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SOPHIE – Targes A Penny From Heaven BCAT
Sophie and MCKC Member Cyndi Klepper placed 4th in the American Bred class at the Cardigan Corgi Nationals. It it was their first National and fourth conformation show. We had a large class, with tough competitors.
This Team was BUSY – and They also earned a BCAT at their National.
From these photos, it appears this team enjoyed their first National.
MCKC Member Katrina Haskell and her Newfoundland Willow earned their Scent Work Container Novice Title. Team Willow came away with First, Second and Third Place Finishes.
Just so happens, it was at MCKC’s inaugural Scent Work Trials.
WTG Team Willow!
Picnic / Meeting / Celebration
GREAT ENTRIES
On The Count of Three – Pat Yourselves on the Back!
It is always a challenge to take a leap – to make changes – to do things differently. That’s exactly what happened in April 2024, when MCKC changed their long time venue from the Pinehurst Polo Grounds to the Southeastern Agricultural Center in Lumberton – and become part of a Cluster with the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club.
The question that keeps planners up at night: Will The Exhibitors Come?
In short, the answer is yes. The Exhibitors Came.
This year’s dog shows showed the third highest attendance since 2023. See the details below:
| ENTRY BY YEAR | ENTRY / YR | Comments |
| 2024 2-Day | 1570 | Move to Lumberton – MCKC on Thurs Fri. 2 BPUP, 2 RALLY. |
| 2024 Gross | 1718 | Half Share of 4-Days Entries |
| 2023 | 1361 | Year of the BIG STICKERS |
| 2022 | 2091 | Year of the Smaller Stickers |
| 2021 | 2325 | One of first shows after Covid BANS Lifted – but still had restrictions. |
| 2020 | 0 | Cancelled for COVID |
| 2019 | 1378 | Started having 2 BPUPS. |
| 2018 | 1369 | The show moved to May versus September Heat. Also, had 1 BPUP Show. |
| 2017 | 1262 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2016 | 1138 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2015 | 1182 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2014 | 1165 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2013 | 1329 | September Dates. 2 4-6 MO PUP. |
SCENT WORK
Inaugural Trials
May 18-19, 2024 At Sandhills Community College
Congratulations to Giselle Engleke and her crew! They’ve got 450 entries filled out of a possible 500 for the weekend. A job well done.
Anyone wanting to help, contact Giselle.
From President Jane
It Takes A Village
My entire moth of April flew by so fast I’ve had very little time to post anything. After my National Sheltie Specialty at Purina farms, I had 2 days to prep for the 4 shows in Lumberton. Over all, I was so proud of our club! Our club members pulled together to make sure the shows were successful. All the exhibitors, the judges, the ring stewards, the workers and volunteers sang high praises about the shows. The venue was easy to work with and everyone loved the idea of 4 shows. I can’t thank Myrtle Beach Kennel Club for all the help before, during and after our shows. It takes everyone on the same page to provide successful ventures. If you worked or volunteered, I thank you and the club thanks you. Please mark your calendar for the picnic meeting at Canon Park Picnic Shelter in Pinehurst. Let’s celebrate our success!
Puppy Photo For Tax.
Importing Dogs
New Ruling By US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Effective August 1, 2024
In today’s edition of the Federal Register, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its newly finalized rule on the importation of dogs. The 123-page rule, which will become effective on August 1, 2024, is available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-13/pdf/2024-09676.pdf.
Last week, AKC published this post that alerted dog owners with a summary of the impending changes, which were reported in a letter from CDC to stakeholders.
The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department (AKC GR) has begun analyzing the new rule and will provide a summary of the requirements for owners and dogs once the analysis has been completed.
For more information, please contact CDC Staff:
Ashley C. Altenburger, J.D.
Dr. Emily Pieracci, D.V.M.
Phone: 404-498-1600
FIT WALK
Saturday, May 11 was the perfect morning for the club’s FIT WALK. The group that day at Whitehouse may have been small, but they were mighty!
Pictured Left to Right:
Shelly and Stanley
Linda and Timber and Mika
The Fearless Leader of MCKC FIT Walk, Kathy Pellerino, not pictured as she was taking the photo, while her dogs, Nikko and Bindy were directing.
BRAGS
Archer won his two Best of Breeds in Perry, GA, under Judges Nathaniel Horn and Betty Nelson Pollock.
CH Lynnhaven’s Sure Shot CD PT CAA BCAT CGCU TKA ATT
Owned by MCKC Member Melissa DeWitt
Turtle went Best of Breed, Best Owner Handler for a 5 Point Major towards his Grand Championship at MCKC’s show on April 26, 2024. He is owned and handled by MCKC Member Annette Giraud.
AKC CH Smooshoure General T Patton
“Dibs” Ch MillaBella I Want It All at Bewitched BCAT SWN Best of Breed/Owner Handler under Judge Nikki Riggsbee in a lovely line up of specials. Additionally, he picked up an Owner Handler Group 1 & 3 and two selects.
Owned by MCKC Members Boo Donoho, Giselle & Milliard Engleka.
“Salem” Just Bewitching de faire l’affaire RI CA was Best of Breed from the classes for her third major under Sulie Greendale-Paveza and picked up her first Rally Advanced Leg. Owned by MCKC Member Boo Donoho and Sharon Redmer..
“Eva” GCHB CH MillaBella Double Agent at Bewitched BCAT CGC CA BN RA CA SWN SEA JC went Select the only day she showed and had a great time entertaining everyone in rally!
“Alair” GCH CH Journeyman Tell-Tale Heart For Bonheur stepped back into the ring after a 4 month break, sweeping Best of Breed/Owner Handler everyday she was entered as well as OH 2 and 4. Owned by Alleyne Dickens, Joelle White, and MCKC Member Boo Donoho.
Sophie’s Wins at the Palmetto To Pine Cluster in Lumberton. She is owned by MCKC Member Cyndi Klepper.