Colorado Springs Kennel Club

This week · October 22–25

The Colorado Springs Cluster is this week

Four days of dogs at the Norris Penrose Event Center, with more than 700 dogs entered every day of the all-breed show. Parking is free. Please leave your own dogs at home: only dogs entered in the show are allowed on the grounds during show hours.

  • Thursday: Rally and Obedience trials, plus specialties for the Sporting Dog Club of Colorado Springs and the National Shiba Club of America.
  • Friday to Sunday: all-breed conformation, with Groups in Ring 1 from about 2:15 PM. Best in Show judges are Mr. Kenneth Berg on Friday, Miss Evalyn Gregory on Saturday and Mrs. Barbara Pessina on Sunday.
  • Saturday: the National Shiba Club of America holds its National Specialty with us. There is also Best Bred-by-Exhibitor, and a free Pee Wee competition at noon for kids 5 to 8 (sign up at the club table).
  • Saturday after Best in Show: AKC Government Relations and the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners host a meeting on proposed laws that could affect hobby breeders and dog owners as early as 2027. Snacks and drinks provided.
  • Halloween costume contest on Friday, with prizes. Wear your team colors on Sunday.
  • Allow extra time: South 8th Street is down to one lane each way between Lower Gold Camp Road and Costilla Street.
  • Ring stewards are still needed: $50 a day for non-members, lunch included. Email [email protected].
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