Through Sunday, The Valley Forge Kennel Club and the South Jersey Kennel Club are putting on the Winter Blast Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, at Oaks.
As many as 1,500 dogs representing more than 150 breeds will strut their stuff in the show ring from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Spectators can:
- Meet and greet a variety of dog breeds. Visitors can learn about responsible dog ownership and speak with breeders, owners and handlers.
- Watch the judging of various breeds in Conformation and cheer for your favorite.See young owner-handlers compete against their peers in the Junior Showmanship Competition.
- Watch owner-handlers compete in a special series called the National Owner-Handled Series. These exhibitors are striving for a spot in the finals at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canine in Orlando, Fla., later this month.
- See obedience and rally trials that will test dogs’ understanding of commands as they maneuver hurdles and retrieve articles.
- See puppies getting started in the sport in the AKC Sanctioned 4 and under 6 Months Puppy Competition.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. For more information, visit www.valleyforgekc.org/show.