Tennessee Valley Kennel Club

Monthy Meetings

Plan to join us in 2022 for monthly meetings. Until further notice, find us on the the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM. We typically have an educational program. Guests are always welcome!

july 2022 location

July Program

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
7 PM
Guest speaker, Laura Zimbrick, is University of Tennessee Assistant Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Guests are always welcome. Bring your lawn chair. NO DOGS ALLOWED!

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Minutes

Wrestle Mania, Ramps

and other things

Several years ago, there was an outcry from exhibitors about Judges checking the bites and possibly helping to spread disease from one exhibit to another. As a result, it was suggested by the AKC and the fancy, in general, to have the handler/exhibitor show the bite to the judge. I just like most judges adopted the policy and changed our examination routine to allow for the change.

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Your Club Membership

has its privileges and

responsibilities.

There is no question that the AKC is known as the “Club of Clubs.” Without the local as well as the National and performance clubs the AKC would have no events to put on.

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The process needs

fixing

For as long as dog shows and any other event that uses Judges has been around the officials have always been and I am sure will always be the target of criticism from participants and observers. There are no questions that when the human element of interpretation is involved, there will be numerous views both in favor of as well as opposed to the decisions made by the adjudicating official.

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TVKC New Applicants

ATTN TVKC Members: Please take the time to get to know our applicants. They are here to join our community.

New Member applications