IT'S SHOW TIME!Golden Valley Kennel Club presents two all breed dog shows for conformation, obedience trials, and rally annually at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
This year's shows: Friday November 21, & Saturday November 22, 2008.
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, California Click here for map and directions.
Admission is free. There is a $5.00 charge for parking at the fairgrounds. Both shows start promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Group Judging starts about 2:00 p.m., immediately followed by Best In Show. There are generally from 1,200 to 2,000 dogs entered each day.
Vendors will have grooming and pet supplies, toys,
art, clothing for dogs and people, and other pet items available.
Breakfast, lunch, & beverages are available at the cafeteria. These are all breed unbenched indoor/outdoor shows
licensed by the American Kennel Club
BEST IN SHOW 2007Friday, Nov 23, 2007
Bloodhound, CH. Quiet Creek's Mi Amor
Owners: Susan Lecroix Hamil & Evelyn Jones
Judge: Mr. Stephen J.Hubbel Total Dogs in show: 1630 Saturday, Nov 24, 2007
Siberian Husky, CH. Karnovanda's North by Northwest
Owners: Maryl Foster & Judith M. Russell & Donna Beckman
Judge: Mr. Robert P. Widden
Total Dogs in Saturday's show: 1862
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Friday, Nov 24, 2006
Pug, CH. Mar-J's The Boss' Son O' Mianda
Owner: Carolyn Koch
Judge: Danny Canino Total entries: 1,534 Saturday, Nov 25, 2006
Whippet, CH. Brushwood's Moxi of Endeavor
Owners: L. Stewart, A. Diehl, and D. Sumara
Judge: Robert J. Moore Total entries: 1,769
Friday, November 25, 2005
English Springer Spaniel, CH Telltale Salute
Owners: Celle Florence and Delores Streng & R. Novack
Judge: Mrs. Judy A. Doniere
Total Entries: 1,526
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Samoyed, CH Snow'trs Rap'd N Rhythm O'Snowblast'n
Owners: Kenneth Granacki and Lisa Rodertson
Judge: Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Hastings
Total Entries: 1,813
Friday, November 19, 2004
Great Pyenees, CH Dieudonne's Imperial Acclaim
Owners: Kyle Simmons, Paula Migordon, and Karen & Paul Bruneau
Judge: Mrs. Suzzanne Dillin
Saturday, November 20, 2004
American Eskimo Dog, CH Silveroak's Juneau Arnold
Owner: Ruth Sampson
Judge: Ms. Betty Regina Leininger
Friday, November 21. 2003
Australian Cattle Dog, CH Reddenblu's X File Agent
Owners: Joyce Rowland and Joyce & Rebbecca Redden
Judge: Mrs. Dorothy O. Hutchenson
Saturday, November 22, 2003
PULI, CH Catsun Colusa
Owners: Susan McConnell, Patty Anspach, and Barbara Edwards
Judge: Dr. Jacklyn E. Hungerland
Friday, November 22, 2002
English Springer Spaniel, CH Ridgewyn N Belvoir Uprising
Owners: Donna & Robert Yaeger and Gary Zayac
Judge: Mr. Arley D. Hussin
Saturday, November 23, 2002
Doberman, CH Marienburg's Repo Man
Owners: Roy & Jo-Ann Kusomoto and Mary Rodgers
Judge: Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter
Friday. November 23, 2001
Boxer, CH Turo's Obsession
owners: Jeffrey & Nan Eisley Bennet, Sandra Roberts
and Liz Esacove. Saturday, November 24, 2001
Kerry Blue Terrier, CH Torum's Scarf Michael
owner: Marilu Hansen.
Data from prior years not available.
MAP TO STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
 RALLY!
What is Rally?
AKC Rally is the new dog sport taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin, and the canine team proceeds at their own pace through a course of designated stations (10-20, depending on the level). Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. While perfect heel position is not required, there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler. Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged! Unless otherwise specified in the Rally Regulations, handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. While Rally was designed with the pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition. Who Can Do Rally?Anybody! (Note: entries are limited to 100 dogs this year.) To be eligible to compete in AKC Rally trials, a dog must be: (1) Registered with AKC or listed with the AKC Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) program, or a Foundation Stock Service (FSS) recorded breed that meets the eligibility requirements for competition; and, (2) 6 months of age or older. Rally makes a great entry-level class for both obedience and agility. It is a wonderful sport for older dogs who have been "retired" from other dog sports and their handlers are looking for a fun activity to share with their veteran dog. Levels of CompetitionThere are 3 levels: Novice - the first level for those just getting started in competition. All exercises (10-15 stations) are performed with the dog on leash. Advanced - the second level, which includes more difficult exercises (12-17 stations, including a jump) and is performed off-leash. Excellent - third level and the most challenging. Exercises (15-20 stations) are performed off-leash. |
