2010 Chicago Dog Show – Discount Coupons – Kids are Free – Feb 26-28
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The International Kennel Club of Chicago will host the 2010 Chicago Dog Show at McCormick Place, February 26-28, 2010. (Fri-Sun, 8am to 5pm). Tickets are available at the door. Children under 12 get in free with paid adult ticket. The 2010 Chicago Dog Show will feature 150 breeds of dogs competing in tests of agility and obedience. The 2009 Chicago Dog Show will also feature Junior Dog Judging, offered exclusively at IKC Cluster of Dog Shows for children ages 10 – 18; and the Puppy Spectacular, which features the finest puppies aged 6 months to 12 months competing for “Best Puppy In Show.”
General Admission:
Friday (Blackhawk Kennel Club – Unbenched)
Adults $14 – Seniors $10
Children under 12 FREE with paid adult ticket
Saturday & Sunday (International Kennel Club – Benched)
Adults $17 – Seniors $10
Children under 12 FREE with paid adult ticket
Click Here for a $2 discount coupon to the 2010 Chicago Dog Show.
Bring the family to see the one of the largest dog shows in the country right here in Chicago, where more than 10,000 purebred dogs from 161 breeds will demonstrate their skills in a variety of competitions. Meet the dogs and their handlers, visit dog-related vendors, and experience special events and demonstrations like Earth Dog, Search & Rescue and the Puppy Spectacular!
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It’s also that time of year again for the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! Dogs of all breeds and sizes will gather Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 15th-16th at Madison Square Garden in its 134th annual competition! While you’re waiting, you can show off your dog NOW by uploading photos and video of your pooch, and interacting with other dog lovers and owners! You can also enter your dog into our furry and friendly online competition and vote your dog up to the top by including your dog’s name, breed, and city! Click here for more details: http://blogs.msg.com/themonitor/2010/01/12/show-us-your-dogs-upload-your-photos-now/
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About the Chicago IKC of Chicago
One of the few remaining benched shows in America holds back-to-back shows in February – the International Kennel Club of Chicago. Westminster Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Detroit Kennel Club, and Golden Gate Kennel Club joins International (as the club is known throughout the dog fancy) in offering benched events. Portland Kennel Club, which owns its own benching, also has a very limited entry benched show. A benched show is one where clubs have specific benching for dog owners and/or handlers to put their crates, etc. on in designated areas.
When queried as to why International continues to have a benched show, Lou Auslander, the Club’s President, said, “It is a wonderful way for spectators to find breeds and talk to breeders. We view benching as a chance to educate the general public about our dogs. Onofrio [the show superintendent] built the benching to fill our needs and we are pleased with the results.”
The International Cluster of Dog Shows draws approximately 100,000 spectators over the four-day period and maintains a mailing list of almost 45,000 names for the mailing of show information, coupons and other pertinent material. The club, whose shows are held at the enormous McCormick Place convention center, share these facilities with Park Shore Kennel Club, held on Thursday, and Blackhawk Kennel Club on Friday.
There are many special events at International including special obedience demonstrations, agility, Canine Good Citizen and a Pro Plan Performance Team. Over 160 booths offer a broad range of dog-related products from artwork to dog collars and everything else in between.
International is a successor to the old Chicago Kennel Club, which was founded in 1900. It had long been considered as one of the premier shows in America, but became a victim in the 1980′s of the other clubs holding shows on the same weekend and falling at the end of major Clusters when dogs and people are tired. Lou Auslander countered this by changing the show’s date from the end of March to the end of February and gradually the weekend is returning as a major highlight of the show circuit. The largest entry this year was at Saturday’s show with just over 3000 entries. The four shows drew top dogs from across the United States and Canada to complete for many prizes and the coveted Group and Best In Show wins.
Enjoy all the great free things to do in Chicago and never miss a deal -
NONE of the sites are allowing me to print the $2 coupons. I have 5 adults going. ;( khesslau@….com
I had no problem printing coupon. Looking forward to using them!