Knoxville, TN - The Tennessee Valley Kennel Club and the Oak Ridge Kennel Club along with Purina are pleased to announce the Great Smoky Mountain Cluster of dog shows.

The cluster will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, at Chilhowee Park, November 3 – 7, 2010. Starting with Collie Specialties on Wednesday November 3, and followed by four All-Breed dog shows and obedience and rally trials Thursday November 4 through Sunday November 7, the cluster is expected to have an entry of over 1800 dogs.

In addition to the shows and trials, the cluster will feature Agility and Lure Coursing demonstrations. There will be a Canine First Aid Class sponsored by the American Red Cross. The cluster will also feature a number of special and fun fund-raising events such as: Chuck-A-Duck to benefit “Take the Lead”, Bake-A-Wish bake sale to benefit the “Make-A-Wish Foundation”, and an Ice Cream Social to benefit the “Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund”. On Saturday night, there will be a Country Fair with food, music, and games to benefit the “East Tennessee Children's Hospital” and the “AKC Humane Fund”.

Featured at the cluster will be competitions for Best Puppy, Bred-By-Exhibitor, Best of Opposite Sex in Group, and Best in Show.

A large number of specialty vendors will be on site for visitors to start early Christmas shopping for collars, leashes, dog beds, dog clothing, shampoos, treats, and everything canine.  

Purina is the official sponsor of the Great Smoky Mountain Cluster. MB-F is the show superintendent, and the premium list is available at www.infodog.com.

For more information contact:

Walter Sommerfelt, Cluster Coordinator, 865-986-1614, Loracvizsl@aol.com

Catherine Bell, TVKC Show Chair, 865-690-6667, cbell0189@aol.com

Donna Burchi, ORKC Show Chair, 423-337-9151, quindon@compfnet.com

Paula Smiddy, Vendor Chair, 865-932-2134, smiddy1234@bellsouth.net

Beth White
Tennessee Valley Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary | Webmaster tvkc.org
1922 Whitehall Street, Maryville, TN 37803
865-983-0663

Attached is a public service announcement (mp4 format) from our national parent club - American Kennel Club, or see: http://www.akc.org/press_center/psa.cfm