About Who we are is who we always were…

Established in 1975

As an American Kennel Club (AKC) affiliate, we primarily focus on purebred dogs. However, we don’t limit ourselves to purebreds only. We also support training and carefully socializing all dogs, purebred and mixed, emphasizing the importance of responsible care and companionship. The club is dedicated to three major goals... • Furthering the advancement of all dogs. • Do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of dogs and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at conformation shows and performance events. • Conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and performance events under the rules and regulations of the AKC.

The Sporting Side of Life

Dog shows, especially conformation, are the sporting side of our passion. There are essentially two sides of the dog sport...

Conformation

This is where each dog is compared to their breed’s written standard, and the one coming closest to that ideal wins their respective class. From there, they continue to compete within their breed, group, and eventually for Best In Show as each successor is deemed to be the best example of their breed. This event is restricted to purebreds, and is a relatively formal affair.

Performance

These events are open to all dogs, regardless of their pedigree, and evaluate both the dog’s ability to perform specific routines, as well as the handler’s ability to train. It’s significantly less formal, but just as intense as conformation. These events may come in one or more of the following forms: • Competitive Obedience • Rally Obedience • Agility • Lure Coursing • Fast CAT  • Farm Dog • Fetch • Dock Diving • Hunting and Herding Trials

Club Officers

• President – Kim Schaffter • 1st Vice President – David Arthur • 2nd Vice President – Pam Norman • Treasurer – Austin Schaffter • Secretary – Julie Wallace • Board Member - Tom McCarthy • Board Member - Robbin Niedenthal • Board Member - James Prickett