Samoyed Club of America

Samoyed Club of America

Promoting the well being and future of the Samoyed breed.

The official AKC breed club for the Samoyed since 1923.

Regional Clubs

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NorthEast Clubs

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York

MINUTEMAN SAMOYED CLUB, Inc

President: Diana Walther
Vice President: Courtney Adams Bouthiller
Treasurer: Eliza Wong
Secretary: Saskia Zezima
Board Members: Denise Galante, Patty Richards, Tina Leininger, Lori Perry, Pete Zezima

Coverage Area: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York
Website URL: www.minutemansamoyedclub.com
Facebook: MinutemanSamoyedClub
Newsletter: Minuteman Samoyed Club Bulletin
Club Liaison: Peggy Gaffney, 203-272-8548, gaffney@kanineknits.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Annual specialty held in conjunction with the Thanksgiving Cluster in West Springfield, Massachusetts – November
Club Activities:  Annual Club dinner/awards

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Mid-Atlantic Clubs

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

ANTIETAM CREEK SAMOYED CLUB

President: Judy Kovitch
Vice President: Kathy Ronald
Treasurer: Neal Henderson
Secretary: Tina Leininger
Board Members: Bob Leininger, Kim Michael, Heather Shannon

Coverage Area: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia
Website: None
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Neal Henderson, 717-945-8226, whitestonesams11@gmail.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Two Annual Specialties, held on the Saturday and Sunday of the Celtic Classic Dog Shows at the York Exposition Center in York, Pennsylvania. These are in conjunction with the Delaware County Kennel Club.
Club Activities: Pack Hikes, Annual Picnic, Holiday Dinner and Awards, mentoring at specialties, Silent Auctions

GARDEN STATE SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: In formation process, to cover New Jersey area
Contact: Deborah DeFonzo, (908) 342-4479, atomicdebbie7@gmail.com

POTOMAC VALLEY SAMOYED CLUB

President: Janice Lynch
Vice President: Richard Berry
Treasurer: Michael Fernandez
Recording Secretary: Barbara Agregaard
Corresponding Secretary: Christopher Featherston
Board Members: Anne MacArthur, Lisa Marino, Barbara Bickham

Coverage Area: Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
Website: www.potomacvalleysams.com
Facebook: (Friends of) Potomac Valley Samoyed Club
Newsletter: “Woos and News,” published quarterly, currently searching for a new editor. Announcements also made via email, Facebook site, and MeetUp site (Friends of) Potomac Valley Samoyed Club
Club Liaison: Tamara Somerville tamgidg@comcast.net
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back Designated Specialties and Sweepstakes, as part of the all-breed shows offered by the Kennel Club of Anne Arundel at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Frederick, Maryland.  PVSC also holds two supported entries in Virginia.
Club Meetings: Minimum of four times annually, held in Virginia and Maryland
Club Activities: Group walks, pack hike, bikejoring/scootering clinic, sheep herding, CABT events, Fast CATs, two weekends of W3PO weight pulls, Fiber Arts Group, Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day parades in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, “Dog Daze” picnic, Canine First Aid and CPR training, participation in “Pups in the Park” at Washington Nationals baseball game, grooming and handling clinics, Octoberfest Pumpkin Picking and Winery visit, Holiday Party and auction, “Flash Mob” of Samoyeds at the Capitol Christmas tree with a walk to the Washington Monument, Canine Good Citizenship testing, Trick Dog testing, AKC Temperament testing, Farm Dog testing

GREATER PITTSBURGH SAMOYED CLUB, INC.

President: Susan Chapin
Vice President: Currently vacant
Treasurer: Ross Chapin
Secretary: Roberta Cutshall
Board Members: Pam Lewis, Joan Rea

Coverage Area: Western Pennsylvania
Website: None
Newsletter: Smiles
Club Liaison: Susan Chapin, 724-794-5942, swimfinn@zoominternet.net
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Designated specialties are currently in the process of being changed to different dates and a different venue.  Updates will be posted once the process is complete.
Club Meetings: Every other month, at various venues to be determined
Club Activities: Lure coursing, specialties, 2 Fast CATs on Memorial Day weekend, pack hikes, “meet the breed” events, and social gatherings

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SouthEast Clubs

Alabama, The Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi

SAMOYED FANCIERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Inc

President: Wesley Channell
Vice President: Jeanne St John
Treasurer: Deborah Mallory
Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Larsen
Recording Secretary: Karen Coley
Board Members: John Arnold, Setephanie Sagan, Roger Gabbey

Coverage Area: Florida
Website: www.floridasamoyeds.org
Newsletter: “SamSun” (Quarterly)
Club Liaison: Amber Mickler, 904-662-5703, amickler22@gmail.com 
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Specialty show in Brooksville, Florida
Club Meetings: Six meetings per year
Club Activities: Parades, “Meet the Breeds” events, conformation shows, herding, “Fun Days,” and specialty shows

METROPOLITAN ATLANTA SAMOYED CLUB

President: Velvet Simmons
Vice President: Ginger Aldrich
Treasurer: Michael Stevens
Secretary: Sonya Thompson
Board Members: Willie Adams, Kathy Bube, Carol Hjort, Maureen Powers

Coverage Area: Southeastern United States
Website: www.atlantasamoyedclub.com
Newsletter: The Dog for All Seasons
Club Liaison: Diane Smith smithdmmc@hotmail.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Two spring specialties with the Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry, Georgia in April. Summer specialty in July, with the Carolina Foothills Dog Show Cluster in Greenville, South Carolina.
Club Meetings: Throughout the year at various locations and show sites, to accommodate all our members
Club Activities: Seminars, mentoring at specialties, annual meeting with cookout, supported entries, AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day, Samoyed rescue, and pack hikes

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Ohio Valley Clubs

Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio

BUCKEYE SAMOYED CLUB

President: Terri (Gold) Sigulinsky
Vice President: Coleen Baer
Treasurer: Peggy Baluch
Secretary: Andy Vance
Board Members: Tracy Piasecki, Noel Ramsey, Shannon Herbert, Diane Garcia

Coverage Area: Ohio
Website: www.buckeyesamoyedclub.com
Club Liaisons: Gates Anastasia Domeier, gates.anastasia@gmail.com; 
Andy Vance, (614) 914-8735, andy.vance@mac.com
Terri (Gold) Sigulinsky, (614) 560-3835, snowbrightsamoyeds@gmail.com 
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: The club hosts four specialties each year. Our summer specialty includes back-to- back Designated Specialties, which are held in June along with McKinley Kennel Club in Canton, Ohio.  Our fall specialty is held in November, with back-to-back Designated Specialties at the Mid-Ohio Cluster in Columbus, Ohio
Club Meetings: Meetings are held bi-monthly, either at shows or a chosen site, or via Zoom
Club Activities: Samoyed rescue, therapy work, Meet the Breeds events, fundraisers for rescue, puppy evaluations and socializations, judges’ education, other educational events, Fast CATs

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Great Lakes Clubs

Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

GREATER MILWAUKEE SAMOYED FANCIERS

President: Rob Barkhaus
Vice President: Karin Nyhuis
Treasurer: Pat Backhaus
Secretary: Diane Keller
Board Members: Laura England, Luann Glielmi, Eve Rittberg, Jeanne Nonhof, Julie Ocepek

Coverage Area: Wisconsin
Website: GreaterMilwaukeeSamoyedFanciers
Newsletter: Howls N Growls, edited by Luann Glielmi
Club Liaison: Luann Glielmi
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Held in June, in conjunction with the Kettle Moraine Kennel Club show.  GMSF holds both a Concurrent Specialty and a Designated Specialty each day.  The shows are held at the Washington County Fair and Convention Center.
Club Meetings: Monthly; may be held in conjunction with local dog shows, at the homes of members, or at restaurants in the Greater Milwaukee area
Club Activities: Fast CAT (Labor Day weekend), Christmas parties, potluck dinners, barn hunt, and other social gatherings

SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF METRO DETROIT

President: Lori Chapek-Carleton
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Gina Cashen
Secretary: Mary Hancock
Board Members: Sue Wade, Tracy Piasecki, and Gisela Hamlin

Coverage Area: Michigan with a few members from surrounding states and Canada (we welcome all!)
Website: SAMD.info
Newsletter: S.A.M.D. Bulletin (currently searching for an editor)
Club Liaison: Lori Chapek-Carleton, xamoyedx@aol.com
AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Rotating, at dog shows and elsewhere
Club Activities: Herding and grooming seminars, pack hikes, “Meet The Breeds” events, supported entries at Detroit Kennel Club and other shows, fun matches

SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL

President: Karen Reynold
Vice President: Mishele Katzman
Treasurer: Lizzie Katzman
Secretary: Kristina Knutson
Board Members: Deb Korluka, Lynne Sparks, Leny Wendel

Coverage Area: Minnesota
Website: www.samsmn.org
Newsletter: Samoyed Association Of Minneapolis – St. Paul Club Newsletter
Club Liaison: Leny Wendel, 651-653-0032, leny_wendel@msn.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: August 21 and 22 at Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Club Meetings: General member meetings held on the third Thursday of all odd months; Board meetings held on the second Thursday of the even months
Club Activities: Annual 2-day specialty show, wellness clinic, holiday party & auction, annual picnic/pack hike, sledding, carting, herding clinic, Therapy Dog testing, Child/Dog/Book Reading Program, camping & pack hikes, agility clinic, school presentations, weight pull clinics & events, “Meet the Breed” events

SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MADISON WI, INC

President: Julie Hall
Vice President: Chris Lieber
Treasurer: Cathy Trojan
Secretary: Kathy Carr
Board Members: Annette Stock, Al Greene, Diana Greene

Coverage Area: Southern and Central Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
Website: None
Newsletter: SAMIBUZZ (monthly)
Club Liaison: Cathy Trojan, 608-254-8620, mithrilblue@aol.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: SAMI is part of the Renaissance Cluster (Dubuque and Wisconsin Kennel Clubs). Shows are held the last weekend in February
Club Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 7pm, via ZOOM, except for special event dates.
Club Activities: June – Fun Day and Picnic at the Lake (Julie Hall’s home on Lake Wisconsin), July – Hike with Dogs at Durward’s Glen, August – Annual Fun Match and Picnic at Wisconsin Experimental Farms in Arlington, Wisconsin, Nature Walk in the Wisconsin Dells in the fall, booth at the Badger KC Dog Fair in November, walk in the Baraboo Holiday Parade late November, Christmas Party in December.  Additional activities added as ideas and time permit.

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MidWest Clubs

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

HEART OF AMERICA SAMOYED CLUB

President: Vickie Nolte
Vice President: Jazmine Light
Treasurer: Claire Ranieri
Secretary: Marta DeMerath
Board Members: Paul DeMerath, Cindy Hill, Cheryl Lundin

Coverage Area: Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas
Website: hoasc.org
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Marta DeMerath icebowlsamoyeds@att.net
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Concurrent and designated specialties held in early March, in conjunction with the Heart of America Cluster of Shows (superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows)
Club Meetings: Quarterly
Club Activities: Annual specialties, casual get-togethers

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS SAMOYED CLUB

President: Jeff Pech
Vice President: Sharon Monahan
Treasurer: Debbie Pech
Secretary: None
Board Members: Sally Marshall, Sue Schultz, Julie Stenger, Lisa Heatherly, John Hellman, Lisa Hellmann

Coverage Area: Greater St. Louis Metro area
Website: None
Club Liaison: Jeff Pech jeffpech@yahoo.com
AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Two meetings per year, email updates each month. Officers and Board members meet annually.
Club Activities: Flash Mob get-togethers, parades, pack-hikes, carting, annual BBQ picnic.

SAMOYED CLUB OF IOWA

President: Jodene Areges
Vice President: Paula Exline
Treasurer: Kimberly Pegg-Zeleznik
Secretary: Janet Crowther-Jensen
Board Members: Jim Areges, Steve Exline, Katie Heidt

Coverage Area: Iowa
Website: www.samoyedclubofiowa.com
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Janet Crowther-Jensen sundog.1989@gmail.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back specialties in conjunction with the Des Moines Kennel Club Dog Show Cluster and combined specialties, held in early September at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Club Meetings: Once a month, usually at Seelah Kennel in Adel, Iowa or at dog show sites and restaurants
Club Activities: Pack hikes, picnics, needle felting with Samoyed fur, health clinics, annual Christmas party, responsible dog ownership day, dining out, TDI testing, various fundraisers, demonstrations, and “Meet the Breed” events

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South Central Clubs

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma

GREATER FORT WORTH SAMOYED CLUB

President: Tom Maurer
Vice President: Robert Chaffin
Treasurer: Lance Rankin
Secretary: Amy Rankin
Board Members: Toni Maurer, Terri Galle, Ginger Beck Erdman, Katie Stephens

Coverage Area: Greater Fort Worth, Texas area
Website: Facebook Group – Greater Fort Worth Samoyed Club
Newsletter: Sammy Says, Published Bi-monthly via e-mail
Club Liaison: Lance Rankin, 817-597-5512, xnosamoyeds@outlook.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Bi-monthly, Location Varies
Club Activities: Fun Matches, Meet the Breed, Seminars, Trail Hikes

SAMOYED CLUB OF HOUSTON

President: Tammy Rinaldi
Vice President: Archie Peil
Treasurer: Beth Peil Riley
Secretary: Melissa Winslow-Sorley
Board Members: Pam Barbe, Melissa Winslow-Sorley

Coverage Area: Harris and surrounding counties in Texas
Website: None
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Beverly Hulmes bhulmes@comcast.net
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: July Specialty – in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows
Club Meetings: The club meets on the third Thursday in the months of January, February, May, June, September, and October at 7:30 pm at the Spring Branch Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, Texas 77055, Phone:  713-932-9573
Club Activities: The club has representatives on the Samoyed Club of America Board of Governors, Samoyed Club of America committees, and the Houston Kennel Club. We support the SCA’s health research foundation, SCARF. We host an annual summer party to support camaraderie between Samoyed exhibitors and the mentoring of new Samoyed owners, and we actively participate in “Meet the Breed” educational seminars.

SAMOYED CLUB OF AUSTIN, INC.

President: Diane Dotson
Vice President: Tim Dubois
Treasurer: Anne Kikukawa
Secretary: Erin Thompson
Board Members: Danette Ray, Karen Brooks-Hodges, C. Reed Lewis

Coverage Area: Central/South Texas
Website: www.samoyedclubofaustin.org
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: C. Danette Ray raydan1@live.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Two specialties in March in Kerrville, Texas, in conjunction with a 4-day cluster
Club Meetings: As scheduled, in varying locations
Club Activities: Club members host local activities, serve on Samoyed Club of America committees, and have experience on the Samoyed Club of America Board of Governors.

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Big Sky Clubs

The Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming

See the SouthWest, MidWest, or Pacific NorthWest.

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SouthWest Clubs

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah

SAMOYED CLUB OF CENTRAL ARIZONA

President: Diana Thomas
Vice President: Connie Rudd
Secretary: Amy Casillas
Treasurer: Michael Kucharo
Board Members: None

Coverage Area: Primarily Central Arizona, but covering the entire state with remote memberships
Website: www.arizonasamoyed.org
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Alina Ramsey Wright,  SCCA@arizonasamoyed.org;  Diana Thomas dthomas@msfcap.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Annual fall Concurrent Specialty, held in November on a Saturday, in conjunction with the Canyons Cluster All-Breed shows in Tucson, Arizona. Annual winter Independent Specialty, held in January on a Friday, in conjunction with Kachina Kennel Club Specialty Day in Surprise, Arizona.
Club Meetings: The club meets at a minimum of every three months via Zoom, as a convenience so that members outside of the Metro Phoenix area can attend and participate.  An in-person meeting is held annually, in conjunction with one of the specialty show hospitality events.

DENVER SAMOYED ASSOCIATION

President: Martha Lageschulte
Vice President: Terry Walb
Treasurer: Pam Buhl
Corresponding Secretary: Tammie Linnert
Recording Secretary: Lorrie McAllister
Board Members: Julie Morris, Donna Dannen, Linda Kitzman, Rodney Martin

Coverage Area: Denver Metro area and Front Range
Website: www.denversamoyed.org
Newsletter: Sam O Gram
Club Liaison: Donna Dannen donnadannen@me.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-Back Independent Specialties, held the Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving, at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colorado
Club Meetings: Third Monday of every month; location Natural Grocers
Club Activities: All-Breed agility trial, Summer Social, Rescue Resource, Fast CATs, public education events, Holiday awards party, dinner/movie nights

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Pacific NorthWest Clubs

Oregon, Washington

WILLAMETTE VALLEY SAMOYED FANCIERS, Inc

President: Joee Dauer
Vice President: Karen Rochat
Treasurer: Heather Jespersen
Secretary: Jordanne Smith
Board Members: Mike Brice, Laura Brice, Sheri Hudson

Coverage Area: Oregon, Southwest Washington
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Joee Dauer,  ritamaeday17@gmail.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Four specialty shows, held at Medicine Creek Winery.  Change of venue is currently in the works, with the shows most likely being held during June
Club Meetings: Schedule is set at the beginning of our club year, in January
Club Activities: Herding Day, Agility Day, Beach Trip, Hiking, Eye Clinic in Chehalis during September, Annual Meeting in November, Christmas Party with Gift Stealing

INLAND NORTHWEST SAMOYED FANCIERS

President: Sandy Nelson
Vice President: Hollie Eller
Treasurer: Cindy Hopkins
Secretary: Tami Lynch
Board Members: Barbara Campbell, Judie Lucas, and Tina Grant

Coverage Area: Idaho, Montana, and Eastern Washington, Oregon
Newsletter: Sammy Chatter
Club Liaison Info: Tami Lynch firecld@castles.com, 707-494-1585
AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Times and locations are variable
Club Activities: Annual Xmas party and gift exchange; supported entries; Fun match; looking into herding/sledding activities

SAMOYED CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE

President: Amber Jarrett
Vice President: Billy Wellen
Secretary: Cheri Hollenback
Treasurer: Darlene Rautio
Board Members: Kathy Thomas, Karen Kilen, Dori Ayala

Coverage Area: Greater Puget Sound region of Washington State
Website: None
Newsletter: WooWoo Review
Club Liaison: Amber Jarrett amber@jarrettnw.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Annual specialties in August, in conjunction with the Olympic Kennel Club and Mount Rainier Working Dog Club shows, held in Enumclaw, Washington
Club Meetings: Monthly
Club Activities: Samoyed meet-ups, scootering, pack hikes, snow outings in the Cascade Mountains, educational seminars, agility trials in June and November, active support of Northwest Samoyed Rescue

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West Coast Clubs

California, Nevada

BARBARY COAST SAMOYED CLUB, INC.

President: Tamiko Lynch
Vice President: Jan Young
Treasurer: Desta Bechtol
Secretary: Cindy Hopkins
Board Members: Tomi Speed, Caitlin Arita, Marta Fearing, Lynda Tusoni

Coverage Area: Greater Sacramento Area
Website URL: www.barbarycoastsamoyeds.com
Newsletter: The Swashbuckler, published quarterly via email
Club Liaison: Kathleen Augello, Augellosams@gmail.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back specialties at Yuba City Fairgrounds on the same day in early May, followed by Two Cities Kennel Club show in Yuba City, California
Club Meetings: Six times a year in the Greater Sacramento Area
Club Activities: Herding, Agility, Pack Hikes, Mushing, Lure Coursing, Rally, Snow Day, CGC Testing, Holiday Party, Annual Meeting/Potluck and Fun Day

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAMOYED FANCIERS, INC.

President: Joan Luna
Vice President: Clu Carradine
Treasurer: Eric Liebes
Secretary: Denise Newell
Board Members: Connie Rudd, Susan Fewlass, Jim Cheskawich

Coverage Area: Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Website: None
Club Liaison: Clu Carradine, 805-698-0319, AltaSamz1@yahoo.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: In June, as part of the Woofstock Cluster in Vallejo, California

SAMOYED CLUB OF LOS ANGELES

President: Heather Stevenson
Vice President: Teena Uyeno
Secretary: Tabitha Teutsch
Board Members: Jane Stevenson, Marie Griffith, and Kathy Regan

Coverage Area: Greater Los Angeles area
Website: None
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison: Heather Stevenson, heather@oakbrooksamoyeds.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info:  First Friday in January in Indio, California
Club Meetings: Rotating, at dog shows and agility trials
Club Activities: Agility, Wine & Cheese Gathering after the SCSD Specialty

SAMOYED CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

President: Kathi Horton
Vice President: Ellen Covello
Treasurer: Chris Higley
Secretary: Liz Summa
Board Members: Kathi Horton, Liz Summa, Chris Higley

Coverage Area: San Diego, California area
Club Liaison: Elizabeth Summa, 509-627-9550, info@polarstarsamoyeds.com
AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: First week in January, in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs, and followed by an all-breed show Club of Palm Springs
Club Activities: Wine & Cheese Gathering after the SCSD Specialty

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Alaska Clubs

See the Pacific Northwest.

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Hawaii Clubs

See West Coast.

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International Clubs

For information concerning International Clubs please contact the Foreign Liaison, Frank Lo, franklo99@hotmail.com

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