Monday, December 16, 2013

.2014 LAND O’LAKES KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW- St Paul,MN


Saint Paul RiverCentre - Exhibit Halls A & B, Roy Wilkins Auditorium & Exhibit Hall

More than 2,000 purebred canines – from big to small, hunting to herding, working and terrier, and even lap dogs – will compete for American Kennel Club (AKC) awards when Land O’Lakes Kennel Club presents its annual dog show at Saint Paul RiverCentre from Friday – Sunday, January 3-5.

Obedience and Rally competitions will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in addition to over 155 breeds of dogs competing for the honor of "Best in Show." Judging schedules will be posted the week prior at www.onofrio.com.

The Midwest Region Top Junior Handler competition set for Saturday will be a weekend highlight with some of the best in the region exhibiting their dogs. Junior showmanship is for handlers under the age of 18 who live and compete in a 15-state region, including Minnesota.

More than 70 vendors will showcase the hottest trends in canine apparel and accessories, quality dog supplies, collectibles and artwork. The American Kennel Club will provide information on everything about dogs, including help in identifying breeds that are compatible with different personalities and lifestyles. Behind-the-scenes tours of the show will be offered every hour from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, free with the price of admission. Dog-related goodie bags will be given to all children on the tour.

Event Hours:
Friday, January 3 – 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 4 – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 5 – 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
$8.50 – Adults
$4.50 – Children ages 4-12 (children 3 and under admitted free)
$20 - Family 4 Pack (2 adults and 2 children)
Tickets will be available at the door.

Parking: Attendees are encouraged to park in the RiverCentre parking ramp which is located on Kellogg Boulevard and offers skyway access to Saint Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
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This is one of my favorite shows! There is ample grooming space, lots of vendors, and even enough room for spectators. As always, strollers are not the best idea, but this show is set up better than some for spectators. Food typical arena prices, but excellent. A foldup chair and a small cooler are good ideas if you are going to be there all day. There is a heart clinic available for exhibitors to have their dog's examined, a special junior showmanship clinic and judging seminars also. If you only go to one show this cold winter, this would be a good pick ! Indian Hill will be represented in the Lhasa ring with two entries this year. See you there :)
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Central Iowa Kennel Club will be hosting  a show on January 18 and 19 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. I have not been to this show, so can't give you an opinion on it...there is an entry cap of 1200 dogs due to space limitations. Entries are  supported entries from the Midwest Labrador Retriever Club and the Midwest Toy Fox Terrier club both days, so if either of these breeds interests you , it would be a good bet you'd have a chance to see a lot of them here.
Cyclone Country Kennel Club of Ames will be hosting a show with obedience and rally only on Friday and conformation and obedience on Saturday and Sunday 2/14, 2/15, and 2/16. Take your sweet heart to a show for the weekend! I have not been to this show either, maybe next year....

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