The Bracco Italiano Club of America's 2026 National Specialty will be held in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre and Cherrybend Hunt Club. The 2026 National Specialty Planning Committee has been hard at work on the details of next year’s event. The National and Parent Club Specialties and the Sweepstakes will be held on Friday, March 27th, 2026, at the Roberts Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The banquet, Italian Field Event, AKC Hunt Test, CCA, and more will be held at Cherrybend Pheasant Farm in Wilmington, Ohio. We’ve included a tentative itinerary, subject to change. Please review the following information for details. The superintendent for the conformation show(s) is MBF.
Hunt Test Information
There will be two (2) AKC Hunt Tests at the 2026 NS. The tests will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Cherrybend Hunt Club.
There are two different premiums to allow for each test.
- AKC Hunt Test Event Information - Event #2026736703 Premium
- AKC Hunt Test Event Information - Event #2026736704 Premium
Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA)
Saturday,March 28, 2026, Cherrybend Hunt Club,
This is an opportunity to have the conformation of your Bracco evaluated by two AKC judges and one Breed Expert as it compares to the breed standard. This is not a competition. Each evaluator will go over your dog and compare it to the standard. Dogs scoring 75 to 100 points by three judges may then apply to AKC for the certificate. Cost $65.
Italian Field Evaluation
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Cherrybend Pheasant Farm.
A European style hunting evaluation will be available on Saturday at Cherrybend. This is not an AKC event and is not for title points. Your dog will be assessed in the field by a European expert using rules for European hunt tests. Dogs of all skill levels are encouraged to enter, as this is a great opportunity to learn about the breed and receive feedback. **Dogs entered in the European hunting evaluation are eligible for the Bella e Bravo award.** Sign up for this opportunity on Eventbrite, spots are limited to 20.
Official Entry Form NOTE: Email completed entry from to [email protected]
The Bella e Bravo is the most prestigious award given at the BICA 2026 National Specialty. It represents the dog that is most outstanding in the field and show. The dog who receives this award illustrates the balance function and conformation as a true “dual dog.” The National Specialty show judge and the evaluator for the European field assessment will meet to privately discuss and determine the winner. **Dogs must be entered in both the National Specialty show and the European style hunting evaluation to be eligible for this award.**