Champaign Illinois Kennel Club - CIKC

01/22/2025

Reminder of CIKC Handling class tomorrow night, Wed Jan 22, 2025.
We meet at the DTCCU building.
6:30 Beginners
7:15 Advanced
Only two classes left this Winter! Come practice while you can.

01/15/2025

Don’t forget to come to class!! CIKC Conformation classes tonight. 6:30pm Beginner, 7:15pm Advanced. Come get some practice in while you can!

01/08/2025

Reminder to join us tonight, Jan 8 for the 4-week CIKC Conformation handling classes.
6:30pm Beginner Class, 7:15pm Advanced class.
See all the information on our website:

The Champaign Illinois Kennel Club hosts a variety of classes for dog owners from conformation to obedience to puppy training classes.

01/06/2025

CIKC will be holding a 4-week conformation handling session beginning Wed, Jan 8, 2025 weather permitting. Please check out the class information on our web sight: http://www.champaignillinoiskc.com/contents/classes

04/03/2024

Save The Date!
Central Illinois Cluster
April 26-28, 2024
Springfield IL

SSandemac KennelclubFriday, April 26, 2024
All-Breed Dog Show
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition

CChampaign Illinois Kennel Club - CIKCSaturday, April 27, 2024
All-Breed Dog Show
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition

MMattoon Kennel ClubAll Breed Dog Show
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition

American Bullmastiff Association Specialties
(Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes) Saturday & Sunday
2 Back-to-Back Coonhound Bench Shows - Saturday Only

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Exposition Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave. & Peoria Rd. (Bus. 55)
Springfield, IL 62702

Link to Premium List
https://pdf.infodog.com/prm/148/prm148.pdf =bookmarks

03/01/2024

Still time to enter the Norma Smith Handling Seminar on March 9. Print out the forms and mail in.

02/15/2024

Come join the Champaign Illinois Kennel Club - CIKC for a one day handling seminar presented by Norma Smith. Print out the attached form and send it in. It will be held at the Dog Training Club of Champaign-DTCCU--Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana, Inc.

08/03/2023

There's still time to enter the handling seminar sponsored by Champaign IL Kennel Club and presented by professional handler Norma Smith Aug 12 held at the Dog Training Club of Champaign Urbana. This is large facility, large parking lot, ample room for crating dogs and air-conditioned.
We look forward to seeing you at the Norma Smith handling seminar on Saturday, August 12.
Logistics Check-in/set up will start by 8:00. The seminar begins at 8:30. Norma plans to conclude around 4 p.m.
-Your dog is crated inside. Please bring a pad of some type to put under the crate.
- You may wish to bring your comfortable chair.
- There are no nearby food sites. Norma will take breaks. We will eat at the building. You may wish to bring some favorite snacks/lunch for yourself, although the CIKC will provide some food and drinks.
What to Bring
- Bring the show lead that you are using or plan to use at upcoming shows.
Acceptable collars and leads for conformation include: slip collar plus lead (loop or snap), slide lead (i.e. Resco), swivel lead, martingale (one piece), and martingale collar plus lead. Collars with prongs, electronic collars, muzzles, harnesses and head collars are not allowed.
- You may wish to bring the shoes that you plan to use for showing your dog. Not required.
- Water bowl for your dog. There is water at the building.
- Bait for your dog.
- Panty coverings for bi***es in heat are required.
- Copy of the current rabies vaccination for each dog is required.
Address of seminar site
Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana 2210 E Ford Harris Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
For questions and special assistance call Cynthia Nichols at 217-254-8767 or [email protected].
NOTE: Champaign-Urbana motels frequently fill with guests attending various events. It is wise to make a reservation in a dog- friendly motel soon.
Please clean up all dog waste inside and outside the building.
Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana 2210 E Ford Harris Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
For questions and special assistance call Cynthia Nichols at 217-254-8767 or [email protected].
NOTE: Champaign-Urbana motels frequently fill with guests attending various events. It is wise to make a reservation in a dog- friendly motel soon.
Please clean up all dog waste inside and outside the building.
Fill out and send or mail forms below as soon as possible

03/14/2023

The Central IL Cluster is coming up April 28, 29, and 30. Premium list are up on infodog.com. Hope to see everyone there!

01/25/2023

Due to winter storm CLASSES ARE CANCELED FOR WED JAN 25th, 2023
We plan to resume next week.