Local Revenue
Average Conformation Exhibitor Spends $685 per weekend in the Community.
1,000 Exhibitors means an additional $685,000 into Moore County.
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Moore County Kennel Club is an avid participant in AKC Reunite’s Adopt-A-Cop program. When the club donates $2,500 to a K9 Unit, the AKC will augment with an additional $7,500. Many police department K-9 units are suffering budget cuts and they are unable to solicit money due to town and municipality codes. The donations from AKC Reunite and AKC Clubs allow the police department’s need for a new K-9 to become a reality.
It’s time to get walking again! Now that summer is over, we’re heading back out on the trails. First up for the Fall rotation is the Leash to Lager Loop! This is a popular walk that starts at the Pinehurst Brewery parking lot, loops through the nearby Arboretum, and then returns to the Brewery for…
It’s that wonderful time of year once again! Entries are now open for the 23rd annual AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin taking place December 16th and 17th at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Entries are also open for our AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes that will be held on…
Summary of the November 2022 Board meeting that took place on November 9, 2022.
Now, more than ever, fitness is important for both dogs and people. The most commonly recommended exercise is walking. The Fun Committee will be discussing re-enacting the Fit Dog Group. This is where we walk together with our dogs. The AKC will recognize us as a group if we conduct at least 4 group fitness…
Some of our Members use their dogs’ special talents to benefit the community. MCKC supports the Pet Responsibility Committee of Moore County with donations, and some of our Members also donate their time in the schools. The following was written by Member Kathy Pellerino about a recent experience volunteering: As a dog lover and…