Metropolitan Atlanta Samoyed Club

07/02/2024

Carolina Foothills Cluster Dog Show https://www.carolinafoothillscluster.com/

Greenville, SC, July 25 to July 28.

Entries Close July 10, 2024

Friday July 26, MASC concurrent specialty.

Sunday July 28, MASC supported Entry.

05/18/2024

The walk for this weekend has been canceled due to the weather.

04/20/2024

What a fun hike today in Roswell at Vickery Creek. Perfect weather. We did a little over 4 miles. Thanks everybody for coming out.

02/08/2024

Upcoming Samoyed Walk Dates:
February 17 - Sweet Water Creek, Lithia Springs
March 16 - Panola State Park, Stockbridge
April 20 - Vickery Creek Trail, Roswell
May 18 - Chastain Park Trail, Atlanta
June 8 - TBD if temperatures aren't too high

12/17/2023

Thanks everyone for coming out yesterday. We had 20 dogs in their best holiday attire. We walked about 3 miles around the park. For many, this was their first event with us. Welcome!

Everyone, please reply with more pictures. I only got so many, and others got the big group shots.

11/19/2023

Thanks, everyone, for coming out today. We had a total of 13 Samoyeds out walking 6.5 miles around Stone Mountain. We talked with a lot of people and made them smile with our wonderful breed. Nice Fall colors, too.

11/15/2023

During the winter and spring months, we try and plan a walk/hike each month. Here are tentative dates:
December 16, 2023 (was 12/9)
January 13, 2024
February 10, 2024
March 16, 2024
April 20, 2024

09/17/2023

UPDATE: Sunday 9/24 Specialty Details - We are so excited to host a show for many of our Sammy friends. Entries are 53 for sweepstakes, 7 Juniors, and 121 for the show. Thank you so much! Please read about the show site below and other items.

- Show start time is 3:00pm at an indoor air conditioned facility, Dog Gone Good Training. You can arrive starting 2:00pm.

- The show could go until 10:30pm due to the higher entry.

- There will be time afterwards for pictures with the judges.

- Show Secretary is planning to be onsite.

- There is ample parking, but carpool from the hotel if you can.
- There will be people helping us park in an orderly way.

- Because we are parking on grass, please no RVs.

- We can groom from our cars and you can put up a pop-up tent.

- We plan to have people announcing classes outside so you will know when you need to be ringside.

- Ring size is planned for 60x40 feet with matted floor.

- There will be 2 sides of the ring for chairs. Please bring your own chair.

- We will have light hors d'oeuvres, so feel free to bring a meal if you need to. There are local places to get food.

- This is a casual show. Be comfortable and wear casual wear - beach wear is encouraged!

- We will have a photo booth area, so have fun and take lots of candid shots.

- You will have the opportunity to take show pictures with the judges.

I might need to make updates to this post. I will note if something is an update. Safe travels everyone!

06/13/2023

We are excited to host a regional specialty show in Virginia Beach. Join us!

04/29/2023

Meet up at Wills Park

04/18/2023

Come join us for a Club social event for people and dogs Saturday April 29 at Wills Park.

We will meet from 10am to 12pm at picnic pavilion number one. Afterwards everyone is welcome to enjoy the park.

Bring a lunch for yourself and treats for the dogs 😊

Directions to Wills Park:

Take Exit 10 off of GA400, and go west on Old Milton Parkway for 2 miles. The park iis on the the left hand side and there are various entrances. The official address to the park is 11925 Wills Road Alpharetta, GA 30009.

02/25/2023

Samoyed walk on the greenway

12/06/2022

Hello,

The Metropolitan Atlanta Samoyed Club is planning events in the upcoming months for all Sammy lovers. Watch our website, www.atlantasamoyedclub.com, and page http://www.facebook.com/AtlantaSamoyedClub for more information. Feel free to pass along to other Sammy people!

December
Saturday, December 17 we plan to take over Piedmont Park and spread holiday cheer! We have had a great time walking 3 miles through the park handing out beads and candy. We plan to do the same. We will meet right outside the parking deck on the lowest level inside the park and walk loops. Walk as little or as much as you like.

Use the address of a building right across the street to the entrance of the parking deck off of Monroe Drive.
• We would to all dress alike with black pants and red, green, or black on top like we have done in the parade in the past. Festive hats are encouraged. :>) If you celebrate a different holiday, feel free to dress in your favorite holiday colors.
• Dress up your dog(s) with a festive collar and/or costume. It should be something they will be comfortable walking in. If you would like to purchase one, here is the link to what people have worn in the past. Two of the festive collars works best because of our big Sammy coats. Anything similar will be fine. https://www.amazon.com/YANQINQIN-Christmas-Ornaments-Adjustable-Holiday/dp/B08L4F9J6J/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=dog%2Bcollar%2Bholiday&qid=1670258288&sr=8-9&th=1
• Afterwards, spend some well-deserved time in the leash free dog park (one for small and large dogs) if you like.
January
Saturday, January 14 Pack Hike and location TBA

February

February 3-5 Dog shows in Jonesboro, GA. Come out and visit with your fellow Samoyed owners, watch the show, and learn about the breed.
Saturday, February 18 Pack Hike and location TBA

March
March 10-12 Agility trials in Alpharetta. Watch many dog breeds along with Sammies run agility courses.
Saturday, March 18 Pack Hike and location TBA
March 30-April 2 Dog shows in Lawrenceville, GA.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Samoyed Club is planning other events in the upcoming months. Watch our website, www.atlantasamoyedclub.com, and page http://www.facebook.com/AtlantaSamoyedClub for more information. Feel free to pass along to other Sammy people!
So mark your calendar, and we hope to see you soon at our next event - 12/17 at 12:30!

Velvet Simmons
MASC, President and Dog Mom to Marco & Gemma

11/29/2022

Upcoming Samoyed Walk Dates!
January 14, 2023

February 25, 2023 - at Haynes Bridge Greenway, 900 Jameson Pass, Alpharetta, GA 30022

March 25, 2023 - Panola Mountain

11/13/2021

15 Samoyeds on our walk today!

08/22/2021

The Samoyed community and our club lost a long-time member this past week, Audrey Lycan. She will be remembered for her love of all dogs, Sammies especially, and being a good mentor and friend. Feel free to post memories and picture's. She will be missed.

05/01/2021

26 Samoyeds at the walk! Here are some pictures and videos from our Samoyed walk at Piedmont Park! Thanks to everyone who came out with their fluffies! We made lots of people smile when they saw us 😁. More pictures to come!

03/08/2021

Show in Perry, GA

11/07/2020

Pictures from the walk at Panola Mountain State Park

10/17/2020

A few pictures from the dog show in Atlanta

10/16/2020

Getting ready for the dog show in Atlanta

09/20/2020

Thank you to all our friends who came out to walk their Sammies with us! 18 Samoyeds and their owners!

Lots of people wanted pictures and to pet the doggies. The puppy was especially popular

08/29/2020

Our next pack hike is Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Panola Mtn. GA. State Park. All Samoyed lovers welcome! More details to come.

08/25/2020

For our friends who show their Sammies.

From the AKC August meeting minutes:

Formulation of the Points Schedule Based on 2020 Events

The Board reviewed a Staff recommendation to modify the formulation of the Conformation points schedule that will be effective in May 2021 based on 2020 events.

The foundation for the Points Schedule Formulation process is the number of events with competitors in each division/breed/sex combination in a calendar year. The 2020 events would likely drive up the 2021 point schedule, which is not representative of the normal level of competition.

To minimize the impact of the reduced number of events in 2020, the Staff recommendation is that the 2020 point schedule will be used for 2021 except in those cases where the point schedule formulations process indicates the number of competitors should be reduced.

There was no objection by the Board to modifying the formulation of the May 2021 Conformation points schedule.

07/28/2020