March 2023 Cluster General Information

The Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows March 2023  

**pending any change in Covid restrictions. *pending AKC approval

This info will be updated as more events get finalized.

PARKING IS NOW $12.

*Barn Hunt WILL  BE HELD in March 2023

*FastCAT will be back at the Kentuckiana Cluster in March 2023!!!  There will be 5 days of FastCAT -March 15-19th.  

The premium list can be found at speeddogcoursing.com  

*Dock Diving 2023

*The CERF Clinic will be held.  Friday March 17th & Saturday March 18th.  8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  $40 per dog. No pre-registration necessary.  OFA Eye Clinic-Consultations available. Sponsored by Evansville Kennel Club. 

*The Cardiac Clinic will be held again- Thursday, March 16th to Saturday. March 18th, 

2023. The clinic is for breed screening purposes only.  Pets with a history of heart disease or who have a historical heart murmur should make an appointment with CVCA at their office or with their primary veterinarian. 

Check Cluster Facebook page for updates

Hours:

Thursday March 16th -Reserved for Beaucerons

and 

Friday March 17th -All Dogs -9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm -5 pm

and 

Saturday March 18th - All Dogs 9 am to 2 pm

Auscultaton only exams will be $75 and echocardiograms will be $250

The Cardiac Clinic will be first come, first served -you DO NOT need to sign up prior to attending the clinic. 

Payment will be accepted in CASH ONLY

It is possible there may be some spots open on Thursday depending on the Beauceron sign up. 

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*We are holding both the Pee Wee and Itty Bitty plush dog classes for youngsters.  In order to do this safely, the number of participants will be **VERY LIMITED** in each class. 

Pee Wees are limited to 12 and Itty Bittys are limited to 15.  You do need to sign up for both.  

**Entries close for Pee Wees on March 1st.  

Itty Bitty sign-ups are Saturday morning prior to class.  

Time and ring number for both will be announced Saturday Morning. 

Check in at announcers stand. 

*Art contest for K thru 12 - Entries NOW OPEN.  See Cluster 

website home page.  Come on students - show us how artistic you are - get your pictures in!!

*AKC Trick Dog Ttesting (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced) & AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGCA & CGCU) on Thursday & Friday only March 17th & 18th 2022.  Testing 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.  Will be held indoors. Check at announcers stand for location. 

Eligibility: Open to all dogs with AKC or PAL Numbers.  Entry Fee: $25 per test.  

Prepaid entries will be given priority when they arrive for testing.  Day of event entries will be accepted providing time limits have not been reached.  Presented by the Louisville Kennel Club & Valentine Training.  Theresa Swift, AKC Evaluator and owner of Valentine Training.  tclouise2@hotmail.com 

*AKC Sanctioned 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition -Thursday March 16th & Friday March 17th, 2023 Entry Fee $15

*Best Bred by Exhibitor in Cluster Thursday, Friday & Saturday.  *There will be two levels of competition**

*AKC National Owner-Handled Series

*AKC Sanctioned "B" Match - Wednesday March 15, 2023 -4:00 pm 

$10 entry fee 

Junior Showmanship FREE as a 2nd entry

3-6 months

6-9 months

9-12 months

Adult

Junior Showmanship

Major Pointed dogs are allowed

Professional Handlers May Show Dogs Owned by Them

Champions - Exhibition ONLY

Entries will be taken Wednesday afternoon in the West Hall beginning at 3:00 pm or early entries can be made by contacting:

Debbie Hibberd (270) 272-2799 or email: keepyr@rocketmail.com 

*All-Breed* AKC Sanctioned Obedience OC Match & AKC Sanctioned Rally OC Match will be held Wednesday evening March 15th.  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Entry Fee $10 

All entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis. 

There is ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD allowed in the obedience and rally rings. 

Entries will be taken Wednesday afternoon in the West Hall beginning at 3:00 pm OR 

early entries can be made by contacting Judy Sisk (502) 608-1001 or email: jesisk622@gmail.com

*The American Dog Show Judges Inc Advance Judges Institute.  

Thursday March 16 -Sunday 19th, 2023. The American Dog Show Judges Inc is pleased to announce that their 2023 Advanced Judges Institute will be held in conjunction with the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows on March 16  thru March 19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.  The Advanced Judges Institute will feature Hound and Toy Breeds.  Attendees at this institute can expect to gain a wealth of canine knowledge through seminar presentations conducted by parent club approved individuals and hands-on workshops that enhance the fundamental understanding of breed type. 

For judges wishing to attend the Advanced Judges Institute or for any additional questions, please contact Dr. Gerard C. Penta (412) 558-2580; email: penta200@comcast.net