FCM Universal Championship

Dogs must have a health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.

They must be checked in with SENASICA at the border or airport.

A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required.

Proof of ownership must be presented.

Internal and external dewormed, within the six previous months and are free of ectoparasites

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Dogs must have proof of ownership.

A valid rabies vaccination certificate must be provided.

For information on screwworm certification, please consult the USDA website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs

Currently, neither you nor the dogs you are bringing into the country are subject to tariffs. However, any tangible goods you purchase may be subject to applicable tariffs.

The show will be held at the Santa Fe Expo Center in Mexico City, Mexico, from November 12–15, 2026.

Effective May 2026, points towards AKC titles will be calculated by the points schedule associated with Division 12.

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These shows are the result of an agreement between the AKC and FCM, granting FCM the license to hold AKC shows in Mexico.

Yes. The AKC-licensed show will follow the same format as AKC Shows in the United States.

The following AKC-licensed events will be offered each day of the four-day cluster:

• AKC All-Breed Conformation Shows
• AKC Junior Showmanship

These events will mirror the structure and format of AKC all-breed shows held domestically, including:

• AKC recognized breeds from all seven groups
• Group Competition
• Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show
• Dogs competing may earn AKC Championship or AKC Grand Championship points

FCM will host a special attraction show for Foundation Stock Service (FSS), Miscellaneous, and non-AKC recognized breeds.

For this inaugural event, Foundation Stock Service (FSS) and Miscellaneous breeds will participate in a FCM special attraction show rather than an open show.

All breeds are welcome to participate in the Universal shows. FCM will host a special attraction show each day of the cluster specifically for breeds not recognized by the AKC. Foundation Service Stock (FSS) and Miscellaneous breeds will also participate in the FCM special attraction show.

Dogs competing at the AKC-licensed show can earn points toward their AKC Championship or Grand Championship titles, just as they would at any AKC-sanctioned all-breed event. The FCM will also present exclusive titles specific to these international shows.

All judges selected by FCM for the AKC-licensed show must be AKC approved judges or a foreign judge eligible to judge AKC events pursuant to AKC Board policy.

Judging at the AKC-licensed show will be in accordance with AKC approved breed standards as this is an AKC show hosted by FCM. Judging at the FCM special attraction show will be in accordance with the FCI breed standards.