The Blue and Gray Cluster Dog Shows are underway at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex this week.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — If you’re having a ‘ruff’ day, this may cheer you up!
The Blue and Gray Cluster Dog Show is at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex from April 9 through April 13.
Thousands of dogs from several different breeds are competing in the five-day event.
Harrisburg Kennel Club, Lebanon County Kennel Club and Mason & Dixon Kennel Club are hosting different days of the cluster shows.
Over 200 American Kennel Club dog breeds and about 6,800 dogs who have pre-entered these five days of events will compete in AKC conformation competitions, being judged by AKC Licensed judges from throughout the country and Canada.
Dogs are being judged according to the breed standard for each respective breed. One dog will be awarded “best in show” at the end of each day.
Spectators are encouraged to come check out the show. There will be several different events happening this week such as:
- Junior Showmanship
- FSS Open Show – See rare breeds who are upcoming breeds working towards American Kennel Club pure-breed registration.
- Canine Good Citizen Testing – See dogs perform basic exercises demonstrating showing manners and how to be a good canine citizen.
- Trick Dog Testing – See dogs perform fun tricks; trick created and taught to dogs by their owners.
- Grooming
The event is in the Giant Expo Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through Sunday, April 13.
Admission to the dog show is $5, children get in for free. Parking is free.
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