Welcome to the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club

GSVKC has a number of programs and activities designed to support the sport of purebred dogs and encourage responsible pet ownership.

Dog Shows and Obedience Trials
Beginning in 2009, GSVKC will hold two Fall shows at the Pima County Fairgrounds as part of the four day (Friday-Monday) Coyote Classic in alliance with the Tucson Kennel Club. Obedience trials are also held as part of these shows. Premium lists for these shows can be downloaded from the Jack Bradshaw, Superintendent, website beginning about 2 months prior to the shows.

NOTE: Only dogs eligible to be entered for competition at the show may be on the show grounds. For more information on Dog Shows and Obedience Trials, please visit the American Kennel Club web site.

AKC B/OB Match

We hold a match each year in Sierra Vista. A match gives people a chance to practice conformation and obedience, and to bring out their old friends for the Parade of Champions. For more information on AKC B/OB Matches, please visit the American Kennel Club web site. For more information about our annual match, contact Match Chairman, Renee Politi .

Canine Good Citizen Test
Held in the late afternoon or early evening after the match, the Canine Good Citizen Test gives owners the opportunity to prove their canines are good pets. While the Canine Good Citizen Test is a program developed by the AKC to prove any canine, purebred or mixed, a worthy companion. Because it is held on the match grounds, our test is only open to purebred dogs. For more information on the Canine Good Citizen test, please visit the American Kennel Club web site. For more information on our annual CGC test contact Kathy Zmudzinski.

GSVKC Spaying & Neutering Program
The kennel club supports a program to spay and neuter dogs in the Greater Sierra Vista area within our annual budget limitations. Please contact the Cochise County Humane Society ( 520-458-7164) for information on low-cost clinics or other assistance that may be available in the area.

GSVKC Training Classes
The Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club frequently holds training classes on Saturday mornings at Palominas Elementary School. These informal handling classes provide an opportunity for you and your dog to practice AKC conformation or obedience - it's great socialization for your canine. Times for these classes change seasonally, with no classes on show weekends and sometimes long breaks during the warmer months. To sign yourself up to receive notification of upcoming training classes, please visit http://www.gsvkc.org/mailman/listinfo/training_gsvkc.org. Being a member of this mail list allows you to stay informed about upcoming classes. If you have any questions about our handling classes, please email trainer@gsvkc.org.

GSVKC Scholarship
Any Cochise County high school senior planning on earning a degree in Veterinary Medicine or other animal health related field should apply for our annual scholarship. This scholarship is usually for the amount of $1,000. It is awarded in May and the deadline to apply is April 1st. Please see your guidance counselor for an application or contact Linda Tanner . The GSVKC Scholarship page has more information plus a downloadable application and instructions.

GSVKC Purebred Rescue
This program finds homes for many dogs each year. Funded by the club, this program provides spaying/neutering, medical attention, and micro-chipping to dogs put through the program. Occasionally dogs are also provided with foster homes until a new home can be found. Dogs are advertised through the Cochise County Humane Society. For more information, contact Kathy Zmudzinski.

GSVKC Breeder Referral Service
The local, weekly newspapers, Huachuca Scout and Mountain View News, as well as the daily paper, the Sierra Vista Herald, all run an ad encouraging people to call us and find out information before they buy a puppy. If you want information about a specific breed, to include Arizona breeders and rescue programs for that breed, please contact Kathy Zmudzinski.

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