We're having a DOG SHOW!!!

Ready?

Set?

SHOW!!!

On June 12th and 13th at our beautiful property on Fisher Road, (see map on the side bar) we're hosting our 51st All Breed AKC Dog Show!

Entries are up this year: we have 545 dogs entered on Saturday and 562 on Sunday!

There will be a $3 per car parking fee per day, or you can buy a weekend pass for $5. AKC rules state that only entered dogs are allowed. (As you can imagine for safety's sake! 562 dogs who are trained to show are probably enough!)

Come cheer on your favorite dog. Enjoy free ice cream from the Paducah Bank (who sponsors Best In Show because they rock) WOW! Truck, and delicious barbecue lunch from our vendors.

The Paducah Kennel Club honors our Nation's fallen heroes on this Memorial Day

The Obedience Trial ROCKED!!!

The Paducah Kennel Club hosted an AKC all breed obedience trial at the beautiful club property on Fisher Road. Folks came from at least five states to show their dogs' capabilities in the exacting sport of dog obedience.


Right here is the hardest working Obedience Chair in the United States of America!

Ginia Manchester put on one heck of a trial!

Saturday's Ring Stewards Carol Nielsen, Ruby Sisk, and Martha Veach listen to the judge with some exhibitors.

Judge Marilyn Gormley presents Paducah Kennel Club member Steve Johnson and Standard Poodle, Tessa, their first place ribbon.

And first place in another class for PKC member Sally Moore and her homebred yellow lab, Lily.

This Boxer from Tennessee figured it was a Saturday in Spring in Kentucky: he was ready for the Derby!

The Sunday Ring Stewards were Tina Sisk, Ruby Sisk, and Carol Neilsen.

Huge congratulations to Sharon Shanahan and her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sam, on earning their UDX title on Sunday!

Sunday's judge, Patrick Higgins, presents the oh so hard to achieve tenth double-qualifying ribbons to Sharon and Sam. Just wow.

Sunday's coveted High in Trial and High Combined prizes were won by Kathy Schroeder's Mea, from St. Louis. Turns out it was Kathy's birthday, so Mea sure gave her a fantastic present.

I think maybe we worked Ruby a little too hard?

See you at the club!

February FUN Raiser

(Your photographer arrived late, due to work. The delicious potluck had already been consumed, so no food photos are available. Apologies!)

Just what did she do for all those tips??? Hmmmmm???

(Actually the tips went to the club: Thanks everyone!)

Thanks to everyone who cooked, who laughed, who brought guests, who laughed some more, who helped prepare and set up, who served, who cleaned up, who laughed until coke came out their noses until the cows came home, and who supported the club!

see you next time at the club

Goings On

The Obedience Gang, under the direction of Obedience Chair Virginia Manchester, did a super job with the Show & Go!

Judge Sharron Shanahan looks on while Ginia Manchester and Carroll Duncan serve as posts for John Holt and Cassie's figure 8.

The "sit" for exam?

We had a great turn out and PKC members pitched in to provide a delicious lunch for our guests. (And ourselves!)

A visitor warms up her Australian Shepherd

IMPORTANT DATES:

Tonight is our Fun Raiser Potluck at the club - There will be pictures later.

March 9 regular monthly PKCmeeting

April 10 & 11 -  AKC All Breed Obedience Trial

The Show of Shows

Don't miss the Westminster Kennel Club on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th!

Schedule (NOTICE those are Eastern Times)


NIGHT 1:

Monday, February 15

Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups

8-9 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network

9-11 p.m. (ET) live on CNBC



NIGHT 2:

Tuesday, February 16

Sporting, Working and Terrier Groups, Best In Show

8-11 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network



Breed judging highlight videos are available throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday on the Westminster Web site. These highlights will be available after the show, as well. You can go on that site, and search for your breed and see the actual judging!

see you at the club

Members Cook!

Kathy Hays shared the wonderful South Sea Rice Casserole recipe that she brought to the Christmas party!


1 and 1/2 lbs. ground trukey, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 and 1/2 cup instant rice, 2 cans chicken rice soup, 3 soup cans water, butter, 1 cup chopped green peppers, 3cups chopped celery, 1 (4oz.) can sliced mushrooms, 2tbsp.chopped parsley, 1(3/4)oz. Pkg. alomonds

Brown the ground trukey and drain. Add rest of ingredients except almonds. Pour into a well greased casserole dish. Bake @ 300 degrees for 1 and 1/2 hours. Saute almonds in butter and sprinkle over casserols. Bake 30 minutes longer.
 
YUM! Thanks, Kathy!
 
see you at the club

Brags!

Sharon Shanahan writes:


I have a brag to pass on. Sam got two UDX legs at Evansville the first of January, and two more at St. Charles, MO, the end of January. He also picked up quite a few Obedience Master points. He now has 6 UDX legs and 108 OM points.
 
WAY TO GO SAM AND SHARON!!!
 
And Cathy Crecelius tells us about her Agility Superstar, Balto:
 
Tsavo's Balto double Qed both days he competed at the Nashville Dog Training Agility Trial, January 29 & 30

Balto, you da DAWG!!!

Congratulations!

see you at the club