Dog Shows – Turning the Covid-19 Corner

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48 – May, 2020

By Sandy Weaver 

It’s been a long time since Louisville was abruptly shut down, mid-cluster. It’s been a long time since those who rely on dog shows for their income have been able to do their work, and it’s been a long time since those who just love dog shows, dog sports, dog people and dog events have had a dog show fix. With the list of cancelled events stretching into September, some people despair that they’ll never see a dog show again.

Fear not – if everything goes according to plan, the wait is nearly over.

Some clubs were able to reschedule their shows instead of cancelling them. When all the stars aligned – venue available, judges available, workers available – the massive juggling act commenced, and Glenn Lycan and his team in the AKC Event Operations Department worked overtime to get those reschedules done. Every year in April, a large 5-day cluster held in Perry, Georgia draws people from across America and around the world. The official name of the cluster is the Peach Blossom Cluster, though most refer to it simply as Perry. The show committees of these clubs worked hard to reschedule instead of cancel, and the dog fancy stands to win big.

Perry aka the Peach Blossom Cluster will happen in June, heralding the renewal of the dog world and dog sports. Four days of dog shows begin on June 17 and run through June 21. Monday the 15th and Tuesday the 16th will be open dates for those who need to move in with their motorhomes, etc. The Georgia National Fairgrounds is being very accommodating to the dog show world, and to the clubs of this cluster in particular.

At this writing, the President has put forth a proposal for getting America back to normal safely, and the Governor of Georgia has unveiled his plan for easing this state back into business, which is now underway.

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