Holyoke
Kennel Club Inc.
From file photo.
Monk earns Temperament title
Salishan Monk-Kee Business at Bhaledart TKN FITB, 'Monk' obtained his AKC Temperament title this past weekend at Pioneer Valley Kennel Club’s Extravaganza in Greenfield, MA. Pictured with Monk is Joyce Lak. Co-owned with Susan Carr. Thank you PVKC and BCTTC for the title rosettes!!
Our featured friends
Angel and Nico. Speed is in their blood!
Terry's Akita always on alert.
Welcome to the
Holyoke Kennel Club, Inc.
The Holyoke Kennel Club is an all-breed dog club in western Hampden County, Massachusetts. We are a member club of the American Kennel Club. We are one of the oldest kennel clubs in Massachusetts.
Holyoke Kennel Club, Inc., is involved in two clusters of AKC dog shows held at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA -- the Yankee Classic Cluster held in July and the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster held in November. Along with our all- breed shows, we hold obedience and rally trials.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the club. While membership is unrestricted as to residence, the club’s primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and exhibitors in Western Hampden County, MA.
Annual dues are $15.00 per member and MUST accompany the application. Each applicant for membership must be introduced to the General Membership of the Club at a regularly scheduled meeting and is mandatory at a Club meeting prior to that applicant being voted on for membership. Click PDF below for Club Application.
For more information, please contact Jane Wilkinson, Club Secretary at: jwilkinsonhkc@comcast.net or
413) 733-8452
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Jane Wilkinson
15 Victoria Street
Springfield, MA 01104
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HKC NEWS
SEE HUNDREDS OF DOGS EACH DAY COMPETING AT THE BETTER LIVING CENTER, EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 6
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Meet and greet a variety of different dog breeds. Not only is this a fun activity for families but it is the perfect place to talk to breed experts about topics such as training, grooming and the right breed for your life style.
An AKC dog show is also a great place to start your search for a responsible breeder. Visitors can learn about responsible dog ownership and speak with breeders, owners and handlers.
Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club, Kenilworth Kennel Club of Connecticut, Farmington Valley Kennel Club and Holyoke Kennel Club are pleased to announce they will hold their annual AKC licensed Yankee Classic conformation shows on July 2-6 at the Better Living Center, Eastern States.
Dogs will compete each day for Best in Show, High in Trial and Best Junior Handler awards. On Sunday, July 6, Holyoke Kennel Club’s conformation show has over 1,000 entries with large entries in Australian Shepherds (21), Boxers (33), Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (22), Doberman Pinchers (40), Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (22), etc.
Throughout the five days of dog shows, Holyoke Kennel Club will sponsor obedience and rally trials, plus AKC Temperament Testing on July 2, 2025 and AKC Canine Good Citizen test on Friday, July 4. On Saturday, Holyoke Kennel club is holding a Junior Showcase Rally Trial for Juniors under 18 years of age.
On Saturday and Sunday, Open shows will be held for rare breeds, such as Alaskan Klee Kai, Appenzeller Sennenhundes, Czechoslovakian Viciaks, etc. Judging time programs are free and can be picked up at the Superintendent’s table in the Better Living Center.
Admission to the dog shows is free. Parking at the Big E is $5.00/day.
NEW Upcoming Shows:
Five (5) Shows July 2 - 6, 2025!!
Eastern States Better Living Center
Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
CONFORMATION - OBEDIENCE - RALLY
Five Conformation shows will be offered July 2 - 6, 2025 at Eastern States Exposition. All shows will be held in the Better Living Center, New England’s premier show site! In addition to the Conformation shows, Holyoke Kennel Club will have five days of Obedience & Rally.
The clubs putting on these events are:
Naugatuck Valley KC (2 shows),
Kenilworth KC of Connecticut,
Farmington Valley KC, and
Holyoke Kennel Club.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Joyce Lak
President, Holyoke Kennel Club
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