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Just a friendly reminder that entries for the First Colony Cluster close TODAY AT NOON! 🐾
Don’t miss your chance to join us June 18–21 in Doswell, VA for a fantastic weekend of dogs, friends, and competition.
⏰ Time is running out—get those entries in before closing!
📖 Premium List:
https://pdf.infodog.com/prm/058/prm058.pdf
Who else is counting down the days until show weekend? 🏆🐕
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🎉🐾 WE’RE BACK! Handling Class Returns This Wednesday! 🐾🎉
After last week’s weather cancellation, we’re excited to get back in the ring and get everyone ready for a busy month of showing!
🏆 Fishersville is this upcoming weekend
🏆 Followed by TWO back-to-back Doswell clusters later this month
If you’ve got shows on the calendar, now is the time to polish those stacks, sharpen your gaiting, and build confidence before heading into the ring!
Tom will be teaching:
📍 Dog Lovers Obedience School | 1127 Gaskins Rd Henrico, VA 23238
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 $10 cash per handler
➡️ One continuous session
➡️ No small dog / large dog split
➡️ Arrive anytime and work with your instructor - Tom is teaching!
Important reminders:
🚫 No girls in season
🐶 Handlers must maintain control of their dogs at all times
⚠️ Dog-to-dog interaction is optional — dogs do not need to greet or be in each other’s space
📋 Dogs new to handling class must bring age-appropriate vaccine records for review at sign-in
Whether you’re chasing points, bringing out a new puppy, or just looking for quality ring practice, we’d love to see you there. Let’s make the most of this busy show season and have some fun along the way!
See you Wednesday night!
🚨 DON’T MISS OUT 🚨
Entries for the First Colony Cluster, hosted by Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia and us(!!!) here at the Virginia Kennel Club, close this Wednesday! ⏰🐾
Don’t miss your chance to join us June 18–21, 2026, at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA for four incredible days of dog shows, competition, and fun!
🏆 All-Breed Shows
🌟 Open Shows
🌟 FSS Shows
🎖️ AKC National Owner-Handled Series
🐶 4–6 Month Puppy Competition
👦 Junior Showmanship
🎀 Specialties & Supported Entries
🎉 Clinics, seminars, and more!
Whether you’re chasing points, introducing a new puppy to the ring, competing in NOHS, or spending a weekend with fellow dog enthusiasts, the First Colony Cluster has something for everyone.
‼️Entries Close: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 AT NOON ‼️
Join us to show, spectate, and pet some dogs! 🗓️ June 18–21, 2026
📍 The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
Don’t wait until the last minute—get those entries in today!
📖 Premium List & Entry Information:
https://pdf.infodog.com/prm/058/prm058.pdf
Who’s joining us in Doswell? Tell us what breed you’re bringing! 👇🐕
🐾✨ Handling Class – CANCELLED MAY 27th ✨🐾
Due to incoming weather, Handling Class on Wednesday, May 27th is cancelled! See you all next week!
🐾✨ Handling Class Tonight – Wednesday, May 20th ✨🐾
Show season is in full swing, making tonight a great opportunity to get some extra practice in before upcoming weekends in the ring! 🏆🐕
Join us tonight at Dog Lovers Obedience School with Kyllian Genzmer for a relaxed and flexible handling session:
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Dog Lovers Obedience School
💲 $10 cash per handler
➡️ One continuous session
➡️ No small dog / large dog split
➡️ Arrive anytime and jump right in
Important reminders:
🚫 No girls in season
🐶 Handlers must maintain control of their dogs at all times
⚠️ Dog-to-dog interaction is optional — dogs do not need to greet or be in each other’s space
📋 Dogs new to handling class must bring age-appropriate vaccine records for review at sign-in
Whether you’re polishing up for the next cluster or just looking for a fun night training with your dog, we’d love to see you there!
05/20/2026
📣📣📣BIG NEWS for NOHS EXHIBITORS!!! 📣📣📣Starting May 20, 2026, NOHS Levels of Achievement (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) can be added as official AKC suffix titles—making these accomplishments a permanent part of your dog’s record. 🐾 Even better, titles can be applied retroactively to the start of the program. A well-deserved recognition for the success and dedication of our owner-handlers!
🐾 Virginia Kennel Club Meeting Tonight! 🐾
Join fellow dog lovers, breeders, exhibitors, and canine enthusiasts for tonight’s Virginia Kennel Club meeting!
📅 Tonight
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church
7000 Park Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Whether you’re active in conformation, performance events, breeding, or simply passionate about purebred dogs, we’d love to see you there. Come connect with members of Richmond’s all-breed dog community and stay involved with upcoming VKC events and activities.
Guests and prospective members are welcome! 🐶
05/12/2026
🐾✨ Handling Class – Wednesday, May 13th ✨🐾
Got shows coming up? Now’s the perfect time to get some extra practice in before two busy weekends of showing!
🏆 The Kennel Club of Ann Arundel cluster is this weekend in West Friendship, MD
🏆 The BOB cluster follows next weekend in Doswell, VA
Join us Wednesday night at Dog Lovers Obedience School to fine-tune those stacks, gaiting patterns, and ring skills before heading out to compete!
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 1127 Gaskins Rd Henrico, VA 23238
💲 $10 cash per handler
➡️ One continuous session
➡️ No small dog / large dog split
➡️ Arrive anytime and work with the instructors
- Kyllian Genzmer will be teaching this week
Important reminders:
🚫 No girls in season
🐶 Handlers must maintain control of their dogs at all times
⚠️ Dog-to-dog interaction is optional — dogs do not need to greet or be in each other’s space
📋 Dogs new to our handling class must bring age-appropriate vaccine records for review at sign-in
Come get some ring-ready practice in and have some fun with fellow dog people — we’ll see you there!
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