KCFC News & Events
Events
Coming in August 2024
KCFC Annual Dog Show 2024
68TH & 69TH ALL BREED DOG SHOWS, OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS!!
Happening on:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2024
AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2024
Show Hours - 7:00am to 6:00pm - Indoors
Happening on:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2024
AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES
&
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2024
Show Hours - 7:00am to 6:00pm - Indoors
Location:
Albert Lea City Arena | 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Entry Forms / Show Premium List / Reserved Grooming - Click the button.
Albert Lea City Arena | 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Entry Forms / Show Premium List / Reserved Grooming - Click the button.
News
2024 KCFC Dog Show Results!
BEST IN SHOWChesapeake Bay Retriever #7
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SATURDAY'S
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SUNDAY'S
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Junior Showmanship
Wall of Recognition
Akita National Specialty Sweepstakes Winner!!!"TimberSky's Tree of Hearts Mimarcable"
Stitch! Owned by Jodi Lundin of TimberSky Akitas
& Angel Trimino of Tree of Hearts Akitas The 2023 Akita National Specialty in Mesa, Arizona took place on October 30th - November 3rd. Where KCFC's Akita member Stitch became the National Specialty Sweepstakes Winner! Judged under long time breeder and judge - Rusty Short.
Akita National Specialty's Best Junior!"Mimar what do I owe you TimberSky and Tree of Hearts" - Adrienne
Owned by Jodi Lundin of TimberSky and Angel Trimino Tree of Hearts
Junior Handler - Kale. Adrienne, Stitch's sister with her handler Kale took Best Junior Handler at the Akita National Specialty, in Mesa, Arizona.
A grand accomplishment worth gloating about for our two Akita members. An overall congratulations and job well done to both Stitch & Adrienne, and their owners & handler.
About the BreedThe Akita - are part of the Working Group - Recognized by the AKC in 1972
Height: 26 - 28in for males 24 - 26in for females Weight: 100 - 130 pounds for males 70 - 100 pounds for females Lifespan: 10 - 14 years The Akita is a muscular, double-coated dog of ancient Japanese lineage famous for their dignity, courage, and loyalty. In their native land, they're venerated as family protectors and symbols of good health, happiness, and long life. Akitas are burly, heavy-boned spitz-type dogs of imposing stature. Standing 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder, Akitas have a dense coat that comes in several colors, including white. The head is broad and massive, and is balanced in the rear by a full, curled-over tail. The erect ears and dark, shining eyes contribute to an expression of alertness, a hallmark of the breed. Akitas are quiet, fastidious dogs. Wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals, Akitas will gladly share their silly, affectionate side with family and friends. They thrive on human companionship. The large, independent-thinking Akita is hardwired for protecting those they love. They must be well socialized from birth with people and other dogs. |
New Champion!Bergamasco Sheepdog
"CH Blue Ridge Ahyoubetchya Dell Albera" Hagrid! Owned by Andrew S. Harrison Handled by Sarah Janner On June 11th, 2023, at the Greenwich Kennel Club Dog Show - Norwalk, CT. KCFC's own canine member Hagrid a 3-year-old, Bergamasco Sheepdog, earned his 4th major and gained enough points to finish out and earn him his AKC Champion "CH" title! Owned by KCFC member Andrew S. Harrison and handled by Sarah Janner and was judged under Dale A. Meyer.
Hagrid is a true ambassador for this unique and ancient breed. He is a perfect example of what dedicated and ethical breeding can do, to improve and preserve all dog breeds. Preserving the healthy breeding of purebred dog breeds, especially ancient breeds whose ancestry's date back centuries like the Bergamasco Sheepdog is vital to making sure that man's best friend, all the breeds we know and love, stay by our side well into the future. Congratulation's Hagrid!!! 
About the BreedBergamasco Sheepdog - in the Herding Group - was recognized by AKC in 2015
Lifespan: 13-15 yrs. Generally happy with kids and other animals, the low-maintenance and robustly healthy Bergamasco is much more than a show-stopping hairdo. Eager to please, smart, and stubbornly devoted to work, Bergamascos are patient but protective. Beneath the one-of-a-kind coat is a large, muscular shepherd dog of ancient pedigree.....click the button for more information on this unique breed, on AKC's website. Hagrid's house mate Maxime "Herdabout Quatre Livera Dell Albera" a 1-year-old Bergamasco received her 1st major at GKC Dog Show and was handled by Sarah Janner and was judged under Dale A. Meyer as well. Maxime is owned by, Brenda Harrison, Craig Harrison and Andrew S. Harrison, and is well on her way to becoming a great ambassador for her breed just like Hagrid. Way to go Maxime!
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2023 Scholarship Recipient!KCFC's Junior member
Elizabeth Olson! Elizabeth Olson went to North Iowa High School and graduated as Valedictorian in May of 2023. She maintained a GPA of 3.95 throughout her high school career and scored a 24 on ACTs. Elizabeth has taken and continues to take many college classes through the agreement of her high school with NIACC. She is also a member of the National Honor Society.
The activities through school that Elizabeth was involved include football and basketball cheerleading as the varsity captain, fall plays and spring musicals, FFA, she attended many leadership training seminars through both 4-H and FFA, she was also involved with the yearbook, speech, choir, band and was the student body president.
Throughout 4-H Elizabeth has been a volunteer, and leader of the dog / goat committees. These committees set up shows, barns and ensure the wellbeing of the animals during the fair. Additionally, she enters many of her projects such as Photography and vet science. Liz exhibits animals for 4-H which includes goats, chickens, rabbits, and dogs. Her 4-H program includes supreme showmanship which is handling animals that you don’t own. For this category you must show a rabbit, chicken, duck, dairy steer, beef steer, dairy goat, market goat, market lamb, and market hog. It is through this program that Elizabeth was awarded Supreme Showman (which is first place above all other contestants).
Elizabeth is also involved in an organization known as the American Kennel Club. Through the American Kennel Club, Liz shows dogs in many different areas such as obedience and agility. Elizabeth was awarded Junior Handler of the year in 2020. This is a national award and Liz is very proud of achieving such a difficult accomplishment. She volunteers as an AKC training assistant to teach classes about obedience and agility. These opportunities have taught Liz about perseverance and how to approach each situation differently.
Elizabeth will be attending Iowa State as a freshman next fall to pursue an education in animal science. Iowa State is one of the top universities for agriculture in the country. Liz is an Iowa native and wishes to remain a native after her degree. She is Interested in careers that allow her to work with animals in a positive way. Her areas of interest include livestock management, feed science, or veterinary medicine. “As you can see from my letter animals are my life. I have worked with animals my entire life and that is what I want to do with my future career in Iowa.” - Elizabeth Olson.
We at KCFC are so proud of Elizabeth and all her accomplishments and we wish her the best in finding a rewarding career surrounded by all the animals of the world and beyond!
Congratulations!Liz Olson! |
