Both the APPMGC and the APPPC are focused on being active and responsive. Since our formation, we have worked together to raise the awareness about our breeds, at AKC shows, setting up displays, bringing dogs and providing informative materials and judge’s education.
Activities/Events to date and scheduled:
- MAY 17, 2008 Meet the Breed at Responsible Dog Owners Day - GOLD COUNTRY KENNEL CLUB
- May 17, 2008 - Greater Fort Myers Dog Show Meet the Breed and Match.
- May 28, 2008 AKC Judges Seminar: APPPC & APPMGC held a Match and an Educational Opportunity for Judges. Plano Texas.
- June 2008 APPPC & APPMGC sponsored the BOB trophy for the Parade of Portugal in conjunction with the United Kennel Club Premier.
- June 7 & 8 2008- Meet the Breed: Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club, Judges hands on.
- June 14, 2008 Meet the Breed at the Cascade Hound Association, Hillsboro Oregon
- June 15, 2008 APPPC&APPMGC Judges Education, Cascade Hound Association.
- August 15, 2008 Meet the Breed & Judges Education Hands on - Iced Tea Cluster Muncie Indiana
- October 4, 2008 – APPPC & APPMGC hold a Specialty after Best in Show at the Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club Dog Show in Hutchinson MN. Judge Ms. Beverly Capstick. Judges Education and hands on seminar, ringside mentoring & Meet the Breed booth at the WCMKC Show.
- October 11, 2008 - APPPC & APPMGC - Meet the Breed Booth at the Pet Expo Buffalo MN Civic Center.
- December 2008 - Match Participation Granite City Kennel Club, St. Cloud MN.
- January 18th 2009- Rose City Classic FSS Breed Booth Participation
- March 2009- Lake Minnetonka KC Match
- April 2009 - Meet the Breed - Arizona
- May 2009- Meet the Breed Fort Myers KC Show
- July 16,17,18,19, 2009 - Save the dates for some Podengo Fun in Houston Texas. Watch www.podengospecialty.com for more information.
- August 22 & 23 - St. Croix Valley Kennel Club - hand out Breed info CD to judges, Meet the Breed.
- September 5th - Minnesota Coursing Association, Farmington MN - Meet the breed and practice.
- September 16th - Cypress Creek Kennel Club B - Match. Texas. Participated.
- November 8 - Badger Kennel Club - Dog Fair - meet the breed.
This in addition to the matches we have attended and participated in with our Podengos. If you are looking for an active bunch of folks who have experience in the conformation and performance ring – consider joining us!
