Avalon Kennel Club

01/03/2025

As we close the door on 2024, we are excited to head into 2025!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming Winter Classes, please see the attached form below.

Space is limited, therefore payment must follow registration to secure your space in class.

Classes start Saturday February 1st at The Lions Chalet, 139 Mayor Avenue, St. John's. Classes will run for 6 weeks!

CONFORMATION - Our conformation class will focus on having fun with your dog in the show ring. We will cover ring procedure while learning &/or polishing your skills to present your dog at their best and how to make the most of your time in the ring.

Time: 12-12:45pm
Cost: Members $200, Non-Members $240
Instructor: Deanne Sinnott -
I've been involved in Conformation for almost 15 years, I have taught a variety of classes over the years, mentored/assisted many exhibitors, and have had the pleasure of training &/or piloting various breeds from multiple groups to countless group wins, placements, as well as MBBPIS, MBPIS, MBAIS, MBVIS, MRBIS & MBIS.
I am looking forward to getting back to teaching and helping exhibitors make the most of their time in the ring.
(If we garner enough interest we will consider offering a beginner and experienced class)

JUNIOR HANDLING - our Junior Handling class will focus on having fun while learning canine anatomy, proper handling and care of dogs, the purpose of dog shows as well as sportsmanship, ring procedures, and patterns.
Time: 2-2:45pm
Cost: Members $80, Non-Members $110
Instructor: Bella Kinsella - (assited by Tanya Martin &/or Deanne Sinnott as needed)
Bella has been involved in Junior Handling for about 9 years, she started teaching juniors last year and always took part in and assisted with class instruction a number of times. Some accomplishments in the juniors ring include: Multiple Best Overall wins, Reserve Overall in Provincials, multiple class first placements, multiple reserve overall placement and the Best Sportsmanship award in new Brunswick.
Aside from Juniors, Bella is commonly seen in the 'regular' ring and has shown a variety breeds to multiple wins, placements, titles and a Reserve Best in Show win.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected] or simply follow the link below to register

Please read and complete the following form. Registration is not complete until forms and payment are sent to the Avalon Kennel Club.

10/31/2024

The American Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada will be holding an obedience sanction match on Friday evening at the Marine Institute on Ridge Road in collaboration with the Newfoundland All Breed Kennel Club. Entries start at 5 pm. Please drop by and support our match. For information contact Alan Molloy at [email protected] or by text at (709)682-6767.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!!

10/29/2024

‼️Interest Post‼️

The Avalon Kennel Club is planning to offer classes in the New Year and we'd like to hear from you!

What classes would you like to see offered??

Classes will be held in St. John's, day to be determined, but will either be Saturday afternoon or Tuesday/Wednesday evening.

We hope to offer Conformation, Junior Handling, Focus & Engagement, Sports Basics (Rally Foundation)

10/15/2024

With Dog Show and Turkey hangover now behind us, we would like to extend our sincere thank you to all our hard working volunteers this past weekend, especially our Executive members who worked their butts off to make it happen. Their hard work and dedication made our Thanksgiving Dog Show Weekend a Huge Success!! We had the largest entry we have seen in years and for that we are grateful!! The generosity of exhibitors with their donations and bids on the bake sale and auction table, supporting our 50/50 draw, among other fundraisers throughout the weekend!
Thank you all!!

Stay Tuned for what we are planning next!!

10/12/2024

Good Evening Folks,

📢 VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER!! 📢

We kindly ask that you refrain from smoking or va**ng near the entrance of the building. This helps maintain a welcoming environment for everyone and ensures use of the venue in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best regards,
AKC Executive

10/11/2024

Just a friendly reminder to those assisting with setup this evening...PLEASE leave personal items in your vehicle until show setup is COMPLETE!
We are very tight on space due to the new barrier!

Volunteers Only...
DOORS WILL BE LOCKED UNTIL 7PM
Thank you for understanding!

10/09/2024

We are seeking a few more prize donations...looking to secure 4 Best Baby Puppy in Group prizes!
If you'd like to donate please send us a PM or comment below!
TIA 🐾

10/08/2024

We are seeking a donation of 4 prizes to be awarded to our Veteran dog winners this weekend!
If you would like to donate 4 Best Veteran in Show prizes for our senior dogs please let us know!
TIA

10/01/2024

Judging Schedule is up!!

Dog fanciers can quickly find Canadian dog event information. Dog show results and statistics available for every CKC conformation show in Canada.

10/01/2024

Hey all! CGN testing is fast approaching, make sure to get your entries in! Rhonda is also offering a test prep lesson the day before the test, so sign up for that to get the jitters out!

Test Prep Lesson
Day: October 12th
Time: 1pm
Location: Buckmasters
Cost: $10

CGN Test
Day: October 13th
Time 10am
Location: Buckmasters
Member Cost: $35
Nonmember Cost: $40

The Avalon Kennel Club is pleased to offer CGN Testing on Sunday, October 13th. Please complete the following form and send payment to [email protected] to confirm registration. If payment is not received we will not be able to schedule you for testing. This is a FUNDRAISER!! ALL REVENUE wi...

09/30/2024

Entries are closed, the numbers are in and we are stoked with the entry for our Thanksgiving Weekend event!

We are still hoping to secure a few more volunteers to help with setup and breakdown.

Please let us know via email at [email protected] or following the link below and filling in your name where you're available to assist!

09/28/2024

Happy CGN preparing everyone! Rhonda has very graciously offered to hold not one but two test prep lessons prior to the CGN test on October 13th! All proceeds will go to the Avalon Kennel Club, thank you Rhonda for your generous contributions to the club! Test prep will go over what to expect during the CGN, practice for each portion of the test, and Rhonda will send you home with homework tailored to you and your dog! Practice makes perfect!

Please comment on which (or both!) lesson you will be attending. Registration for these lessons will be accepted ahead of time via emt to [email protected].

The first test preparation will be
Date: Monday, September 30th
Time: 6pm
Location: Rotary Sunshine Park
Cost: $10

The second test preparation will be
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 1pm
Location: Buckmaster Circle Community Center
Cost: $10

09/26/2024

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09/25/2024

Did You Know...
There are almost 200 Canadian Kennel Club recognized breeds, they are sorted into 7 groups. Each of these groups are made up of breeds bred for a specific purpose!

While some people may refer to dogs in general as 'Hounds', only some are classified as actual Hounds!

The breeds in the HOUND group are known as Sight Hounds 👀 or Scent Hounds👃

As you can probably guess, the BEAGLE is part of the HOUND group and undoubtedly known to track Scent!

Below is a list of CKC recognized breeds in the Hound group, can you guess which are Sight Hounds & which are Scent Hounds:
Let us know in the comments!
Scent 👃 or Sight 👀
First to guess them all correctly will receive 1 free admission pass to our event!

🐾 Afghan Hound
🐾 American Foxhound
🐾 Azawakh
🐾 Basenji
🐾 Basset Hound
🐾 Beagle
🐾 Black & Tan Coonhound
🐾 Bloodhounds
🐾 Borzoi
🐾 Drever
🐾 English Foxhound
🐾 Finnish Spitz
🐾 Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (GBGV)
🐾 Greyhound
🐾 Harrier
🐾 Iziban Hound
🐾 Irish Wolfhound
🐾 Miniature Long-Haired Dachshund
🐾 Miniature Smooth Dachshund
🐾 Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund
🐾 Norrbottenspets
🐾 Norwegian Elkhound
🐾 Norwegian Lundehund
🐾 Otterhound
🐾 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBGV)
🐾 Pharaoh Hound
🐾 Rhodesian Ridgeback
🐾 Saluki
🐾 Scottish Deerhound
🐾 Shikoku
🐾 Standard Long-Haired Dachshund
🐾 Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund
🐾 Standard Wire-Haired Dachshund
🐾 Whippet

09/20/2024

Entries close a week from today, Friday September 27th!

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