The nonprofit Ladies Kennel Association Of America and Long Island Kennel Club have served and supported the dog community in the tri-state area for more than 100 years. And, once again, Long Island dogs and their owners will get their chance to strut their stuff at the annual all-breed dog shows, obedience and AKC Rally trials, beginning on Friday, May 19, at the Planting Fields Arboretum, in Oyster Bay. Show times are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
In addition to watching more than 800 American Kennel Club registered dogs entered to compete in a variety of dog sports, visitors and their pure-bred or all-American dogs can get in on the action at AKC’s My Dog Can Do That, where participants try out Agility, a fun and fast-paced obstacle course. And, they can also test their skills at Dock Diving in the 25,000-gallon tank as part of this three-day celebration.
AKC ReUnite Pet Disaster Relief Trailer will also be on site to highlight the American Kennel Club’s disaster relief efforts nationwide. The trailer, which helps create a safe, temporary home-base for at least 50 pets immediately after a disaster is declared, will be available for viewing at the show.
And, Ladies Kennel Association Of America has donated a second trailer to the Office of Emergency Management in Nassau County.
Friday, May 19
Dog Show
KC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing – open to all dogs.
My Dog Can Do That – An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
North American Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all.
Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet, needed supplies or something for yourself.
Specialty Shows – Bulldogs, Dachshunds, English Springer Spaniels and Afghan Hounds.
Saturday, May 20
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing – open to all dogs.
My Dog Can Do That – An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Dog Show, Obedience Trial and AKC Rally Trial – two events back-to-back.
Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet.
Specialty Shows – Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Golden Retrievers, Dachshunds, Afghan Hounds, Kerry Blue Terriers, Collies and English Springer Spaniels.
North American Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all.
Sunday, May 21
My Dog Can Do That – An introduction to AKC agility competition open to all dogs (10 am to 3 pm).
Breeders’ Showcase – learn more about some of your favorite breeds and some you may never have seen before (lunchtime).
North American Diving Dogs presents Dock Diving – open to all.
Shopping Mall – Pick up a present for your favorite pet.
Show Details:
• Admission: $10 per person, $20 per carload each day
• Show Schedule: Information will be available at www.infodog.com after May 15. Click on New York and scroll down for breed judging time and scheduling information for Ladies Kennel Association Of America (Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20) and Long Island Kennel Club (Sunday, May 21).
• Bring a comfortable chair. Plenty of good food available.
