Dog shows set Aug. 4-7 at Canfield Fairgrounds

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CANFIELD

The Steel Valley Cluster will host four American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows at the Canfield Fairgrounds Thursday through Aug. 7.

Judging begins at 8 a.m. and best-in-show judging concludes between 5 to 6 p.m. each day. Entrance fee is $5 per vehicle.

The cluster consists of Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Beaver County Kennel Club, Columbiana County Kennel Club and Fort Steuben Kennel Association.

Judging for all AKC breeds and Junior Showmanship for 10- to 18-year-olds will be featured each day, as well as many specialty (one breed) shows and supported entries.

There also will be a NADD Dock Diving competition each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While conformation dog shows are limited to pre-entered AKC registered dogs, diving is open to all dogs that can swim. There is a $15 fee.

More than 40 dog-product vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide array of dog equipment, dog art, crafts and more.

For information, including judges, hotels, golf cart rentals, RV reservations and judging schedules, visit www.steelvalleycluster.org.

Further information is also available at www.infodog.com, and dock-diving information can be found at www.northamericadivingdogs.com.