A dog going through an agility course
Dog shows in Ohio are an excellent events to see pedigree dogs, watch dogs in agility courses and show off your own pooch. There are many different shows spread across Ohio, so you'll be able to enjoy show-quality dogs no matter where you live. The dog shows are organized by local dog or kennel clubs. Some shows are breed specific, while others have multiple areas of judging.
Central Ohio Kennel Club
The Central Ohio Kennel Club has a spring show in April and a fall show in November. There are three main areas of competition: all breed, obedience, and rally. The shows also have other events conducted by specialty clubs, such as the Golden Retriever Club of Columbus. Special attractions vary from event to event and are posted on the website. The entry fee to compete is $28, and show admission ranges between $2 and $12.
Ohio Exposition Center, Buckeye Building
Ohio State Fairgrounds
17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
740-788-9580
ohiodogs.com
Buckeye Dachshund Club
The Buckeye Dachshund Club is a breed-specific dog club with a focus on obedience training and field trials. The club holds several events per year, such as the Annual Buckeye Invitational Field Trial and the Spring Field Trials. The Invitational Field Trial accepts dogs on an invitation-only basis. The Spring Field Trials charge a $20 entry fee per dog.
Buckeye Dachsund Club
6912 Angel Road
Dundee, Ohio 44620
buckeyedachshundclub.com
Gem City Obedience Club
The Gem City Obedience Club offers two different dog shows: the Gem City AKC Agility Trials and the Earthdog Tests. The AKC Agility Trials is an all-breed show in which dogs run complex agility courses. Entry fees are $23 for the first event, $12 for the second event in the same day and $10 for the third event. The Earthdog Tests are limited to terriers and dachshunds. Entry fees range from $10 to $18, depending on the dog show level and date of purchase. Earthdog Tests measure hunting and working training of small dog breeds. The Earth part of the name comes from the fact that the dogs go underground into animal dens to attempt to flush prey.
Gem City Obedience Club
524 Valleycrest Dr.
Dayton, OH 45404
gcdoc.com
937-258-8493
Related posts
Dog shows in Las Vegas, NVThere are several Las Vegas, Nevada dog clubs that sponsor annual dog shows in the area. Due to the extreme heat of the summer months, most local clubs hold their shows a...
Missouri is host to many dog shows.Dog shows, also called conformation or bench shows, provide an opportunity for breeders and owners to obtain objective evaluation of their dogs' conformance to t...
Many New Hampshire dogs shows include outdoor agility courses.There are several well-known national dog shows such as the Westminster Kennel Club's annual show or the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba...
Looking for a dog show in Oregon?If you're looking for an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned dog show in Oregon, you're in luck. The Beaver State has kennel clubs in every region, and many of t...
Maine hosts several dog shows throughout the year.Several dog shows are held in Maine, many in the early fall. Most welcome all purebred dogs. Some of these shows are designed to test obedience sk...
