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Local kennel club hosting two-day event

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Posted: 9/18/07

The Heart of the Plains Kennel Club will be hosting two days of American Kennel Club licensed dog shows and obedience and rally trials at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall, September 29th and 30th.

Dogs attending these shows will be competing in Conformation, Obedience and Rally. In "Conformation," the judge compares the dogs in competition with his interpretation of the perfect dog as described in the breed's written standard. The dog coming closest to the breed standard will be awarded points toward its championship title.

In "Obedience," dogs will be scored on their proficiency in heeling, retrieving, jumping, signal work and scent discrimination. Dogs will be earning qualifying scores toward Novice, Open, Utility and Obedience Trial Championship titles.

The newest AKC sport, "Rally," will also be exhibited at these shows. "Rally" competition is a planned heeling course that includes a variety of turns, serpentine moves and jumps. Dogs will be competing for qualifying scores toward their Novice, Advanced and Excellent titles.

Each day will have an entry of more than 700 dogs, coming from more than 20 states and foreign countries. Many of the top-winning dogs in the nation will compete at these shows.

The shows will be highlighted by a display of the winning artwork from Rise Academy School for the 10th annual "Kids Art Show at the Dog Show." There will be free educational materials offered to the public and no admission will be charged for these shows. The public is urged to attend this fun family event. For more information, call 794-1256 or email at spotc@compuserve.com.