Canine Learning 2009
Here
are some pictures from a previous Canine Learning Experience
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club's 31st annual Canine Learning Experience was a successful educational event from all perspectives.
The informative lectures covered a wide range of subjects including such
topics as our popular puppy kindergarden classes, Dogs for the Deaf, Northeastern
Search and Rescue, cancer and chiropractic treatments for dogs and several
other topics of interest to the dog lovers of the Lehigh Valley. Also
present was the popular fast paced and high energy 3D agility group demonstrating
their prowness in hurdles, weaves, tunnels and balance beams and a flyball
racing demonstration.
Mother nature provided us with clear, although cold days, much to the delight of both exhibitors and spectators who traveled to our venue. Over 5000 attendees passed through our doors and were treated to over 40 breed and rescue booths as well as a eclectic array of vendors offering all varieties of products from original art works to canine and human clothing to kennel supplies and pet foods.
Competition began on Saturday morning with a total of 124 dogs entered in the obedience trial. In addition, our popular Rally classes drew an entry of 39 dogs. Emerging as High in Trial was the Golden retriever, "Tanbark's Tennessee Rose JH", owned by Sari and Ken Manowiecki of Hamburg, NJ with a score of 198 ½ out of a possible 200.
The Saturday evening puppy match brought out 206 puppies from 3 to 12
months old vying for the prizes offered by LVKC and White Dog Bone. The
top prize of Best Puppy in Sweepstakes went to the Chinese Shar-Pei "B
& G Tango and Cash", owned by Galyna Maier of West Depford, NJ
Sunday featured the all-breed match with a total of 363 entries on deck. As our distinguished panel of judges worked their way through the competition, sorting out the best of each breed and group, the competition intensified enroute to the selection of Best Puppy in Match, Best Adult in Match and the ultimate award, Best In Match.
Judge Mr. Larry Terricone selected the Boxer, "Tollgate's Autumn Hunter", owned by Susan Watts. of Upper Black Eddy, PA as his Best Puppy in Match. Judge Ms. Carol S. Brown preferred the Bullmastiff, "Garroways Have Gun Will Travel", owned by Bethany Thursby and Sylvia C. Dasilva of Scranton, PA for the Best Adult in Match award. A difficult decision for Judge Ms. Sharon Lyons to choose between these fine working dogs for her Best in Match. After much deliberation, Ms. Lyons decided that the Boxer was more to her liking on this day.
Plans are already underway for Canine Learning 2010.
Mark your calendars for January 30/31, 2010 for the ultimate dog show
educational weekend.
Hope you can join us!
