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March 2026 Scent Work Trial Announced!

Our Scent Work Committee, led by Trial Chair John Zopatti, has announced our next AKC Scent Work trial which will be held March 28-29, 2026. We are returning to the Sandhills Community College campus once again! This venue is very popular and our trial books up very quickly.

Volunteers from our club are needed!!! No previous experience is necessary. It’s a fun way to get acquainted with a different dog sport and meet other club members and dog teams. If you would like more information about volunteering at this trial, email John.

The trial premium is located at https://moorecountykennelclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCKC-SW-premium-March-26.pdf

The online entry link is located at http://Bit.ly/455LsGA

MCKC – Agility Trial January 16-18, 2026

All the details have been solidified for our first AKC Agility trial of 2026!

We’ve moved the venue to Quicksilver Canine in Julian, North Carolina, and are excited for 3 days of agility fun…January 16-18, 2026.

The premium is available to peruse and entries open December 3, 2025.

Visit our AGILITY PAGE for links to the premium and the online entry form.

Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Agility Trial Chair Kathy Pellerino!

Trophy Donations & Volunteer Needed

We’re already gearing up for the 2026 Palmetto to Pines Cluster, coming next April — and we need your help to make it shine! Trophy donations are now being accepted to support awards for Conformation and Rally. Your contribution helps recognize excellence in the ring and keeps our event one of the best in the region.

Donations are due by December 1, 2025.

We’re also looking for a Trophy Chair to help coordinate the process. If you enjoy organizing details and celebrating success, this is a great way to get involved and make a real impact.

Please contact Marjorie Riddle Watson to donate or volunteer!


Opportunities to donate to our trophies for 2026 shows:

Breed

Rally 2 events per day

FSS/Open. 2 events per day  Trophy for Misc., one for FSS, and one for Best in Show in FSS Open

Thursday:

Reserve Best in Show:  23 3/4” x 10” Bamboo Charcuterie/Cutting Board $52.00

Groups:    $46.00 each.  19 3/4” x 15” Bamboo Cutting Board with drip edge $46.00

Herding

Hound

Toy

Non-Sporting

Sporting

Terrier

Working

NOHS Best in Show: 23 3/4” x 10” Bamboo Charcuterie/Cutting Board $52.00

Reserve NOHS Best in Show:  19 3/4” x 15” Bamboo Cutting Board $46.00

Best Puppy 4-6 month:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

#1 FSS/Open Best in Show:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

#2 FSS/Open Best in Show:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

Junior Showmanship

Rally – 2 shows

Friday:

Best in Show:  23 3/4” x 12” Bamboo Cutting Board $57.00

Reserve Best in Show:  23 3/4” x 10” Bamboo Charcuterie/Cutting Board $52.00

Groups:  $46.00 each. 19 3/4” x 15” Bamboo Cutting Board with drip edge $46.00

Herding

Hound

Toy

Non-Sporting

Sporting

Terrier

Working

NOHS Best in Show:  23 3/4” x 10” Bamboo Charcuterie/Cutting Board $52.00

Reserve NOHS Best in Show:  19 3/4” x 15” Bamboo Cutting Board $46.00

Best Puppy 4-6 months:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

#1 FSS/Open Best in Show:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

#2 FSS/Open Best in Show:  13 3/4” x 11” Bamboo Cutting Board $23.00

Junior Showmanship

Rally – 2 shows


Breed Specific Trophies:

If you are interested in donating a breed specific trophy, please download the form below and return it to Marjorie Riddle Watson (mail or email) by December 1, 2025.

Awards need to be specific…designate a breed, a trophy (what “win”), a description of the trophy, and the donor. Feel free to write on the back of the form if you need more room.

Example:

Breed – Airedale Terrier

Trophy – Thursday Winner’s Bitch only

Description of trophy – crystal dish (or whatever you want to give)

Donor – your name

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