Saturday 19 September 2026
Doggen Show
Breed Speciality show
Judging by colour, all classes together. A day devoted to the beauty of the breed, followed by the gala dinner in the evening.
5-colour judging panel · NAT & EuDDC confirmation on site.
The must-attend event for Great Dane enthusiasts
Neuvic 2026
Two exceptional days in the heart of Corrèze: the Doggen Show on Saturday, the National Show on Sunday.
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026
Neuvic (19160) – Corrèze
The great Great Dane weekend
Every year, the National Show brings together the finest Great Danes from France and Europe around their official club. For 2026, the Doggen Club of France invites you to Neuvic, in Haute-Corrèze, for two days of competition, breeding and conviviality — on the royal theme « The Great Dane in the Age of Kings ». Whether you come to show, to confirm, to pass the NAT or simply to admire the breed, this is the highlight of the year.
Sunday 20 September 2026
Nationale d'Élevage
CACS & Club Winners · « The Great Dane in the Age of Kings »
France's official breeding highlight: award of the CACS and Club Winner titles by the colour judges.
Themed royal parade · best adults, youth, couples, kennel and progeny groups.
An international panel of judges
Five renowned judges from across Europe — each colour has its specialist.
| Judge | Saturday · Doggen Show | Sunday · National |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Muriel CLEMENTZ FR France | Fawns — all classes | Black harlequins (excl. minor classes) |
| Mr José GARCIA ABAD ES Spain | Brindles — all classes | Blacks (excl. minor classes) |
| Mrs Beata KUCHARCZYK PL Poland | Blacks — all classes | Blues (excl. minor classes) |
| Mrs Alicja MECH PL Poland | Black harlequins — all classes | Brindles + minor classes females, all colours |
| Mr Frank GILMER DE Germany | Blues — all classes | Fawns + minor classes males, all colours |
Schedule — Saturday 19
Programme — Saturday 19 September 2026
• 7:30 am: Veterinary check
• 9:00 am: Judging of individual classes
• 12:00 – 2:30 pm: Members' buffet
• 2:30 pm: Resumption and end of individual judging
Ring of Honour:
• Junior handlers
• Best venerables, veterans and seniors
• Couples and pairs
• Breeding kennel groups (affixes)
• Sire & dam / progeny groups
• Best youth
• Best adults
• Best in Show (BIS) and Best Opposite Sex (BOS)
Schedule — Sunday 20
Programme — Sunday 20 September 2026
Theme: « The Great Dane in the Age of Kings »
• 7:30 am: Veterinary check
• 9:00 am: Presentation of the judges
• 9:30 am: Judging of individual classes
• 12:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch (depending on judging progress)
Ring of Honour:
• Themed parade « The Great Dane in the Age of Kings »
• Best gaits
• Best venerables, veterans and seniors
• Couples and pairs
• Breeding kennel groups
• Sire & dam / progeny groups
• Best youth
• CACS & Club Winners by the colour judges — Best adults
• Best in Show (BIS) and Best Opposite Sex (BOS)
Entry fees
Member vs non-member fee · 1st closing until 22 Aug., 2nd closing until 5 Sep. 2026.
Doggen Show (Saturday)
| Class | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Bout'Chou, Baby, Puppy & Beginner | 21 € | 30 € |
| Youth, Intermediate, Open, Champion — 1st dog | 28 € | 40 € |
| Same — 2nd & 3rd dogs (each) | 25 € | 35 € |
| Same — 4th dog onwards (each) | 21 € | 30 € |
| Senior group — Veteran class | 10 € | 10 € |
| Venerable group | Free | — |
N.A.T. — Natural Aptitude Test (min. age 15 months)21 € / 30 €
EuDDC Confirmation — min. age 18 months (LOF-registered dog)30 € / 40 €
National Show (Sunday)
| Class | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Bout'Chou, Baby, Puppy & Beginner | 28 € | 34 € |
| Youth, Intermediate, Open, Champion — 1st dog | 41 € | 52 € |
| Same — 2nd & 3rd dogs (each) | 36 € | 47 € |
| Same — 4th dog onwards (each) | 31 € | 37 € |
| Senior group — Veteran class | 10 € | 15 € |
| Venerable group | Free | — |
N.A.T. — Natural Aptitude Test (min. age 15 months)21 € / 30 €
EuDDC Confirmation — min. age 18 months (LOF-registered dog)30 € / 40 €
1st-closing fees. Full details (2nd closing, charges) on the Cédia entry forms.
Saturday evening · Neuvic village hall
The gala dinner
An evening to celebrate our passion for the Great Dane.
- Aperitif — Crisp éclair with cured duck breast & chestnut chantilly
- Main — Pike-perch in Riesling, fragrant rice & carrot cream
- Dessert — Chocolate mousse, caramel shards & spiced poached pear
Member 30 € · Non-member 40 €
Booking confirmed upon payment (Cédia, HelloAsso, cheque or transfer).
Book my seat →
The venue
Neuvic (19160) — Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the heart of Haute-Corrèze and the Millevaches plateau.
Open in Maps →Getting there
- Road : A89 (exits Ussel / Égletons).
- Train : Ussel or Égletons stations (Bordeaux–Ussel line).
- Air : Brive–Vallée de la Dordogne, Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand.
Accommodation
Hotels, gîtes and camping by Lake Triouzoune. Be sure to book early: the weekend is in high demand.
Tourist office →Make the most of your stay in Haute-Corrèze
Come for the Danes, stay for Corrèze: turn the weekend into a real nature getaway.
Lake Triouzoune
410 hectares, European Blue Flag and Handiplage label. Supervised swimming in summer, water-sports centre (sailing, windsurfing, canoe-kayak, pedal boats, water-skiing), boat trips, e-bike rental and a 14 km lakeside trail.
Learn more →Henri Queuille Resistance Museum
In the family home of President Henri Queuille, listed among the « Maisons des Illustres ». Two themes: the statesman's career and the memory of the Resistance in Haute-Corrèze. Auditorium and garden.
Learn more →House of Water & Fishing
20 place de l'Église, in Neuvic. Aquariums of the region's fish, activities on aquatic environments and guided fishing trips on the lake.
Learn more →Dordogne Gorges
Minutes away, the « Valley of Dams » and its spectacular landscapes: Aigle dam (the « Resistance dam »), Chastang and Marèze dams. Boat cruises and viewpoints.
Learn more →Château de Sédières
At Clergoux, an elegant Renaissance château set in lush greenery, with its grounds, ponds and summer cultural programme.
Flavours of the Limousin
Milk-fed veal raised under the mother (Label Rouge), Limousin beef, Limousin apple PDO, chestnut, blueberry and ceps: Corrèze is a land of generous gastronomy.
Useful links & documents
Entry — Doggen Show (Cédia)→ Entry — National Show (Cédia)→ Book the gala dinner (HelloAsso)→ Add to my calendar (iCalendar)＋
Organising contacts
Dr Gérard MIGNOT (Président) — Tél. : 02 47 65 27 21 / 06 60 03 68 11 — [email protected] M. Renaud CHARCIAREK (Secrétaire) — Tél. : 03 26 67 72 51 / 06 08 89 81 33 — [email protected] Mme Maryline PERRAULT (Trésorière) — Port. : 06 15 13 77 75 — [email protected]See you in Neuvic!
Two days to celebrate the Great Dane, meet the community of enthusiasts and discover a beautiful corner of Corrèze. See you soon!