November 19 & 20, 2011
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456 (located just off the Oaks exit of Route 422, 20 miles from Center City Philadelphia, and just five miles from King of Prussia and Valley Forge) / The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s two benched, all-breed dog shows are held this year on November 19 & 20 - including The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which airs on NBC on Thanksgiving at noon. Over 150 different breeds and varieties compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and attractions. Saturday is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, taped for telecast nationwide on Thanksgiving Day by NBC. It is the most widely viewed dog show in America. More info here..

December 8 - 11, 2011
The Bay Colony Cluster Dog Show
One of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in North America, Providence’s Bay Colony Cluster Dog Show brings a 100-year tradition to the Rhode Island Convention Center this December. The Bay Colony Dog Show is a four-day show, with each day is hosted by three prestigious New England American Kennel Club (AKC) organizations. The Bay Colony Cluster Dog Show is a series of shows presented by the Boston area's finest AKC dog clubs: Eastern Dog Club, Middlesex County Kennel Club and Ladies' Dog Club. This event is supported generously by Pedigree, these clubs work together to produce one of the nation's biggest and best dog events. The Rhode Island Convention Center is located in downtown Providence and is accessible from Boston by the commuter rail and bus with a short walk over to the RICC. More info here...

December 17 & 18, 2011
The 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be returning to Orlando, Florida following the 2010 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California. The 2011 show will take place December 17th and 18th in Orlando. The event has previously been hosted in Orlando, Tampa and Long Beach. The 2011 show will be held at the new "state of the art" Orange County Convention Center, the second largest convention center in the nation which is situated in the heart of Orlando’s tourism district and only 15 minutes away from the Orlando International Airport. The 2011 event will continue to showcase the top American dogs as well as offer the popular Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, AKC Meet the Breeds® and the Eukanuba World Challenge. The AKC National Obedience Invitational and AKC Agility Invitational will be held in conjunction with the event. More info here...

January 12 - 21, 2012
The Florida Classic Cluster
Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL 34602 / The Florida Classic Cluster is the largest dog show cluster in the state of Florida located in the beautiful Florida Classic Park in Brooksville, FL. Enjoy a family fun event right in Florida! Five local Kennel clubs will host the largest dog show in the state of Florida. It's called the "Florida Classic Clusters" and it features American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows, Obedience Trials, Rally Trials and free tours to learn all about AKC dog shows. The Kennel Clubs participating: Manatee Kennel Clubl, Clearwater Kennel Club, Inverness Kennel Club, Tampa Bay Kennel club, Pasco Florida Kennel Club. More info here...

February 13 & 14, 2012
The Westminster Kennel Club 136th Annual Dog Show
Madison Square Garden in New York City / The Westminster Kennel Club was established in 1877, making it America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. First held in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America's second-longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the Kentucky Derby. Through the 2010 show, there have been 1,673 judges who have officiated at least once at Westminster, some as many as 23 times, at Westminster. The first telecast of Westminster was in 1948, three years before "I Love Lucy" premiered. In 2005, streaming video with same day coverage of breed judging highlights was made available for the first time on the Westminster web site and it was an immediate and huge hit. Tickets for the Westminster Kennel Club 136th Annual Dog Show go on sale in September. More info here...

February 24 - 26 2012
International Cluster of Dog Shows
Chicago, IL / One of the largest all-breed benched dog shows in the country, the International Cluster of Dog Shows attracts over 60,000 visitors to observe more than 10,000 purebred dogs from 161 breeds demonstrate their skills in a variety of competitions. Judged competitions include conformation, agility and obedience; the Best in Show Amateur-Owner-Handler Competition; Junior Dog Judging, offered exclusively at International Cluster of Dog Shows for children ages 9 19; and the Puppy Spectacular, which features the finest puppies aged 6 months to 12 months competing for "Best Puppy In Show." Again this year, a "Chicago-style" no-benches format is to be used allowing guests to meet and greet with dogs and their handlers. More info here...

March 15 - 18, 2012
The 2012 Kentuckiana Cluster All Breed Dog Show
The annual Kentuckiana Cluster All Breed Dog Show features numerous vendors showcasing dog-related items while three different kennel clubs host obedience and confirmation shows. The Kentuckiana Cluster All Breed Dog Show is hosted by the Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club on Thursday, March 15, the Louisville Kennel Club on Friday, March 16 and Sunday, March 18 and the Evansville Kennel Club on Saturday, March 17. This event is held in conjunction with the 2012 Greater Louisville Training Club American Kennel Club Agility Trials. More info here...

March 17 - 18, 2012
Heart of America Cluster Dog Shows
American Royal Complex, Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 / The HOAKC is pleased to announce that our two all-breed dog shows will return to the American Royal Complex on March 17 & 18, 2012 as a part of the Heart of America Cluster. The Heart of America Kennel Club is an all-breed kennel club comprised of canine breeders, exhibitors, and owners located in Kansas City, Missouri and the surrounding area in Missouri and Kansas. More info here..