Green Mountain Dog Club

The four-day Vermont Scenic Circuit dog shows will be closed to the public in 2021 due to Covid.

The shows will take place at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds from July 15 through 18 under the American Kennel Club’s “Show and Go” protocol. Under these rules, only exhibitors will be allowed on the grounds. Masks and social distancing will be required, and there will be no grooming or crating areas in the buildings or under the tent.

The four shows were canceled last year due to the pandemic.

The Woodstock Dog Club shows will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 15 and 16. The Green Mountain Dog Club hosts its two shows on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18. There will be conformation competition in each breed leading up to Best in Show every day, along with junior showmanship, obedience and rally, Beginner Puppy classes, and National Owner Handler Series. However, the PeeWee handling competition for children 5 to 9 years old will not be offered.

Entries close for most classes on June 2O. (Exhibitors may download a premium list at Infodog.com).

The four days of shows attract about 1000 entries and over 100 breeds. With exhibitors coming from over 35 states and Canada, a long weekend of dog shows can bring in over $450,000 to the area.

The Green Mountain Dog Club is a nonprofit organization serving the Central Vermont area. In addition to putting on its annual dog shows, GMDC holds activities to promote responsible dog ownership and dog sports, including match shows, obedience and handling classes, and educational programs. Many members and their canine partners show in conformation, but others are primarily interested in agility, rally, and other events. Membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month via Zoom, and guests are always welcome. Caulder Ripley of Duxbury is the president of GMDC. Caulder bred and showed

Siberian Huskies for many years. Darin Gillies of Barre is this year’s show chairman.

For more information on the Green

Mountain Dog Club, the show in July, or other events, call Mary at 479-9843 or visit www.facebook.com/greenmountaindogclub or www.greenmountaindogclub.org UNDER AKC’S COVID RULES, THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.