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Who is the Bay Colony Cluster?
The Bay Colony Cluster Dog Show is a series of shows presented by the Boston area's finest AKC dog clubs: Eastern Dog Club, Ladies' Dog Club, Middlesex County Kennel Club, Yankee Golden Retriever Club, and Shrewsbury Dog Training Club. Supported generously by Pedigree, these clubs work together to produce one of the nation's biggest and best dog events.
For more club history, click here:
Eastern Dog Club
Ladies' Dog Club
And what will I find at the show?
From Thursday through the last winner's trot around the show ring on Sunday, dog lovers will find approximately 150 AKC breeds judged against the recognized standards for the breed. The first "Best of Breed" competition starts bright and early at 8 a.m., followed by "Best of Group" in the late morning/early afternoon, and the "Best In Show" trophy is awarded anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. (each day varies depending on the number of dogs entered that day).
Group and Best in Show judging
After a dog is deemed "best of breed," the winner proceeds to be judged within its groups. There are seven groups of dogs: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. The best dog in each group then goes on to compete for the coveted "Best in Show" award. Dog shows award trophies, not cash prizes.
Agility events (all four days)
Fans of canines will love the fast-paced agility competitions hosted by the Yankee Golden Retriever Club. Agility trials are timed competitive events where dogs race their way through a series of obstacles to compete for AKC titles. Note: agility runs until 2 p.m. only on Saturday and Sunday. For more detail on AKC agility, visit http://www.akc.org/events/agility/index.cfm.
Special Events in Ring 2
Want some weekend entertainment outside the confirmation rings? Visit Ring 2 and the Club Booth for even more value at this year's Bay Colony Dog Show.
On Saturday and Sunday between 2p and 5p, visit the show's new "Meet the Breed" sessions, where you can break dog show rules and pet and play with a pedigreed pooch and ask questions about the breed! Breeders will be available to talk about their breed's special qualities, and you can find out if that particular dog is the right pet for you. Click here for a "Meet The Breed" schedule after Thanksgiving.
On Saturday and Sunday, you can always visit Ring 2 for all-day demos of search and rescue dogs, assistance dogs, rescued dogs, and other "dogs with jobs". If you are looking for a special look at how a dog show is run, sign up for a personal tour by an AKC member on Saturday or Sunday and go "behind the scenes" at this year's show. See the Club Booth (across from the giant yellow Pedigree booth) for details when you arrive or email julie@dennehypr.com with your name, phone number, and preferred weekend date and time (11a-1p) for a reservation.
"Backstage" grooming areas
Looking to fall in love? Visit your favorite breeds in the "backstage" grooming areas, where dogs are prepped and primped for their turn in the ring. Look at dogs of all shapes and sizes, talk with the groomers, handlers and owners, and learn more about the breeds -- maybe you'll meet the breeder that will find you the perfect addition to your family!
A holiday shopping paradise for dog lovers
Shop at nearly 100 booths for the perfect gift for your favorite dog or dog person. Visit the Pedigree booth for freebies and special offers on nutritious dog treats, get free samples.
Nonprofit organizations -- Get information and talk to the hard-working people behind dog-related careers and volunteer opportunities. If you love dogs and want to learn more about how you can make a difference, visit over a dozen booths to find out how you can get a new leash on life.
2008 EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITORS
B.O.N.E.S
Contact: Alyson B. Manville, Mass. Outreach Coordinator
(508) 473-2228 or admin@bonesbeagles.org
A dedicated, all-volunteer organization serving the New England area, BONES was founded in 2003 for the purpose of rescuing beagles and placing them in forever homes. Our mission is to rescue, re-home, spay/neuter and provide necessary medical care to beagles in need, improving their quality of life through outreach and education.
www.bonesbeagles.org
Colonial Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.
Contact: Judi Tracey, Director, curleyalizawilson@yahoo.com
www.colonialbhr.org
The Creative Canine
Contact: Emma Parsons, creativek9@aol.com
Emma Parsons, B.A., former president and head instructor for the New England Obedience Club, runs The Creative Canine, specializing in canine aggression issues, is the Canine Behavior Training Consultant for VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital, and Training Director for Karen Pryor's Clicker Training. She is also the author of the popular book, Click to Calm! Healing the Aggressive Dog. Emma has been featured on numerous television shows, and gives seminars nationwide on training and managing the reactive dog. She has also taught clicker training graduate level classes at Tufts Veterinary School and with Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue.
www.creativecanine.com
German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New England
Audrey Carmosino, gsprescuene@comcast.net
www.gsprescue-ma.petfinder.org
Greyhound Friends
Contact: Cyndy Curley, ccurls@aim.com or 508-769-3552
www.greyhound.org
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)-Angell (MSPCA)
Contact: Brian Adams, badams@mspca.org or questions@mspca.org
350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-7400
The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement and the highest-quality veterinary care available anywhere in the world. The MSPCA-Angell provides direct hands-on care for more than 250,000 animals each year through its Animal Care and Adoption Centers and world-class Angell Animal Medical Centers.
www.mspca.org
Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners -- canine legislation
Contacts: Virginia Rowland, blackslate@aol.com
or Julie Rembrandt Seeley, jrembrandseeley@aol.com
Northeast Great Pyrenees Rescue
Contact: Barbara Mattson, bmattson@writeside.com
www.pfne.org
NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans)
Contact: Paula Ricard, Pricard@neads.org
978-422-9064
NEADS is a non-profit organization, established in 1976 and based in central Massachusetts, trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities and hearing dogs for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. The dogs help people to lead more independent lives at home, at work and at school.
www.neads.org
New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue (NEESSR)
Contact: Pat Kearney, NEESSR events coordinator, pek1919@cox.net
NEESSR is a group of volunteers that rescue stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded English Springer Spaniels in the New England and New Yorks areas and provides foster care, with the eventual goal of adoption. We are a nonprofit 501(c)3, tax-exempt corporation. Donations are used towards the care of our rescued Springers and are always welcome. Our primary goals are to protect English Springer Spaniels, promote spay/neuter programs and educate the public about English Springer Spaniels.
www.essrescue.org
New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue
Contact: Martine Meijering, mmeijering@comcast.net
781-337-1326
Placement Director: Annie Raker, grannie.annie@neoesr.org
781-259-8173
New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in 1994. Our mission is to establish, organize and maintain a rescue program for abandoned, mistreated, or unwanted Old English sheepdogs regardless of whether such animals are purebred or registered with the American Kennel Club.
www.neoesr.org
Pets and People
Contact: Sally Alexander, sallyjalexander@juno.com
781-899-5029
The Pets & People Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit therapy pet organization that serves various hospitals, nursing homes, and daycare centers through eastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and Maine. We do not charge facilities for visits, nor do we charge dues from our volunteers.
www.petsandpeoplefoundation.org
Poodle Rescue of New England, Inc.
Contact: Merrilea Agostino, Treasurer, poodlerescuene@rcn.com
Address: POB 441447, Somerville, MA 02144
Hotline: 617-628-1425
Poodle Rescue of New England is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless poodles, providing services throughout New England, working with veterinarians, shelters, families and other rescue organizations to care for and re-home poodles. Before placement, all dogs are spayed or neutered, heartworm tested, vaccinated, groomed, and evaluated to insure a long and loving relationship between poodle and owner.
www.poodlerescuene.org
Purebred Dog Breeders Referral Service
Note to prospective puppy owners:
For a list of reputable breeders of AKC registered PUREBRED puppies, email ashbroke@earthlink.net. Please include the word "PUREBRED" in your subject line otherwise the email will get filtered as spam. Also, check the Boston Globe's classified section under "Dogs, Cats & Pets" for a phone number of a referral volunteer, who can provide you with a free list of reputable area breeders.
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
Contact: Linda K. Peters, lindakpeters@comcast.net
Hotline: 978-568-9700
Established in 1985, YGRR is a voluntary nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing veterinary care, comprehensive evaluation and adoptive homes to Golden Retrievers who are abandoned, mistreated, neglected or left in pounds throughout New England.
www.ygrr.org
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