Oct. 18-20, 2019 Championship Dog Show

Our 55th annual CKC All Breed Dog Show was held at Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni, October 18-19-20, 2019.

This year, the CANINE CLASSIC returns.  It was last held in 2014.  This special event has dogs who have earned a Group 1st or better in a previous show,  compete for cash prizes for BEST IN SHOW.  This is a formal evening was held on Saturday October 19th, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.

• AVKC 2019 Premium List-OFFICIAL – click on link to view &/or print

• 2019 AVKC Judging Schedule – now available – click on link to view &/or print

• Catalogue – (to be posted here after the Dog Show)

Highlights for the 2019 Dog Show Weekend

Jenny Stewart, founding member of AVKC, with 2013 Best in Show winner.

New this year…

Jenny Stewart

Junior Scholarship Award

for Best Dog Shown by a Junior Handler, entered in official class on Saturday only.

This award was named after Jenny Stewart who with her husband, were founding members of the AV Kennel Club.  Jenny was very fond of Junior Handlers and supported the program throughout her life.  This is the club’s way of continuing her legacy.

$500. Bursary (for post-secondary studies) was awarded Saturday to Miss Panagiota Rounis.

Canine Good Neighbour Test

We were pleased to have 12 dogs tested and passed the Canine Good Neighbour test on Friday, Oct. 18th.

Exhibitors Dog Costume Parade/Contest

Friday at 4:30 pm, Dogs and handlers were paraded and presented with prizes for Best Group Costume, Best Homemade, Best Owner/Dog,  Country of Origin (Dog), Funniest and Scariest.  Our guest judge is Gary Bartlett of the RCMP K9 unit, assisted by Kayla Aolick and her Seizure Response Dog, Shadow.

CKC All-Breed Championship Dog Show

Judges:  Judith Byrne, William Byrne, Carlos Navarro Seemann

Friday, Oct. 18th – Best in Show – SAMOYED – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike

Saturday, Oct. 19th – Best in Show – GOLDEN RETRIEVER – GCh Allsgold Tip Your Hat

Sunday, Oct. 20th – Best in Show – GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG – GCh Woodside’s Belle Jun.

Full details of the Dog Show can be found on www.canuckdogs.com

Junior Handling – Friday & Saturday

(Full Results TBA)

Friday we had 2 school classes tour the Dog Show in the morning.  All the kids were invited to come back on Saturday with a parent and they could enter Junior Handling at noon.  Thanks to the exhibitors who let their dogs go in the ring with these first time handlers.

Friday – Overall Best Junior Handler – Charlotte Jardine

Saturday – Overall Best Junior Handler – Melanie Kirk

Chuck a Duck Fundraiser – Saturday

Total pot of $524.00 – Winning duck belonged to Margaret Lehmann who gave 1/2 of her winnings back to the Junior Handling program (raising $393. for Juniors.)

Puppy Sweepstakes 

Saturday at Noon we had 48 dogs, in ages from 3 months to 18 months.

Top 4 dogs received cash prizes representing a percentage of fees collected.

1st (30%)  2nd (20%)  3rd (15%)  4th (10%)

Friday Night Social (Buffet Dinner & Door Prizes)

We served a main entrée of Roast Beef and Chicken with dessert of Trifle to 87 people (paid by donation)  We also had free draws for a variety of door prizes.

Alberni Canine Classic – Saturday 6:00-10:00 pm

We had 60 dogs entered in this special competition.  Click on the following link to see (.pdf) judging scores in the Canine Classic – 2019-CANINE CLASSIC FINAL RESULTS

Judges:  Shaunna Bernardin, Michael Goldman, Gerri-Lynn Shurb

Best in Classic ($500.00) – Samoyed – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike

Sponsored by:  Canadian Dog Fanciers and Savoie Faire

Best Veteran in Classic (250.00) – Norwich Terrier – Ch Sea of Flames

• ($100.00 each)
• 1st in Sporting Group – Retriever-Golden – GCh Alls Gold Tip Your Hat
• 1st in Hounds Group – Rhodesian Ridgeback – GCh Habi Nago Manwe
• 1st in Working Group – Samoyed – GCh Vanderbilt ‘N Printemp’s Lucky Strike
• 1st in Terrier Group – West Highland White – GCh Skyehigh’s Here We Go Again
• 1st in Toy Group – Silky Terrier – GCh Carmorosa’s Ranger Rick
• 1st in Non-Sporting Group – Schipperke – GCh Bonchien Lawless V Jet
• 1st in Herding Group – German Shepherd – GCh Lacomtesse Ritchie Gecko

Other photos taken by Savoie Faire at the Canine Classic:

More information & photos will be added, as they become available.

July 1, 2019 | Categories: Dog Show, Events, Notices - Bulletins | Comments Off on Oct. 18-20, 2019 Championship Dog Show

Oct. 19-21, 2018 Championship Dog Show

Our 54th annual CKC Championship Dog Show

2018 Premium List

Our Premium List of Events  includes:

• 3 All Breed Championship Dog Shows (Best in Show each day)
• Vancouver Island Toy Dog Club – Toy Group Specialty (Saturday afternoon)
• Junior Handling  (Friday & Saturday)
• Juvenile & Veteran Sweepstakes (Saturday)
• Halloween Costume Contest/Parade (Saturday)
• Buffet Dinner & Social (Saturday)
• Canine Good Neighbour Test (Friday 3:30 – 5:00)
• Premium List,
• 2018 Judging Schedule Final Copy (for exhibitors) 5 pg
• 2018 Simple Judging Schedule (for general public) 1 pg.
• Catalogue (Marked) – Alberni Valley Kennel Club -2018-10-21

This event is open to the general public at no cost.  

Highlights for Spectators:

Friday Oct. 19th is a School Pro Day.  We recommend that the best time to bring children to the dog show would be from 10:00 am to noon.  For a Group tour, check in at the Show Secretary desk upon arrival.

Also on Friday Oct. 19th we have “Come Meet the Breeds” starting at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.  This where our dog exhibitors and AV Kennel Club members showcase their dogs.  Whether you want to get a closer look at any particular breed or just a dog lover at heart, we hope to have a good variety of dogs for you to see.

2018 Simple Judging Schedule (for general public) 1 pg.  Shows the 7 Breed Groups (Sporting, Hounds, Terriers, Working, Herding, Non-Sporting and Toys) being judged and the number of dogs in the group.  The best of each breed, moves on to be judged for best in Group.  The best in each of the 7 breed groups are then judged for “Best in Show”.

Sat. October 20th we have the Vancouver Island Toy Dog Club hosting a Specialty Dog Show for dogs in the Toy Breed Group.  This starts at 1:00 pm.

If you are wanting to watch a particular breed/group or just  Best in Show, come early in case judging wraps up earlier than expected.  This is especially important on Sunday as there are fewer breaks in judging.

We have a Halloween Dog Photo Contest that is open to the public.  Bring a photo of your dog in a costume by noon on Saturday to the Show Secretary desk and the judging will be done after Best in Show.

Our Halloween Dog Costume Contest/Parade is open only to dogs and their handlers/owners who are registered in the Dog Show.  The Parade of participants will take place after Best in Show (approx. 4:00 pm).  This event is a crowd pleaser.

If you have any questions regarding the Dog Show events, please feel free to contact us by email:  avkc.webadmin@shaw.ca

Lisa Tremblay – Show Secretary – ltremblay67@me.com   ph 250-720-5585

July 7, 2018 | Categories: Dog Show, Events, Notices - Bulletins | Comments Off on Oct. 19-21, 2018 Championship Dog Show