Minneapolis Kennel Club
About the Minneapolis Kennel Club
Founded in 1933, the Minneapolis Kennel Club is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Minnesota. Its mission is to further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs, to advance the interests of dog shows and obedience trials, and to encourage sportsmanship at such events.
The Minneapolis Kennel Club conducts chipping clinics, educational meetings and seminars , sanctioned matches,an annual all-breed dog show and an obedience trial. The club is an active donor to the purebred dog community.
All-Breed Show: MKC's All-Breed Conformation Show was held on November 19 and 20, 2011 at Canterbury Park. A big thank you to everyone who participated: exhibitors, vendors, workers. We could not do it without all of you! Check out media coverage of the event:
Upcoming Events:
January MKC meeting: January 17,2012, 7:30 PM, Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield.
News:
Annual membership dues are $10 per person. Please send your dues to Marilyn Cathcart, Treasurer, 2244 Seabury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55406.
Peggy Gerold, long-time member of the Minneapolis Kennel Club and Club Secretary, was honored by the American Kennel Club by being awarded the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Peggy is active in obedience as well as conformation, is a long-time obedience trainer and a much-loved and valued member of the Minneapolis Kennel Club. Congratulations, Peggy! 
The Minneapolis Kennel Club participated in Responsible Dog Ownership Day in August 2011. This day is a fantastic opportunity for dog-lovers to gather, try out dog-related events and learn about dog-related activities.
