AKC Canine Experience (Education Match)
An AKC Canine Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes owners of newly AKC-registered puppies to and educates them about the sport of purebred dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills. Only licensed and member clubs are eligible to host an AKC Canine Experience.
Once you’ve set a date and location for your Multi-club AKC Canine Experience, complete an AKC Sanctioned Match application form (part no. AES999), an AKC Canine Experience application form and contact Tim Thomas, (919) 816-3639 or tjt@akc.org.
A guide has been created to assist you when conducting an AKC Canine Experience in your area. You may download this manual here.
2011 AKC Canine Experience Schedule
| Charlotte, NC | Mar. 12 | Piedmont Kennel Club Showplace – 13607 Choate Circle, Charlotte, NC 28217. For more information contact: Kim Blutreich at 704-282-4947 or minoan-kim@carolina.rr.com Event Flier Click for photo coverage |
| Hillsboro, OR | June 18 | Washington County Fair Complex 873 NE 34th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97124 For more information contact: Dr. Craig Bowen, Tualatin Kennel Club – Match Chair Email: corbel@wattglobal.net, phone: 503-680-1507 |
| Long Island, NY | July 31 | St. Johnland Nursing Center 395 Sunken Meadow Rd., Kings Park, Long Island, NY For information, contact Bob Eisele – BobEisele@aol.com, 631-277-2201 Website: www.SuffolkCountyKennelClub.org |
| Lake Elmo, MN | Sept 10 | Washington County Fairgrounds 12300 North 40th Street, Lake Elmo, MN For information, contact Pat Cunningham – (218) 828-1690 sugarbush-dogs@juno.com Event Flier |
| Glenpool, OK | Sept 17 | Glenpool Conference Center 12205 s Yukon Glenpool, OK 74033 For information contact – Deby Harber (918) 827-2773 oklahomardod@gmail.com Event Flier |
| Quartz Hill, CA | Sept 18 | George Lane Park 5520 W. Ave L-8 Quartz Hill, CA 93536 For information contact – Dick Greaver (805) 377-8035, greaver1@live.com Event Flier |
| Bloomington, CA | Oct 9 | Orange Empire Dog Club House 18225 Santa Ana Avenue Bloomington, CA 92316 For information contact – Dick Greaver (805) 377-8035 greaver1@live.com Event Flier |
2010 AKC Canine Experience (Education Match) Schedule
| Raleigh, NC | Jan. 16 | NC State Fairgrounds - Kerr Scott Building
5500 McNeely Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh NC 27617 For more information contact: Steve Wallis email: wallissm@bellsouth.net, phone:919-782-2558 Larry Sorenson email: llsoren@earthlink.net, phone: 919-550-7631 Event Flier |
| Hillsboro, OR | Jun. 19 |
Washington County Fair Complex 873 NE 34th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97124 Event Flier For more information contact: Amy Vandehey, Tualatin Kennel Club – Match Chair Email: ameliavandehey@yahoo.com, phone: 503-265-9500 Jason Gretton, Dog Fanciers Assoc. of Oregon – Match Chair email: jw.gretton@comcast.net, phone: 503-579-8595 |
| Long Island, NY | Aug. 1 | St. Johnland Nursing Center 395 Sunken Meadow Rd., Kings Park, Long Island, NY For information, contact Bob Eisele – BobEisele@aol.com, 631-277-2201 Website: www.SuffolkCountyKennelClub.org Premium list Video: August 2009 AKC Canine Experience Video |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Aug. 7&8 | Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK For information, contact Holly Million – OKCCE@aol.com |
| Seattle, WA | Aug. 7&8 | Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA For information, contact Cecilia Barnett – ceciliasshop@comcast.net |
| Lake Elmo, MN | Sept. 11 | Washington County Fairgrounds 12300 North 40th Street, Lake Elmo, MN For information, contact Pat Cunningham – (218) 828-1690 sugarbush-dogs@juno.com Event Flier |
| Claremore, OK | Sept. 18 | Will Rogers Downs Event Center 20900 S. 4200 Road For information, contact Anna Vaughn anna@cme-usa.com 918-906-3776 or Mary Hakel m.hakel@live.com 918-200-2580 Event Flier |
| Blumington, CA | Oct. 10 | Orange Empire Club House 18225 Santa Anna, Blumington, CA 92316 For information, contact Dick Weaver greaver1@live.com, (805) 377-8035 |
| Metairie, LA | Nov. 14 | Lafreniere Park In conjunction with Pet Fest 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003 For information, contact Barbara Friese, 985-246-0049 |
2009 AKC Canine Experience (Education Match) Schedule
| Hillsboro, OR | June 13 | Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, OR For information, contact Amy Vandehey – ameliavandehey@yahoo.com, 503-265-9500 |
| Seattle, WA | June 20-21 | Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA For information, contact Cecilia Barnett – cecilias@isp.com |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Aug. 1-2 | Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK For information, contact Holly Million – OKCCE@aol.com |
| Long Island, NY | Aug. 9 | St. Johnland Nursing Center 395 Sunken Meadow Rd., Kings Park, Long Island, NY For information, contact Bob Eisele – BobEisele@aol.com, 631-277-2201 Website: www.SuffolkCountyKennelClub.org Video: August 2009 AKC Canine Experience Video |
| Antelope Valley, CA | Sept. 13 | Lane Park, 5520 W. Ave L-8, Quartz Hill, CA For information, contact Dick Greaver – greaver@as.net – (805) 377-8035 |
| Lake Elmo, MN | Sept. 19 | Washington County Fairgrounds 12300 North 40th Street, Lake Elmo, MN For information, contact Pat Cunningham - (218) 828-1690 sugarbush-dogs@juno.com Event Flier |
| Enid, OK | Sept. 20 | Garfield County Fairgrounds, Chisholm Trail Pavillion 111 W. Purdue Ave., Enid, OK 73701 For information, contact Carolyn Herbel – chirho@pldi.net, 580-661-3299 Event Flier Breeder Symposium |
| Metairie, LA | Nov. 1 | Lafreniere Park |
2008 AKC Canine Experience (Education Match) Schedule
| Raleigh, NC | Feb. 23 | Click for photo coverage |
| Kansas City, MO | May 10 | Click for photo coverage |
| Hillsboro, OR | June 14 | Click for photo coverage |
| Bay Shore, NY | July 27 | |
| Long Island, NY | Aug. 10 | Click for photo coverage |
| Stillwater, OK | Sept. 20 | Click for photo coverage |
| W. Lancaster, CA | Oct. 11 | Click for photo coverage |
| Metairie, LA | Nov. 2 | Click for photo coverage |
| Scottsdale, AZ | Nov. 22 |
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