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Albany Today
By the People, for the People
Linn County Kennel Club Hosts 904-Entry Show
Best in Show awarded to GCHG Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun, a Lagotti Retriever
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Linn County Kennel Club, Inc. held its annual dog show on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Albany, Oregon. The show saw a total entry of 904 dogs across the seven groups, with GCHG Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun, a Lagotti Retriever, taking home the coveted Best in Show award under judge Mrs. Shalisa D. Neely.
Why it matters
The Linn County Kennel Club show is a prestigious event that attracts top-winning dogs and handlers from across the Pacific Northwest region. The high entry numbers and quality of competition demonstrate the continued popularity of purebred dogs and dog shows in the local community.
The details
In the Sporting Group, the winner was GCHG Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun, a Lagotti Retriever handled by Tiffany Skinner. In the Hound Group, the winner was GCHB Sheez-Beez Evermore Twice Told Tales, a Harrier handled by Megan Honari. The Working Group winner was GCHB R3 Theres Your Trouble, a Mastiff. The Terrier Group was won by Black Cuillins Deepdive, a Skye Terrier. The Toy Group was topped by GCHB Magnifiques If I Can Dream, a Yorkshire Terrier. And in the Non-Sporting Group, the winner was GCHP Emerald Citys Midnight Hour, an American Eskimo Dog.
- The Linn County Kennel Club, Inc. show was held on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The players
GCHG Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun
A Lagotti Retriever who won Best in Show.
Tiffany Skinner
The handler of GCHG Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun.
Mrs. Shalisa D. Neely
The Best in Show judge.
Linn County Kennel Club, Inc.
The organization that hosted the dog show.
Albany, OR
The location where the show was held.
The takeaway
The Linn County Kennel Club show continues to be a premier event for dog enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the dedication and skill of both canine competitors and their handlers.
