The City of Catania becomes the stage for one of the most anticipated EBKC events of 2026, bringing together structure, power, and correct breed evaluation under official EBKC standards.
EBKC SHOW ITALY 2026 SICILIA
Show Host Organizer: EBKC
Date: Sunday 1st March 2026
Show Location: Pala Nitta, Viale Nitta, 95121 Catania, Italy.
City: Catania
Country: Italy
Type of Show: 2 International Multi-Breed Conformation Shows
Breeds: American Bully (Std,Pkt,XL,Clsc), American Pit Bull Terrier (Standard UKC & Classic ADBA)
Age Groups: 3-6 Months, 6-9 Months, 9-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 3 Years +
This high-level international show will feature two highly respected figures in the bully and power-breed world.
Official Judges
Mikel Katuin (NL)
Senior International Judge
With over 30 years of experience in the dog world and more than 25 years judging internationally, Mikel Katuin is one of Europe’s most established and respected power-breed specialists.
A long-time breeder of American Bulldogs and Old English Bulldogs, Katuin is renowned for his focus on bone, mass, correct breed type, functional anatomy, and powerful yet balanced movement.
Having officiated across Brazil, the United States, South Africa, Russia, Scandinavia, and multiple European countries, he brings deep structural knowledge and decades of breeding expertise.
His evaluation style is firm, experienced, and rooted in true breed understanding.
Luca Lupino (IT)
International EBKC Judge
Luca Lupino represents the strength of the Italian bully movement with a modern yet structurally disciplined approach to judging.
Known for his focus on balance, proportion, and correct breed expression, Lupino combines practical breeder insight with a sharp eye for detail in the ring.
His judging style rewards correct structure, functional movement, and true type — maintaining the integrity of each class under EBKC standard showcasing their dogs on a truly professional stage.
