overnight Permit (no electricity).

Electrical Hookup:  Reserve a 50 amp dedicated circuit by calling NRG Exhibitor Services at 832-667-1707.

Question 14

Find Hotels/RV Parks near NRG Center

Accepted Answer

Click Here for the current list of hotels and rv parks.  Most are dog-friendly; some offer discounted rates to dog show exhibitors.  Check back for updates.

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