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Autumn Fast CATs

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Fort St. Clair is delighted to announce that we have been approved for two Fast CATS this autumn, September 30 & October 1, at Preble County Fairgrounds.722 S. Franklin St. Eaton, Ohio.

Dogs must be one year old to compete. New AKC regulations allow for dogs to run with collars, though we still recommend running your dog “naked.” The lane for the run is “fenced” with snow fencing, as is the “catch” area at the end of the run. Rosettes will be given to dogs completing their titles.

The link to the entry form is at the bottom of this page.

Camping is available, but must be arranged through the Fairground office (937) 456-3748.  There are pet-friendly motels in New Paris (the Golden Inn, a Mom and Pop-style establishment, popular with our dog show exhibitors 937-437-0722) and in nearby Richmond, Indiana.

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Summer Conformation Classes

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Drop-in Conformation Classes Start Up Again Tuesday, May 30

Summer Training Classes in Conformation starting Tuesday, May 30 and will run through Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 at the Preble County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m.

Classes will last approximately an hour, but it won’t be a solid hour of work — just a relaxed introduction to structured ring-work. Free for members, $5 for guests. Dogs of all ages welcome, puppies 12 weeks and up.

Outdoors in the sheep pavilion– covered, with lights and on concrete— though we will do a little work on grass too.  Come on out and have some fun.

Let us know if you have questions!

Match, Meet & Greet

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Friday, April 28th Evening Match

Join us on Friday, April 28th for an AKC sanctioned match (registration begins at 5, judging starts at 6) along with a Meet & Greet to kick off the show weekend.

The Match has the usual rules: dogs must in be in show trim, no taped ears please, professional handlers only on their own dogs. Dogs with majors for exhibition only please.

The entry blank can be found here  and should be sent to Match Secretary Gary Sinck at 725 Xenia Ave, Dayton, OH 45410, and must be postmarked by Saturday, April 22nd. The pre-entry price is $4 per dog. Entry at the match itself with be $5. This is a great low-key and relaxed opportunity to practice in the same venue as the next day’s show.

Registration begins Friday at 5 p.m. and judging begins at 6 p.m. Show is indoors on concrete at the Expo Center, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St. Eaton, OH 45320.  Evening attire is not required (but we’d enjoy it if you turned up that way.)

Everyone is welcome to join us for hors d’ouevres and beverages to kick off our annual shows and to help us celebrate our 25th birthday!

 

 

April 2017 Fast CAT and Premium List

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Our Fast Cats are FILLED. 

Check back with us for our fall Fast Cat Trials. 

 

Interested in lure coursing?

Fort St. Clair Kennel Club is very pleased to announce our second Fast CAT (that’s “coursing ability test”– no cats involved.)  The test is held down an informal fenced “alley”, with a collection area at the end.  The alley is 100 yards long and dogs are timed as they follow the lure. Using a formula to convert time to miles-per-hour and a handicapping system based on the breed (open to all breeds and bulldogs aren’t expected to run as fast as Borzois) gives your dog a score. Three qualifying scores results in your dog’s first lure coursing trial.

Dogs must be at least a year old, we recommend that they run “naked” (no collar) and generally they are released by a helper to run towards their handler. If you were tempted by the regular CAT test, but worried that your dog would go walkabout, this might be the test for you.

Open to any dog who has a number from the AKC, including mixed breeds with a “Canine Companion” number and purebreds with an ILP, as well as regularly registered dogs. More info at the AKC’s FAST CAT page here.

We will be running two tests on Sunday afternoon, and if time and weather permits perhaps a practice run on Saturday.

The premium list and entry blanks are at this link.

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