Show Dogs Congregate in Marlborough August 19-20

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 19 and 20 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 during the afternoon, culminating in the seven Group winners going for Best in Show late afternoon each day. Specific breed judging times can be found by downloading the weekend judging program from the club’s website about a week before the show: www.wachusettkc.org. Judges will fly in from all over the country, including one from Australia, to select the best quality specimens.

Special weekend events include obedience competitions both Saturday and Sunday, two Rally obedience trials and a “Novice Night” Obedience trial on Friday evening from 3PM to about 8PM, a 4 to 6 month old Beginner Puppy event on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and “Pee Wee” non-competitive event for 5 to 9 year old kids and a parent Saturday at Noon. 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 afternoon and evening event is free to the public. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $5.00 for adults and $3 for children under 12 and seniors 60 and older. 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.