Over 700 dogs Compete for Best in Show August 15 and 16 at Royal Plaza Trade Center

Over one hundred different breeds of purebred AKC registered dogs will compete for the coveted Best in Show award at two all breed dog shows on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West (Route 20), just west of I-495. These shows will be put on and managed by our local AKC member club, the Wachusett Kennel Club.

President John Seeley of Harvard, MA said, “Not only is this a fun activity for families but it is the perfect place to talk to breed experts about topics such as training, grooming and the right breed for your lifestyle. An AKC dog show is a great place to start your search for the right dog for your lifestyle and find a responsible breeder. It’s perfect for dog lovers or those who want to learn more about specific breeds they may be interested in sharing their home with in the future”.

The shows start at 8:30AM both days with individual breed judging, then the best of each breed competes in one of seven Groups starting between 2:30 and 3PM, culminating in the seven Group winners going for Best in Show around 5:30PM each day. Specific breed judging times can be found by downloading the weekend judging program from the club’s website: www.wachusettkc.org. Judges will fly in from all over the country, including one from Ireland, to select the best quality dogs.

Special weekend events include obedience competitions both Saturday and Sunday, a Rally trial and a “Novice Night” Obedience trial on Friday evening from 5 to 8PM, and a 4 to 6 month old Beginner Puppy event on Sunday afternoon starting at approximately 2PM. Vendors will also have booths selling unique, many of them homemade, dog supplies and gifts—many items you just can’t find in retail stores.

The Friday evening event is free to the public. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $5.00 for adults and $2 for children under 12…seniors 60 and older will be admitted for free. Plenty of free parking is available near the show site, and food and beverages will be available during show hours at the Trade Center snack bar. This event is only for pre-entered dogs—do not bring your unentered dogs as they will not be allowed in the building.