AKC Canine Experience (Education Match)

An AKC Canine Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes owners of newly AKC-registered puppies to and educates them about the sport of purebred dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills. Only licensed and member clubs are eligible to host an AKC Canine Experience.

Once you've set a date and location for your Multi-club AKC Canine Experience, complete an AKC Sanctioned Match application form (part no. AES999) and contact Walt Bebout, (919) 816-3721, or wrb@akc.org.

A guide has been created to assist you when conducting an AKC Canine Experience in your area. You may download this manual here.

2008 AKC Canine Experience (Education Match) Schedule

Raleigh, NC	Feb. 23	Click for photo coverage
Kansas City, MO	May 10	Click for photo coverage
Hillsboro, OR	June 14	Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro, OR For information: contact: Karen Herrold – karen.herrold@gte.net, 503-522-6098 or Chuck Murray – trilogycw@cascadeaccess.com, 503-637-3101
Bay Shore, NY	July 27	Doggy U, 41 Saxon Ave. Bay Shore, NY For information, contact Robert Gravel – rockbust@optonline.net, 631-252-5675 or Jackie Hofer – aljacpugs@aol.com, 732-297-1689
Long Island, NY	Aug. 10th	St. Johnland Nursing Center, 395 Sunken Meadow Rd., Kings Park, Long Island, NY For information, contact Bob Eisele – BobEisele@aol.com, 631-277-2201
Stillwater, OK	Sept. 20	2707 W. McElory, Stillwater, OK For information, contact Teri Holle - theholles@enid.com, 580-402-2216 Stefanie Simpson - simpsonshepherds@enid.com, 580-233-3543 Stacy Mason - srm@akc.org, 405-747-6053
W. Lancaster, CA	Oct. 11	Lancaster City Park - 43011 N. 10th St., W. Lancaster, CA For information, contact Dick Greaver - 805-377-8035, dgreaver@missionlinen.com