BARKER BLOG
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

December 2025 Barker Newsletter
November 2025 Barker Newsletter
COURSING TRIALS RETURN!!
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!

OCTOBER 2025 BARKER NEWSLETTER
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
It’s Membership Renewal Time!
It’s membership renewal time!
Keep your MCKC membership active and be part of another amazing year of dogs, friends, and fun.
Send in your renewal today — let’s make 2026 our best year yet!
September Meeting Minutes
Meetings from our September 3, 2025 General Membership Meeting have been published and can be found in our Members Only area. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

