Mid-Hudson Kennel Association: About MHKA

Founded in 1941, MHKA is a nonprofit organization furthering the advancement of purebred dogs. We hold American Kennel Club sanctioned dog shows, obedience trials and agility trials, encourage sportsmanlike competition at our events, and promote responsible dog ownership in the community. The Club offers year round dog activities and public services for the community and raises money to provide support for animal care organizations (eg. Dutchess County SPCA, AKC Health Foundation, Associated Dog Clubs of New York State, American Dog Owners Association, and specific research at Cornell University).

Meetings are generally held monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. We routinely offer educational programs at our meetings which benefit the average pet owner as well as Club members. Guests are always welcome to attend.

For those individuals interested in purchasing a purebred puppy, the MHKA offers a breeder referral service and provides a breeder directory to all local veterinary offices free of charge. MHKA also maintains an updated list of breed rescue contacts for those individuals looking to adopt or place an older purebred dog.

MHKA is a member of:
American Kennel Club (AKC) - akc.org
American Dog Owners' Association (ADOA) - adoa.org
Associated Dog Clubs of New York State - adcnys.org