Around The Rings at the Sunshine State Cluster

We are proud to announce that the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster will be held from November 19-22, 2020 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Massachussetts. There will be 4 All-Breed dog shows comprised of Holyoke KC, Windham County KC, South Windsor KC and Springfield KC, each with numerous specialties and supported entries. PLUS NOHS every [...]

This week is shaping up to be busier than the last! With a five-day cluster in Tampa, Florida, a five-day cluster in Enumclaw, Washington and a rescheduled, relocated Northern California show that has moved to Reno, Nevada, along with shows in Fargo, North Dakota and Belton, Texas, there will be a lot to keep up with this week as well. Nothing makes me happier than trying to keep track of multiple shows on a weekend……like the good ole days!

Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia has been busy working with County Health Officials and NBC Universal to work out the necessary details to hold their 2020 Dog Show on the regularly scheduled date of Saturday, November 14th (the Philadelphia Kennel Club normally holds a second show on the following Sunday).

We are happy to announce that another cluster of shows will precede the Hunt Country Cluster in Doswell, VA on 10/28-11/1, 2020.

The show will be limited to a total of 400 dogs (200 each day).

The Canine Chronicle just received word that the Kennel Club of Philadelphia aka ’The National Dog Show’ will be held as scheduled in November in Oaks, PA. KC of Philadelphia President Wayne Ferguson said, “After a lot of hard work and careful planning, we have received approval to hold our show. This is fabulous news [...]

Exhibitors who were heading home after the Chattanooga shows this past weekend were warned about a traffic situation involving carjacking on the Interstate. Some fanciers were stuck in traffic for over 4 hours. Social media was a great resource to warn those still at the show to seek alternative routes.

The year is 1947. A loving husband gives his wife a silver blue Afghan Hound for their 25th silver anniversary. Thus begins the extremely successful tale of the Crown Crest Afghan Hounds under the guidance of the lady receiving the gift, the fabulous Kay Finch.

Congratulations to the West Volusia Kennel Club for saving your shows after the original shows scheduled for September 19-20th were cancelled. The shows have been rescheduled for October 24-25th at the Ocala showgrounds!!