Match in the Mall Was so much fun!
Thank you, Exhibitors, Judges, Spectators and Workers!
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Dillard's Courtyard, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene TX 79606
Match chair Diane Dotson,
Obedience & Rally Chair Jan Andrews
Members of the Abilene Kennel Club
Thank you to Mall of Abilene!
Conformation judges:
Richard Nance, AKC #82424
Sharon Nance, AKC #94751
Obedience & Rally judge:
Lisa Peterson
Classes
- Puppy and Adult Conformation Competition: 3-6 Month, 6-9 Month, 9-12 Month, Open
- Champion & Major pointed Conformation Competition
- Junior Showmanship
- Obedience Competition: Beginner Novice A and B, Novice A and B
- Rally Competition: Novice A and B
Annual Awards for Dog Titles received in 2021.
President Angela Tomlin with 2021 Sportsmanship Award Winner Pat Sayles.
SMILE! It's Christmas!
Abilene Kennel Club collected dog and cat food for Meals on Wheels of Abilene to help those who need assistance for themselves and their furry family members. Those who donated received a photo of their dog with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Paw Pics with Santa and Mrs. Claus 2021
At Frontier Texas in Abilene
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Santa's Helpers Kim and Terry
Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Santa's Helpers Pat and Brazos
Santa's Helpers Kim and Terry
Santa's Helpers Jan and Janine
Santa's Helpers Jan and Janine
Santa's Helpers Kim and Terry
The Stars of the Show!
Santa's Helpers Jan and Janine
Thank you, Frontier Texas!
Thank you, Frontier Texas!
Santa's Helpers Jan and Janine
Thank you, Frontier Texas!
Annual Awards Dinner
Abilene Kennel Club members gathered in person and by Zoom in January 2021 for the annual meeting to honor members with awards for 2020. Members Lisa Peterson and Diane Dotson were each honored with a Lifetime Membership.
Abilene Kennel Club members gathered in person and by Zoom in January 2021 for the annual meeting to honor members with awards for 2020. Members Lisa Peterson and Diane Dotson were each honored with a Lifetime Membership.
Jan Andrews (center) was awarded Abilene Kennel Club's 2020 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award sponsored annually by American Kennel Club (AKC). Past recipients Terry Steele (left) and Lisa Peterson (right) presented the award.
Merry christmas 2020!
Our photo event brought in dozens of pet families who donated dozens of bags of food for Meals on Wheels clients with pets!
Thank You All!!
Thank You to Sponsors & Partners!
Thank You to Sponsors & Partners!
Thank You to Sponsors & Partners!
And thank you to Bryan Tilbrook, State Farm Insurance, for the first large donation of pet food!
Fun & education at the 2019 Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Taking a moment
Photo Booth
Barn Hunt, obstacle course, and tracking, were just a few of the events to try out. AKC education, information and of course, food accompanied a great community response as we celebrate responsible dog ownership.
Photo Booth
Taking a moment
Photo Booth
Participants received a keepsake photograph
Taking a moment
Taking a moment
Taking a moment
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Taking a moment
All photo's generously provided by Bri Garrett, PawPrints Pet Photography
Join us in 2021!
Join us in 2021!
Join us in 2021!
Join us in 2021!
Join us in 2021!
Responsible Dog Ownership day is an annual event. Exciting plans are underway for next year. Plan to join us!
earthdog trial
EARTHDOG TRIAL
On November 2 & 3, 2019, Abilene Kennel Club Members, Ellis and Robbie Johnson, hosted an AKC Earthdog Trial at their ranch in May, Texas. An Earthdog trial is open to all terriers and dachshunds and consists of three different levels: Junior, Senior and Master. In Junior, the dog has to travel 30 feet underground through a wooden lined tunnel to reach a cage of rats contained behind wooden bars at the end of the tunnel. The dog has 45 seconds to get to the rats and has to work them for 60 seconds. Working consists of barking, scratching, digging for the entire 60 seconds. If the dog passes two times, it earns the Junior Earthdog Title. In Senior, the dog has to travel the 30 feet and passes by a false den and an exit that leads away from the rats. The dog must get to the rats in 90 seconds and work them for 90 seconds. At this point, the rats are removed from the end of the tunnel and the handler must recall his dog and the dog has 90 seconds to get back to the handler. Once the dog passes this test three times, he becomes a Senior Earthdog. In Masters, the dog is matched up with another dog and they begin hunting about 300 yards away from the tunnel. They must work well together and find the tunnel. This tunnel has a roller bar in it to simulate a tree root and the dog must squeeze over it and then has to pass through a very narrow portion of the tunnel to get to the rats. The dog must work the rats for 90 seconds and then the owner will open the lid at the end of the tunnel and remove the dog. The owner has 15 seconds to remove the dog. Once the dog passes this 4 times, it will become a Master Earthdog. Earthdog Trials have been held at the Johnsons' ranch for 16 years and many dogs have started out as beginners and completed their Master titles. It is a fun event with a barbecue lunch and lots of camaraderie and laughter at the antics of the dogs! Each dog has their own style of working and sometimes get very creative!!
An Earthdog trial is open to all terriers and dachshunds and consists of three different levels.
Terriers were bred to catch varmints
Earthdog trial preserves the terrier heritage
Earthdog trial preserves the terrier heritage
Rats are protected in a cage behind wooden bars at the end of the tunnel. Dogs compete at Junior, Senior, and Master levels.
Earthdog trial preserves the terrier heritage
Earthdog trial preserves the terrier heritage
Earthdog trial preserves the terrier heritage
Earthdog Trials have been held at the Johnsons' ranch for 16 years and many dogs have started out as beginners and completed their Master titles.