Dog Shows and Trials! May 17-19, 2024
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
3 days, 3 shows, 3 trials
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Dec. 9, 2023, at Frontier Texas. Families donated bags of dog or cat food to get their pet's photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sponsored by ReMax of Abilene and Jackson Bros Feed & Seed, 100% of the donations from this event went to Meals on Wheels of Abilene to help those who need assistance for themselves and their furry family members. Thank you all! Go to our Facebook page to see the beautiful portrait photos! See the candid shots here.
Our Donation to the Expo Center
Paw Prints photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Our Donation to the Expo Center
Taylor County Expo Center staff is always so good to us! They meet the needs of the dogs and their humans quickly and efficiently. We donated multiple "poop" stations to set up on their newly renovated grounds.
Our Donation to Frontier Texas
Our Donation to Frontier Texas
Our Donation to the Expo Center
Frontier Texas hosted our Christmas photo event. We donated this dog waste station to say "Thank You!"
HOT Host Awards from ACVB!
Our Donation to Frontier Texas
HOT Host Awards from ACVB!
Abilene Kennel Club, Inc. is honored for multiple years as a HOT (Hero of Tourism) Host by the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Match in the Mall
Our Donation to Frontier Texas
HOT Host Awards from ACVB!
Practice show in Mall of Abilene.
December 2023 Paw Prints with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Smile for the camera!
Smile for the camera!
Smile for the camera!
Sponsored by Abilene Kennel Club along with ReMax of Abilene and Jackson Bros Feed and Seed, and hosted by Frontier Texas.
How's this, Santa?
Smile for the camera!
Smile for the camera!
All proceeds from this event went to Meals on Wheels for their clients who need help feeding their pets. See more candid shots here.
October Meet the breeds EVENT in the Mall
Man meets Basset Hound
About Us
Activities
Our Mission
Our Mission
* Our annual Dog Show with Obedience and Rally Trials, is a fun, safe activity for families. It benefits our local economy by bringing in hundreds of exhibitors for the weekend.
* AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day.
* Information on training classes for show, performance, and Canine Good Citizen titles.
* Library lessons and demon
* Our annual Dog Show with Obedience and Rally Trials, is a fun, safe activity for families. It benefits our local economy by bringing in hundreds of exhibitors for the weekend.
* AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day.
* Information on training classes for show, performance, and Canine Good Citizen titles.
* Library lessons and demonstrations for students.
* Monthly membership meetings.
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Abilene Kennel Club, Inc., was founded in 1958. We are a 501(c) non-profit organization.
We work to build greater public awareness about dog training, responsible breeding of purebred dogs to preserve each breed's heritage and original purpose, responsible dog ownership, and all the various activities available for you and your dog.
We a
Abilene Kennel Club, Inc., was founded in 1958. We are a 501(c) non-profit organization.
We work to build greater public awareness about dog training, responsible breeding of purebred dogs to preserve each breed's heritage and original purpose, responsible dog ownership, and all the various activities available for you and your dog.
We are a member club of American Kennel Club. At akc.org you will find extensive information on purebred dogs and the written standards for each of the recognized breeds.
Mixed breeds are also welcomed to join AKC and to compete in activities and performance events.
Our Members
Our Mission
Our Members
Our members are people who love dogs! We participate in conformation - the official name for dog shows - as well as performance events, including Agility, Obedience, Rally, Herding and other events you will find listed at akc.org
Some members and their dogs are certified in Pet Therapy, which allows them to visit hospitals, schools, and o
Our members are people who love dogs! We participate in conformation - the official name for dog shows - as well as performance events, including Agility, Obedience, Rally, Herding and other events you will find listed at akc.org
Some members and their dogs are certified in Pet Therapy, which allows them to visit hospitals, schools, and other venues where canines can provide emotional support.
A number of our members are occasional breeders, striving to breed the best to the best. Responsible breeders follow stringent guidelines for producing the healthiest puppies in accordance with each breed's written standard.
Featured in Abilene Scene Magazine 2019!
The Pet Edition
Abilene Kennel Club member Dawn and her service dog Andiamo
Around the Rings
Abilene Kennel Club's 100th dog show was featured in July/August 2019 issue of Abilene Scene!
Around the Rings
Abilene Kennel Club member Dawn and her service dog Andiamo
Around the Rings
Some exhibitors and dogs having fun at the dog show!
See who's who on page 73
Your donations are welcomed to help us reach out to our community. If you are a person who loves dogs please consider joining us!
