Mid-Hudson Kennel Association: Points Shows and Conformation Shows

Also known as all-breed and point shows, dog shows provide a venue in which dogs are evaluated as future breeding stock. Each dog is judged against its breed's Standard. Each of the recognized AKC breeds has its own written Standard, which describes the ideal size, temperament, color, movement and structure of each breed. At a dog show, dogs compete for points which advance them to the title of Champion. In order to earn a Championship, a dog must have 15 points and 2 major wins that were awarded by 3 different judges at separate shows.

The 2008 Hudson Valley Cluster of Dog Shows ran June 19, 20 and 21 at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, NY. The MHKA show was held Saturday, June 21, the Wallkill Kennel Club event on June 19, and the Shawangunk Kennel Club event on June 20. Show Chairman was Gayle Bontecou - JGBontecou@aol.com, and Judges Chairman was Sharon Lyons - lyonserin@aol.com. Show superintendent was MBF Inc.

A university town just off NY Thruway 87, New Paltz offers many restaurants, shops, a brewery, and resort activities to enjoy when the show is over. To get there, view the map.

Plans are being made for including rally obedience at the 2009 show. For more information, please contact Marylou Sotanski at hawker861@aol.com.