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MEDIA
RELEASE
The
Wilmington Kennel Club’s 2008
76th
and 77th All Breed, Obedience and Rally Dog Shows
The only AKC All Breed Dog Shows held in
Delaware
Two Shows – Two Days
Partial proceeds from the show will
go to supporting
The New
Castle County’s K9 Unit
Saturday’s show includes
a demonstration by the New Castle County K9 Unit
during the noon lunch break. (Time
is approximate and will be announced at the Show)
WHEN:
Friday,
April 25th and Saturday, April 26th 2008
RAIN or SHINE
Friday – 9am through Best in Show
Saturday – 8:30am through Best in Show
WHERE: Lums Pond State Park
Campgrounds - Rt. 71
Entrance
Bear, DE
ADMISSION: Adults - $5
Seniors & Children 6 and up - $3
Children under 6 – Free
Be sure to bring a chair – none available at the campgrounds.
Due to the number of dogs competing – we ask that you please
leave your dog at home.
FREE GUIDED WALKING TOURS: Daily at
11:00am and 1:00pm
Meet at the WKC Information Booth for the tour and
learn what goes on at the dog show.
With hundreds of dogs why is there so little
barking? How do the dogs and handlers get ready for shows? Exactly who
are the judges? What are the different classes? What are Junior
Handlers?
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: There will be
upwards of 1500 dogs exhibited.
Many of the top show dogs in the Country will
compete for Best in Show each day.
Both of 2007’s Best in Show Winners and many others
went on to compete in the 2008 Westminster Dog Show! Local vendors and
those from around the country will have clothing, jewelry, pet care
products, leashes, collars, bedding, toys, art and more - for your
favorite dog or dog lover!
Also on the grounds - food concessions, the WKC’s
Award winning K9 Information Booth, opportunities to see purebred dogs,
talk to exhibitors, watch Obedience & the newer sport of Rally, learn
more about responsible dog ownership, the Wilmington Kennel Club, the
AKC and the Sport of Dogs.
For More Information:
www.wilmingtonkennelclub.org
Judging Schedules for each Breed will be posted as
soon as they are available.
Directions to the Show
The Wilmington Kennel Club, founded in 1935, is a
nonprofit service organization, dedicated to the purebred dog and
responsible dog ownership. The Club is based at 2035 Sunset Lake Road in
Newark, DE.
For further information please
call 302-368-6448
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