Manitowoc County Kennel Club

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G eneral Questions 1. What does membership in the Manitowoc County Kennel Club(MCKC) offer? 2. Who can join the MCKC? 3. What is a member in good standing? 4. What is the American Kennel Club? 5. What does AKC stand for? 6. Do I have to own a purebred dog to be an MCKC member? 7. How can I get involved in the different facets of the Club? 8. What classes are offered and what are the prerequisites? 9. Who are the instructors? 10. What are the instructor's qualifications? 11. How can I become a trainer? Obedience Questions 1. Obedience 2. Who can compete in an Obedience Trial? 3. What is an Obedience Trial? 4. What is an OB Match? 5. What is Rally Obedience? Conformation Questions 1. What is Conformation? 2. What is the purpose of dog shows? 3. Who can participate in a Conformation event? 4. Who can I contact at the club for more information? Field Questions 1. What is "Field"? 2. What is a Hunt Test? 3. What is the purpose of a Hunt Test? 4. How are dogs evaluated in a Hunt Test? 5. What is a Field Trial? 6. What are the Principal Stakes? 7. What do all the Field terms mean? Agility Questions 1. What is Agility? 2. What are the requirements to enroll in an Agility class? 3. What happens at an Agility Trial? 4. What are the different types of Agility events? Back to Top What does membership in the Manitowoc County Kennel Club offer? The Manitowoc County Kennel Club (MCKC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1921 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) dedicated to promoting the sport and breeding of purebred dogs. As a club, we strive, at all times, to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits. MCKC is the only club in the United States that offers all three facets of the AKC dog world, i.e., Obedience, Conformation, and Field. We also offer Agility and Rally Obedience! Our training facilities include an enclosed building on the north side of Manitowoc, as well as 198 acres of land with 4 training ponds located three miles west of Valders along the Manitowoc River. Both grounds are available to the general membership that satisfies the qualifications for usage. Who can join the MCKC? If you have a love of dogs, the MCKC is for you. You must be sponsored by 2 members in good standing, submit a Membership Application and appropriate fee, attend one of two meetings (when the names are presented) to be voted on by general membership. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday, except July, of every month at our training building. and be voted on by the general membership. What is a member in good standing? Twenty-five hours is required to obtain training building and field grounds usage. (Policies Link) What is the American Kennel Club? The American Kennel Club is the oldest purebred dog registry in the US. AKC registered more than 1.2 million purebred dogs and more than 555 thousand litters in its 145 breeds in 1998. The top 10 breeds registered in 2000 were Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Dachshund, Beagle, Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Boxer, and Shih Tzu.

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