Author: Jana Brossmannová

Some moments stay with you forever.
Because it’s not just a dog show. It’s the atmosphere, emotions, lights, music, and that feeling when everyone stops for a second and looks in the same direction.

And of course, a truly unique show in masks, giving the final evening a completely different energy – festive, carnival-like and unforgettable.
A small throwback to last year’s winners and to those moments when the ring turns into pure magic and everything has that special “wow” feeling.

And now the question is:
Who will be standing there this year?

Have you already entered?
The entry deadline for DogCarnival is January 23rd.

Senior Handling at Nitradog Carnival Cup

When asked whether the Senior Handling competition will be held again at the Nitradog Carnival Cup, our answer is clear – yes.

Anyone who once fell in love with junior handling always wants to return to it. Whether you are a former junior handler or simply want to enjoy the show ring atmosphere, Junior Handling Club Slovakia has prepared this special activity for you.

We often say that junior handlers are sometimes even more skilled than adults in regular show rings. This competition is a great opportunity to show that adults can also present dogs at a very high level.

Senior Handling 18+

• open on all show days for participants over 18 years of age
• location: Activity ring, hall M5
• start time: 2:00 PM
• entry fee: 10 €

All proceeds will be used to support further activities of the Junior Handling Club Slovakia, including Toy Handling, which is free of charge for the youngest children.

Judges are the same ones who judge the Junior Handling competition on that particular day.

Registration for Senior Handling:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/JuniorHandlingSlovakia/_2026CarnivalCupSeniorHandling

Popular entertainment supporting our juniors

A raffle is an integral part of many social events. This will also be the case at DOGCARNIVAL – Dogcarnival Nitradog, which we are currently preparing.

However, our raffle will have a special mission. All proceeds will be used to support the youth associated with the Junior Handling Club Slovakia.

Anyone can contribute prizes.
Prizes can be handed over at the show office throughout Friday.

Parking – online sales

Would you like to make your arrival at the showground easier and get parking at half price?
We have a convenient solution for you. Parking can be paid online in your account at www.dogshow.sk.

Your parking ticket will be generated together with your catalogue numbers, separately for each day, depending on your purchase. Return passes will be available in the dogshow.sk system in the following days.

Leaving the venue is no problem.
At the designated exit, our staff will scan your unique QR code, allowing you to re-enter the area without any issues.

Attention: Online sales of parking tickets end on 23 January 2026.

Final Photo Corner – Official Photos

As every year, official photos of all placed dogs will be taken in our final photo corner.

This photo corner is not accessible to the public and is reserved exclusively for photographing winners.
This allows us to ensure a smooth flow of the final competitions and avoid delays in the program.

• On the winners’ podium, only a quick group photo will be taken (no individual photos with the judge).
• Photos with the judge will be taken for all placed dogs in the photo corner.

The best part is that the photos will be sent to the winners the same evening, so they can be downloaded, shared on social media and used to celebrate the success.

Please check the e-mail addresses in the dogshow.sk system, as the photos will be sent there.

Photos will be taken by our photographer – Jan Bendl.

Parking Information

Please note that parking is valid for one day only, during the show day.

Overnight stays and camping in the parking area are not permitted.

After the final competitions (or DOGCARNIVAL), we kindly ask you to leave the parking area and not remain there overnight.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in respecting the venue operator’s rules.

Thank you for entering your dog and becoming part of the NITRADOG Carnival Cup event. We truly appreciate your participation.

Final checks of all entries are currently in progress. Owners whose applications contain minor inconsistencies will be contacted individually.

After these checks, within the next few days, the following will be available:

• confirmations of entry acceptance,
• a mini catalogue with ring allocation and judging schedules.

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Important information

Due to the higher number of entered dogs, judging on all three days will start at 9:00 a.m.

The DOGCARNIVAL carnival evening will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7:30 p.m.
Registration for DOGCARNIVAL is free of charge and available via
www.dogshow.sk

Information about the program and the presentation of judges can be found at:
https://mydogshow.sk/dogcarnival/

If you are interested in dinner on January 30, 2026, served from 6:30 p.m. as a hot buffet in Congress Pavilion “K”, tickets can be purchased via www.dogshow.sk
after logging into your account and selecting the show 3× CACIB NITRADOG Carnival Cup.

An online parking ticket with a 50% discount compared to the regular price can be purchased in the same way via www.dogshow.sk.

The deadline for registration for DOGCARNIVAL, as well as for purchasing dinner tickets and parking tickets, is January 23, 2026.Further information will be sent gradually. Please follow our website
www.nitradog.sk, the emails sent to you, and our Facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/NitradogCarnivalCup
https://www.facebook.com/dogcarnival.nitradog

We look forward to your participation and wish you a wonderful experience at the NITRADOG Carnival Cup.

MyDOGSHOW Team

Dear photographers, to enjoy all the benefits of accredited photographers at NITRADOG Carnival Cup, please make sure to complete the “PRESS” accreditation form.

The accreditation link is available at nitradog.sk,
or directly here: https://bit.ly/3LmqkFs

Important information

Accreditation is only possible until 20 January 2026.

If you have any questions regarding accreditation, please contact: NITRADOG PR Manager – Viktoria Radkovič
E-mail: press@dogshow.sk

We are looking forward to seeing you.

The entry deadline for NITRADOG Carnival Cup is approaching fast. Today entries will close for our unique carnival dog show, blending a top-level dog show with an elegant social event.

Expect not only a traditional dog show, but also a variety of side events, a magical carnival atmosphere, and a perfectly spent long weekend for the whole family – both two-legged and four-legged.

Don’t miss the chance to experience an unforgettable weekend full of elegance, fun and canine passion.

Start your successes big right at the very first show of the year

Right now is the perfect time to start collecting points for the year-long competitions Slovakia Dog Cup and MyDOGSHOW Ranking. The brand-new competition launched in 2025 – MyDOGSHOW Ranking – brings extra strong motivation to follow the show scene. It is a ranking that evaluates exclusively shows organized through the www.dogshow.sk platform, from its inception.

Its distinctive scoring system and separate evaluation by breed and gender create fair, clear, and often very close competitions among top-quality dogs.

On www.dogranking.sk you can find current results as well as the option to download diplomas from previous years.

We keep our fingers crossed for everyone in the new show season.