
2026 USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals
Alturas, California
Tues, Sept. 29 - Sun, Oct. 4, 2026


Entries will open later this year.
Please contact the USBCHA with any questions/issues around competitor entries.
Schedule- PENDING!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
12:00 pm - Handlers may begin arriving
Monday, September 28, 2026
6:00 pm - Handlers Meeting followed by Welcome Reception
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
8:00 am - Open Prelims Begin
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round One Begins (dependent on # of nursery entries)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round One Finishes
Friday, October 2, 2026
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round Two and Winners Announced
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:00 am - Open Semi-Finals (top 40 dogs from preliminary round)
Sunday, October 4, 2026
8:00 am - Open Double Lift Finals (top 17 dogs from semi-finals)
Awards to follow conclusion of Double Lift