April Dog Show -- Harrisburg Kennel Club

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April 11, 2009, 7 am to 6 pm
PA State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
(This show is part of the Blue & Gray Cluster, April 9-12, 2008

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Conformation	Obedience	Rally Obedience	Health Clinics
Fun Match	Show Schedule	Premium List	Judges
Contact Info	Area Lodging	Vendors	Ring/Judging Times
Admission Prices	Admission Discount	Parking	RV Parking
Spectator Info	Rules & Regulations	Parade of Herding & Livestock Guard Breeds	Winners Pictures
	SHOW RESULTS

Show Trophies

The 2009 show features 2885 dogs participating in 3109 individual entries.

CONFORMATION (also called a "Breed Show" -- a competition between dogs of the same breed [161 breeds entered] to determine which entry conforms closest to the Standard for that breed), and
OBEDIENCE (dogs of all breeds [104 total entries] competing at several levels of skill to determine which entry comes closest to the ideal level of training for their class).
RALLY OBEDIENCE (dogs of all breeds [89 total entries] competing at several levels of skill over an established course to determine which entry comes closest to the ideal level of training for their class.)
HEALTH CLINICS Eye CERF exams and Cardiac exams available by pre-registration. For more information and registration details see the Health Clinics page. Click here for Clinic SCHEDULE for those pre-registered.
"MEET THE BREEDS" An opportunity to get "up close and personal" with representatives of specific breeds throughout the four days of the Blue-Gray Cluster. View the Schedule. This schedule may be updated as more breeds are added. Check this site later, and check the schedule posted at the Meet The Breeds location.
PARADE OF HERDING & LIVESTOCK GUARD BREEDS [Noon -- Equine Arena] “Pure-bred” dogs reflect man’s need for consistent and reliable work in various areas such as the management of livestock. Come see how countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Russia, Australia, and others, developed unique breeds. Each breed reflects climate, terrain, and personality of the people from the country of origin. Breeds also reflect the natural resources the people had to work with. (Countries with less available natural resources developed breeds of dogs with multiple purpose, whereas countries with more available resources developed more specialized breeds.)
CONFORMATION FUN MATCH -- Begins immediately after Best-In-Show for regular show, or 6 PM, whichever is later. Puppy classes plus Novice and Open Adult, and Junior Showmanship. Click here for additional details and registration information. (Produced by Obedience Training Class of Harrisburg.)

Click here for additional information on the various types of AKC Dog Events.

Vendor Area -- One of the largest groups of dog-related vendors in Central Pennsylvania. Click here to see a list of the vendors and their products, including links to many vendor web sites.

Vendor Area crowd

General Admission -- $6.00
(Handler accompanying Competition Entry Dog admitted free.)
Children under 12 admitted free
Please see note below regarding NO strollers.

Web Visitor DISCOUNT COUPON:
Click here for $1.00 off your Admission
to the April 11 show.

Maps of Farm Show Location and Harrisburg Area

Click for Premium List and Entry Information
Click for list of Judges

BREED CLUBS: consider a Specialty or Supported Entry at a future HKC show. For information view our
Specialties and Supported Entry Incentive Plan,
or contact our Specialty Liaison.

RING TIMES: The Show/Judging Schedule for Ring Times can be viewed by clicking here.

Click for Dog-Friendly Lodging in the Harrisburg Area,
including Locator Maps

FOR THE SPECTATOR:

If you are new to attending Dog Shows, please be sure to observe the following guidelines for Spectator Do's and Don'ts:

Spectators should use the Parking Lot on Elmerton Avenue, to allow show participants with dogs use of the Main Parking Lot. FREE Shuttle Service is provided from the Elmerton Lot.
Ask the Handler before touching a dog.
NO strollers in the show area for the safety of both child & dog. (A "stroller parking area" will be provided inside the main entrance.)
Dogs NOT entered in competition or NOT participating in a Blue and Gray Cluster Event are PROHIBITED from entering the show grounds by AKC regulations.
Don't reach into crates.
Yes, it is okay to clap for a favorite in the show ring, but in Obedience wait until the end.
If you have questions do come to the club desk and ask.
The owner/breeder of your favorite dog is listed in the catalog.
Please wait until AFTER the dog has competed in the ring to ask questions of the Handler.
The list of vendors is also in the catalog
To learn more about Dog Shows ("Conformation"), see the Beginners Guide to Dog Shows on the AKC web site.
To learn more about Obedience Trials, see Getting Started in Obedience on the AKC web site.
Additional information may be obtained at the HKC booth, next to the Superintendent's Desk.

Show Results

1999 2000 2001 2002

2003 2004 2005 2006

2007 2008

2008 Winners Gallery

Use drop-down menu to select other winners

BEST IN SHOW 2009
Doberman Pinscher,
Ch Allure Blazing Star Alisaton,
owned by Julie Porter, Carmen Pitts, Nancy Bosley, Cary, NC, handled by Carisa Demilta. Judge -- Dr James W Edwards

GROUP WINNERS 2009

GROUP BREED, NAME OWNER, LOCATION

SPORTING Labrador Retriever, Ch Casbar's Hart To Hart Diane Ammerman, Mahwah NJ

HOUNDS Irish wolfhound, Dun Myrica Speaker of Eagle Sam Houston McDonald & Joe M Roland, Chester Springs PA

WORKING Doberman Pinscher, Ch Allure Blazing Star Alisaton Julie Porter, Carmen Pitts & Nancy Bosley, Cary NC, Handled by Carissa Demilta

TERRIER Sealyham Terrier, Ch. Efbe's Merci Pour LePlivre Margery Good, & Sandra Middlebrooks, Cochranville PA.

TOY Pug, Ch Ivanwold Diva at Riversong Carolyn Coch, Chapen Hill NC

NON-SPORTING Bulldog, Ch Ap's Nifi Seba Cynthia J Mabry & Robert W Gilmour, Limerick PA

HERDING Briard, Ch Deja Vu Up Close & Personal Terry Miller, Tannersville PA

Click here for full list of Group Winners, when posted
Click here for full list of BREED Winners, when posted

BEST JUNIOR HANDLER 2009

Open Junior
9-12 Irish Setter, Ch. Redridge Quailfield Remembering U Handled by Lauren Hull

OBEDIENCE 2009

HIGH COMBINED (397) Poodle (miniature) OTCH/MACH5 Sanew’s Abundance OF Energy, UDX7 Shirley J. Barkan

HIGH IN TRIAL (199) Poodle (miniature) OTCH/MACH5 Sanew’s Abundance OF Energy, UDX7 Shirley J. Barkan

Rally Obedience 2009

NOVICE

ADVANCED

EXCELLENT

Photos of Winners may be seen at the
Winners Photo Gallery
(when received from photographer)

Previous Best In Show Winners
Click here for a list of the Best In Show Winners
from previous Harrisburg Kennel Club shows.


For Additional Information, contact:

Show Chairman	Laurie Stone	*To reach these Contacts, click on names.*
Asst Show Chairman	Brian Brubaker Priscilla Schwenk
Vendor Chairman	Fran Calverase
Obedience Chairman	Melissa Hadley
Rally Chair	Gale Wise
Specialty Liaison	Deb Shevenock
Trophy Chairman	Brian Brubaker
Advertising	Florence Smith
Entry Information	Jim Rau Dog Shows

For show time for a specific breed, contact:	Showtimes
Ring times are available at the Jim Rau Dog shows Judging Schedule page, by clicking here.

PARKING -- [Click here for Map.] There will be a charge of $8.00 per car for parking at the Farm Show complex, and at the reserve parking lot on Elmerton Avenue. (Shuttle Bus service from the Elmerton Lot included with parking fee.) Additional Admission Fee charged for Spectators.

RV Parking -- RV Parking on show site is available at $80 for 4 days prepaid ($100 for 4 days if not prepaid), with limited electrical hookups on a first-come/first served basis. Includes Parking Fee for one car. Pre-Registration materials will be included with the Premium List. No RV Parking permitted before noon, Wednesday April 9. Violators subject to $100 Cluster Fine in addition to fees, and may be required to move. Maximum one vehicle allowed in addition to RV. Click here for Reservation Form.

April 2006 BIS
Go to Show Results for more pictures

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

Animal Planet will tape the show for broadcast
beginning this Summer

Broadcast Schedule:

Please note that
tapes of the show are NOT
available for purchase.

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

Animal Planet will tape the show for broadcast
beginning this Summer

Broadcast Schedule:
-- See top of column --

Please note that
tapes of the show are NOT
available for purchase.

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

Animal Planet will tape the show for broadcast
beginning this Summer

Broadcast Schedule:
-- See top of column --

Please note that
tapes of the show are NOT
available for purchase.

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

Animal Planet will tape the show for broadcast
beginning this Summer

Broadcast Schedule:
-- See top of column --

Please note that
tapes of the show are NOT
available for purchase.

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

Animal Planet will tape the show for broadcast
beginning this Summer

Broadcast Schedule:
-- See top of column --

Please note that
tapes of the show are NOT
available for purchase.

Harrisburg Kennel Club thanks the IAMS Company for their continued support of this show, and for its inclusion in Animal Planet's Dog Championships

Also sponsored by

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