Bullyganza

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Let’s talk Amstaffs. 🏆🇮🇹

Every year there’s one breed that turns Bullyganza into something else entirely. Bigger entries. Bigger competition. Bigger expectations.
And if you know this breed… you already know why.

For 2026, the American Staffordshire Terrier lineup is exactly what it should be: people who know the breed, live the breed, and understand what makes a truly great Amstaff when it walks into the ring.

🇦🇷🇺🇸 Andrea Fernandez — JustLike Amstaff
Breeder, former professional handler, longtime Amstaff specialist and one of the most respected names in the breed today. From STCA winners to major winners and international champions, Andrea has spent more than two decades deeply involved with American Staffordshire Terriers at the highest level.

🇺🇸 Kimberly Whashington
A lifelong Terrier person with decades in Staffordshire Bull Terriers, national specialty experience, international judging assignments, and a serious eye for quality dogs. Kim has also judged the American Staffordshire Terrier Parent Club National Specialty in the United States — and anyone who has spent time ringside with her knows she understands terrier breed type.

🇺🇸 Patricia Keenan
Third-generation dog person. Terrier expert. Westminster and AKC National Championship judge. Patty has judged major Amstaff specialties around the world and brings the kind of experience that only comes from a lifetime spent in this sport.

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Spiaggia Romea Club Village & Hotel · Comacchio, Italy

⚠️ American Staffordshire Terriers are limited to 140 entries.

And if previous years taught us anything… waiting too long is usually a bad strategy. 😅

🎟️ Entries open July 1st
🌐 https://bullyganza.com

Thank you for sharing this and let's start making plans for Italy. 🇮🇹

Let’s talk Staffords. 🥨

🇺🇸 Kim Washington joins Bullyganza 2026 for a full Stafford weekend in Italy.

Breeding and exhibiting Staffordshire Bull Terriers since 1993, Kim has spent decades deeply involved in the breed — as breeder, exhibitor, mentor, club officer, and judge. Her judging assignments have included major specialties in the USA and internationally, including the SBTCA National Specialty and assignments in Australia.

And yes, Amstaff people… she knows your breed too. Kim has also judged the American Staffordshire Terrier, including the Parent Club National Specialty.

At Bullyganza 2026:
📍 Saturday — Staffordshire Bull Terriers
📍 Sunday — American Staffordshire Terriers
Classes: Best of Breed, Junior, Bred By, Intermediate, Open & Champion

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Spiaggia Romea Club Village & Hotel · Comacchio, Italy

🎟️ Entries open July 1st · Limit 500, first come first served

Hotel rooms going fast → https://bullyganza.com/hotel-venue/book-your-room
Everything else → https://bullyganza.com/

Thanks for sharing this and see you ringside in Italy!! 🇮🇹

Let's talk judges. 👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️

Bullyganza 2026 isn't just another weekend in Italy — it's the kind of lineup you usually only get to see written on a Silverwood catalogue or a Crufts critique. And this year, both names are walking into the same ring. Ours. 🇮🇹

🇬🇧 Mr. Eric Stanley — Aricon Bull Terriers (UK)
58 years behind the Aricon prefix. Champions bred, champions exhibited, and a kennel name that's quietly shaped Bull Terrier bloodlines for generations. When Eric puts his hands on a dog, you're being judged by living breed history.

🇺🇸 Mrs. Rebecca Poole — Rocky Top Bull Terriers (USA)
Two Silverwood winners. A Westminster Best in Show. AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year 2005. 13 years editing BARKS. Judging assignments across three continents. Rebecca isn't just a judge — she's a reference point.

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Spiaggia Romea Club Village & Hotel · Comacchio, Italy
🎟️ Entries open July 1st · Limit 500, first come first served

This is the kind of judging panel that makes people book flights before they finish reading the post. So… you know what to do. 🛫

Hotel rooms going fast → https://bullyganza.com/hotel-venue/book-your-room
Everything else → https://bullyganza.com

Save the posters. Share them. Tag the breeder friends who need to be in that ring. See you in Italy. 🇮🇹✨

Two months out from entries opening, and we just had to share this with you. The Bullyganza 2026 poster — done, dusted, and ready for your timeline. ✨

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Spiaggia Romea Club Village & Hotel · Comacchio, Italy 🇮🇹

The judges are confirmed (and yes, the lineup speaks for itself), the venue is set, and entries open July 1st. Limit stays at 500, first come, first served, as always.

About the hotel: a lot of you have already booked, which is brilliant to see. Rooms are still going on a first come, first serve basis, so if you're planning the trip, sort the hotel side now and worry about flights later:
👉 https://bullyganza.com/hotel-venue/book-your-room

Everything else is over at https://bullyganza.com

Save the poster. Share it. Drop it in your stories, send it to your breeder friends, tag the people who need to be in Italy next September. The more people who see this, the better the whole weekend gets.

See you in Italy!!

American Staffordshire Terrier – Bullyganza 2026

Two days dedicated to Amstaffs with an outstanding panel of judges.

Saturday – Bullyganza Show
American Staffordshire Terrier (Cropped & Natural)

Ms. Andrea Fernandez (ARG)
Best of Breed, Junior, Bred By, Intermediate, Open, Champion

Ms. Patricia Keenan (USA)
Minor Puppy, Puppy & Veterans

Sunday – Amstaff Specialty

Ms. Kim Washington (USA)
Best of Breed, Junior, Bred By, Intermediate, Open, Champion

Ms. Andrea Fernandez (ARG)
Minor Puppy, Puppy & Veterans

September 19–20, 2026
Comacchio, Italy 🇮🇹

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Meet the Best in Show Judge – Bullyganza 2026

At Bullyganza 2026, the Best in Show will be judged by Mr. Jason Hoke (USA) 🇺🇸

A respected figure in the sport of purebred dogs, Mr. Hoke is a former professional all-breed handler who has handled numerous top-winning dogs and judged extensively in the United States and internationally.

September 19–20, 2026
Comacchio, Italy 🇮🇹

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📣 Presenting the 2026 BullyGanza Judges Lineup!

⭐️ Best in Show Judge: Mr. Jason Hoke (USA) 🇺🇸
A second-generation dog man and professional all-breed handler with numerous Best in Show awards. He has judged in 42 countries, including the Toy Group at Westminster, Crufts, and the World Dog Show. President of the Great Dane Club of America and TV commentator for Westminster on Fox Sports Network.

⭐️ American Staffordshire Terrier Judges:
Ms. Andrea Fernandez (Argentina/USA) 🇦🇷🇺🇸 : Best of Breed, Junior, Bred By, Intermediate, Open & Champion classes.
Breeder under the JustLike affix with 22 years in the breed. Her dogs include multiple AKC Champions, Best in Show and Best in Specialty Show winners, STCA National Specialty winners, and European Winner titleholders. She also serves as an AKC Licensed Superintendent.

Mrs. Patricia Anne Keenan (USA) 🇺🇸 : Minor Puppy, Puppy & Veterans classes.
A third-generation dog fancier with over 50 years of experience. Licensed by AKC to judge the Terrier Group and multiple breeds. She has judged at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, AKC National Championship, and numerous AmStaff specialty events worldwide.

⭐️ Bull Terrier (White & Color) Judge:
Mrs. Rebecca Poole (USA) 🇺🇸
Rocky Top Bull Terriers. In love with Bull Terriers since 1976. Her breeding achievements include a Westminster Best in Show Winner, seven BTCA National Specialty winners, two Silverwood Winners, and AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year 2005. Former BTCA President and BARKS Editor for 13 years. Has judged internationally across 14 countries.

⭐️ Miniature Bull Terrier Judge:
Mr. Eric Stanley (England) 🇬🇧
Aricon Kennel. Involved in Bull Terriers for 58 years. He has bred and exhibited numerous champions that have made meaningful contributions to the breed's development, with a lasting influence on Bull Terrier bloodlines worldwide.

⭐️ Staffordshire Bull Terrier Judge:
Mrs. Kimberly Washington (USA) 🇺🇸
Chavier Staffords. Showing and breeding Staffordshire Bull Terriers since 1993 with 15 champions bred or owned. Judged the SBTCA Parent Club National Specialty (2021) and internationally in Australia. A 30-year member of SBTCA, currently serving as Secretary.

⭐️ Mr. Felipe Alberto Llano Palacios (Spain) 🇪🇸
Guadalcan Kennel.
A Presa Canario breed specialist with over 100 championship titles including Champions of Spain, Europe, and World. He achieved the first Presa Canario to be proclaimed Dog of the Year by the RSCE. International Judge of the Royal Spanish Canine Society. He
will be judging Boerboels, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Cane Corsos, and Presa Canarios.

⭐️ Mrs. Patricia Anne Keenan (USA) 🇺🇸
Also judging Boston Terriers, English Bulldogs, and French Bulldogs.

⭐️ Ms. Andrea Fernandez (Argentina/USA) 🇦🇷🇺🇸
Also judging Dogo Argentinos.

⭐️ Boerboel Special Event:
Mr. Marcel Plock (Germany) 🇩🇪
President of the European Boerboel Club. Dedicated many years to the selection and study of the Boerboel breed standard. He will preside over the "Micha Dippel Memorial Trophy" on Sunday.

Hotel Booking: https://bullyganza.com/hotel-venue/book-your-room (first come, first serve)

More information: https://bullyganza.com

Something special is coming.

The 2026 judges panel will be announced on March 1. We think you’re going to like what’s coming. ❤️

Pre-entries open July 1 for last year’s exhibitors.
General entries open July 3.

Limited to 500 entries.

Thank you for sharing!
https://bullyganza.com

📣 Planning to attend Bullyganza 2026?

This year we need to manage all room bookings due to the hotel’s policies. To keep everything organized, we’ve added a simple reservation system on our website: https://bullyganza.com

If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected]

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