Chicago: IKC Dog Show Feb. 26-28, benched AKC show

Chicagocanine · 02-09-2010, 06:15 PM

The IKC Cluster of Dog Shows is coming up in a few weeks! The IKC Show is one of the few benched AKC dog shows remaining-- in fact I've read that it is one of only three benched shows, one of the others being Westminster.

The cluster of shows is held at McCormick Place Chicago Feb. 26-28th. Friday the 26th is Blackhawk Kennel Club show which is not benched, and Saturday and Sunday are the IKC dog show.

In addition to conformation, agility and obedience competitions there are demos including Purina's Performance Team, SAR, Drill team, working dogs; and of course tons of vendors and informational booths.

Hours and admission info can be found here: http://www.ikcdogshow.com/

BlackPuppy · 02-09-2010, 06:24 PM

Balto's brother (littermate) is showing there in obedience.

**Samba** · 02-09-2010, 06:47 PM

Wow, Chicago is rockin'!! And the specialty Triangle is Feb 20 and 21 at For Your Canines.

**Lauri & The Gang** · 02-18-2010, 11:10 AM

Anyone going next weekend?

Elaine · 02-18-2010, 12:19 PM

I've heard that it's a fun show especially if you are competing in more than one thing, but I hear that the parking and traffic is terrible. My dog isn't quite ready to compete in utility, but I'm thinking about going next year and enter him in obedience and agility.

Those benched shows make for a very long day. I know people that hire other people to sit with their dogs so they don't have to hang out all day.

Chicagocanine · 02-18-2010, 03:03 PM

Traffic is only bad if you go during the "peak" times (like in the morning when it first starts). As far as parking, they have a huge lot and overflow, and a trolley if you are parked too far to walk.

I will be going, probably on Sunday.

BlackPuppy · 02-26-2010, 02:22 PM

If you are not familiar with Chicago traffic and live someplace else, traffic in Chicago is always terrible! LOL! I lived in Chicago for 40 years and the traffic drove me away. I moved to Seattle and they complained about their measly traffic problems. Ha! They don't know what bad traffic is!

I loved getting around Chicago in the summer on my bicycle. And if the traffic wasn't so bad, I'd think about driving up there for those shows.

Chicagocanine · 02-26-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackPuppy

I loved getting around Chicago in the summer on my bicycle. And if the traffic wasn't so bad, I'd think about driving up there for those shows.

You know, the Pet Expo in March isn't actually IN Chicago (it's in Arlington Heights) so traffic is not as bad...

Info: www.petchicago.com

BlackPuppy · 02-27-2010, 05:51 PM

That is true. I went to high school in Arlington Heights. Not Arlington HS, but John Hersey HS.

02-09-2010, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	Chicago: IKC Dog Show Feb. 26-28, benched AKC show The IKC Cluster of Dog Shows is coming up in a few weeks! The IKC Show is one of the few benched AKC dog shows remaining-- in fact I've read that it is one of only three benched shows, one of the others being Westminster. The cluster of shows is held at McCormick Place Chicago Feb. 26-28th. Friday the 26th is Blackhawk Kennel Club show which is not benched, and Saturday and Sunday are the IKC dog show. In addition to conformation, agility and obedience competitions there are demos including Purina's Performance Team, SAR, Drill team, working dogs; and of course tons of vendors and informational booths. Hours and admission info can be found here: http://www.ikcdogshow.com/ __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

02-09-2010, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: Chicago: IKC Dog Show Feb. 26-28, benched AKC show Balto's brother (littermate) is showing there in obedience.

02-09-2010, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,447	Re: Chicago: IKC Dog Show Feb. 26-28, benched AKC show Wow, Chicago is rockin'!! And the specialty Triangle is Feb 20 and 21 at For Your Canines. __________________ Carla and The Pack

02-18-2010, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Anyone going next weekend? __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

02-18-2010, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	I've heard that it's a fun show especially if you are competing in more than one thing, but I hear that the parking and traffic is terrible. My dog isn't quite ready to compete in utility, but I'm thinking about going next year and enter him in obedience and agility. Those benched shows make for a very long day. I know people that hire other people to sit with their dogs so they don't have to hang out all day. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-18-2010, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	Traffic is only bad if you go during the "peak" times (like in the morning when it first starts). As far as parking, they have a huge lot and overflow, and a trolley if you are parked too far to walk. I will be going, probably on Sunday. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

02-26-2010, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	If you are not familiar with Chicago traffic and live someplace else, traffic in Chicago is always terrible! LOL! I lived in Chicago for 40 years and the traffic drove me away. I moved to Seattle and they complained about their measly traffic problems. Ha! They don't know what bad traffic is! I loved getting around Chicago in the summer on my bicycle. And if the traffic wasn't so bad, I'd think about driving up there for those shows.

02-27-2010, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	That is true. I went to high school in Arlington Heights. Not Arlington HS, but John Hersey HS.

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