Anyone interested in dogs that reads this blog? I hope so or else you won't appreciate these posts!
For those of you that are interested in dogs and live in Des Moines, a few fun events are coming up this weekend.
A big American Kennel Club show is being held at the Varied Industries Building at the State Fairgrounds. It's a great place to see a huge variety of breeds & types of dogs, all AKC registered, groomed and shown to emphasize the best characteristics of their particular breed.
Both conformation (the beauty contest) and obedience (for the brainy dogs) trials will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday are all breed shows. Most breeds are shown before noon, and best in group (distinct categories of dog breeds) and best in show competitions occur between 2 and 4 pm. Friday's activities are specialties for specific breeds only--goldens, shelties, and American cocker spaniels to name a few.
An all breed dog show is a great place to look for your next breed, talk to quality breeders, or just enjoy the lengths people go to when grooming a show dog. Plus, there are unique booths selling everything from obedience jumps to high end jewelry featuring your favorite breed. Unfortunately, unentered dogs are not allowed at the AKC show. For more information check out: http://www.desmoineskennelclub.com/shows.htm
Also on Saturday, is the Puppy Up! Walk raising funds for Canine Cancer. This walk is sponsored by Iowa Veterinary Specialties and the 2 Million Dogs Foundation. The 2 Million Dogs Foundation is committed to discovering the link between canine and human cancers through comparative oncology research. The 2 mile walk starts at 11:30 am at Greys Lake Park and of course, dogs are welcome. There will be a free bottle of water in each participants bag, courtesy of All-Pets Hospital. For more information check out: http://2013puppyupdesmoines.kintera.org
So, go out and have some doggy fun this weekend!
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