Madurai Dog Show 2026: Madurai Canine Club 41st & 42nd All Breed Championship Show
The dog show in Madurai this October is the Madurai Canine Club 41st and 42nd All Breed Championship Dog Show, on Sunday 18 October 2026 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is a KCI championship show for registered purebred dogs. Anyone can come to watch. Exhibitors must hold KCI registration and enter through the club.
A guide by Pupps & Stud. Madurai Canine Club organises the show; Pupps & Stud is not the organiser.
Quick facts
- Show
- Madurai Canine Club 41st & 42nd All Breed Ch. Dog Show
- Dates
- Sunday 18 October 2026
- Venue
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Contact the club for the exact venue.
- Type
- KCI all breed championship show
The show listing gives the city only. The exact venue, show timings, spectator entry fee and judges are not listed yet, so confirm them with Madurai Canine Club before you travel.
Club contact
As listed on the KCI schedule
- Organiser
- Madurai Canine Club
- Club secretary
- Mr. S. Ramanathan, Hony. Secretary
- Club office address
- Plot No. 403, K.K. Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020 (club office, not the show venue)
- Mobile
- 9842181000
- rottie_rams@yahoo.co.in
What is the Madurai dog show?
It is a KCI (Kennel Club of India) all breed championship dog show in Tamil Nadu, held by Madurai Canine Club. Each dog is judged against its breed standard, and winners go on to compete for Best of Breed and higher awards.
The KCI schedule lists one show day for the club’s 41st and 42nd shows: Sunday 18 October 2026.
Next KCI dog shows
These upcoming shows have a guide on Pupps & Stud. The full KCI dog show calendar lists more shows.
Who can attend the dog show in Madurai?
Anyone can come and watch: families, first-time puppy buyers, breeders and handlers.
Many shows admit only entered dogs, so plan to leave your own pet at home unless the club says otherwise.
How do I enter my dog in the Madurai show?
Madurai Canine Club takes the entries, not Pupps & Stud. Your dog needs KCI registration and vaccination records, plus a completed entry form and fee sent to the club before its closing date.
The closing date is not listed, and entries for this show may already be closed. For later KCI shows, get your dog registered with KCI now.
What will I see at an all breed championship dog show in Tamil Nadu?
- Judging rings where dogs are shown breed by breed, then by group
- Age and status classes: Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Bred in India, Open and Champion
- Handlers grooming and presenting their dogs before they enter the ring
Any tips before I go?
- Check the start time with the club first, because timings are not listed
- Ask the handler before you touch any dog, and keep children close
- Carry water and wear comfortable shoes
Want a purebred puppy after the show?
A show is a good way to compare breeds in person. Once you have a shortlist, browse KCI-registered puppies from verified breeders, or ask a puppy buyer consultant for help.
Travelling to Madurai from nearby cities?
Frequently asked questions
When is the Madurai dog show in 2026?
The Madurai Canine Club 41st and 42nd All Breed Championship Dog Show is on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Is the Madurai dog show one day or two?
The KCI schedule lists one day, Sunday 18 October 2026, even though the show name carries two numbers (41st and 42nd).
Where is the Madurai dog show held?
In Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The show listing gives the city only, so contact Madurai Canine Club for the exact venue. The club office address on the KCI schedule is not the show venue.
Can I go to the Madurai dog show without a dog?
Yes. Visitors without a dog can watch the judging and see the breeds up close.
Can I take my pet dog to the Madurai show?
Usually only dogs entered in the show are allowed in. Ask Madurai Canine Club before you bring a pet.
Can mixed-breed dogs enter a KCI championship show?
No. Only KCI-registered purebred dogs can be entered.
Is there a dog show near me in Tamil Nadu this October?
The Madurai Canine Club show on 18 October 2026 is the only Tamil Nadu show listed on our calendar for the rest of 2026. Coming from Virudhunagar, Sivaganga or Dindigul? See the town guides on this page.
Who organises the Madurai dog show?
Madurai Canine Club organises the show. Pupps & Stud publishes this guide and is not the organiser.