On Sunday 14 June 2026, the Leonbergse Honden Club Nederland will organize its annual Championship Club Event. This event forms part of the anniversary weekend celebrating the 60th anniversary of our club.
We are proud to welcome no fewer than 136 Leonbergers, consisting of 57 males and 79 females. With exhibitors from several countries, it promises to be a wonderful day for Leonberger enthusiasts.
Below you will find all practical information, the day programme and ring schedule.
📅 Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
🐾 Entries: 136 Leonbergers
👨⚖️ Judges: 4 international judges
📍 Venue: RCN De Flaasbloem, Chaam
🕣 Grounds open: 08:30 hrs
🏆 Ring Schedule
Ring 1 – Hans Stigt (NL)
Males (26)
- 01. Baby Class (2)
- 04. Intermediate Class (9)
- 05. Open Class (12)
- 08. Veteran Class (2)
- 10. Wallflowers (1)
Ring 2 – Carla Dusseldorp (FR)
Males (1)
- 09. Old Wise Dogs (1)
Females (42)
- 01. Baby Class (4)
- 04. Intermediate Class (13)
- 05. Open Class (15)
- 08. Veteran Class (6)
- 09. Old Wise Dogs (2)
- 10. Wallflowers (2)
Ring 3 – Olli Kokkonen (FI)
Females (37)
- 02. Puppy Class (3)
- 03. Junior Class (16)
- 06. Champion Class (5)
- 07. Breeder Class (13)
Ring 4 – Kerry Rushby (GB)
Males (30)
- 02. Puppy Class (4)
- 03. Junior Class (16)
- 06. Champion Class (9)
- 07. Breeder Class (1)
📅 Programme
08:30 hrs – Grounds open
08:30 – 09:30 hrs – Registration at the secretary’s office
10:00 hrs – Individual judging starts
14:00 hrs – Main Ring Finals
📍 Venue
RCN De Flaasbloem
Flaasdijk 1
4861 RC Chaam
The Netherlands
🗺️ Event Grounds Map
From the main entrance of RCN De Flaasbloem, follow the red arrows on the map towards the event grounds. The secretary’s office is located immediately to the right after entering the show grounds.
Please note that parking is not available on the show grounds itself. Visitors are requested to use the designated parking areas of RCN De Flaasbloem.
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available on the grounds of RCN De Flaasbloem. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants and park only in the designated parking areas.
📝 Registration & Catalogue
Upon arrival, please report to the secretary’s office.
The secretary’s office is located near the entrance of the event grounds.
The catalogue is available in printed format only and can be collected from the secretary’s office.
Please remember to bring the email you received containing your ring number (either on your device or printed out). This is your ticket for the event.
💡 Don’t forget to bring
- Your dog passport(s)
- e-mail with your ring number(s)
- A water bowl for your dog(s)
- Sufficient drinking water
- Any grooming and show equipment
☀️ Weather Conditions
We will closely monitor the weather forecast in the days leading up to the event.
If warm weather is expected, please keep the following in mind:
- Provide sufficient shade for yourself and your dog(s).
- Bring a water bowl.
- Ensure your dog has access to fresh drinking water.
- Remember to drink enough water yourself.
Food and drinks will be available from the catering facilities on the grounds.
🚫 Never leave your dog in the car
Even when outside temperatures seem comfortable, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels within minutes.
Never leave your dog unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period of time and even with the windows slightly open.
We look forward to welcoming you and your dog(s) to the Championship Club Event 2026.
With four international judges, 136 Leonbergers and exhibitors from several countries, it promises to be a memorable day.
We wish all exhibitors the best of luck, good sportsmanship and above all lots of fun with their Leonbergers.
See you on Sunday 14 June 2026!