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Volume 18 • Issue 5 • MAY 2023
Dog Celebrations & Happenings in May By Susan Spisak
91 East Grand Ave., Old Orchard Beach, Maine • 207-934-4151
Southern Maine Coastal Classic DOG SHOWS hosted by York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc. & Vacationland Dog Club, Inc.
Maine’s Leading Canine Event!
May 18-21, 2023 Cumberland Fairgrounds 174 Bruce Hill Rd., Cumberland, Maine
8am-5pm each day
Concessions & Vendors on Site
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ay is a chock full of celebrations for dog lovers that will delight purebred and mutt fans, rescuers, and fur moms. There are specially designated days to observe, a treasured canine competition to watch, and a fun local event to hit. Let’s take a look! Right out of the gate on May 1 is National Purebred Day with the motto, “Celebrating the Heritage, Diversity and Predictability of the Purebred Dog.” This day was founded almost ten years ago by writer Susi Szeremy. She believes that purpose-bred dogs should be recognized and preserved through education and awareness. Today there are more than 400 purebreds, and they’re defined as those who can trace their pedigree/
See CELEBRATIONS on page 5 Rain or Shine! Four Days of Conformation, Rally and Obedience Saturday and Sunday Breed Supported Entries, Best Bred-by Exhibitor, Best Puppy Extravaganza, Junior Showmanship, 4 to 6 Month Puppy Competition, National Owner-Handled Series and lots more! Spectators welcome. $5 per car each day. For details go to www.yorkcountykennelclub.org or www.vacationlanddogclub.org
INSIDE 6 2 Hot Dog News
Basic Training Tips
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Maine Dogcation
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Dogs for Adoption
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