More than 1,300 canines in 197 breeds will compete for American Kennel Club (AKC) awards at the 2024 Land O'Lakes Kennel Club annual Dog Show, being held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. BARKUTERIE Box will be there in the Ringside Marketplace with plenty of boxes to take home to your pups, who we know are all champions in your eyes.
Come see all of the breeds compete in a variety of classes each day, plus take part in one of these fun events:
Puppy Party
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, owners of new puppies ages 4-6 months old are invited by AKC to enter a fun, interactive mock dog show geared strictly for puppies.
Meet the Breeds
Experts with a variety of breeds will be available on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with experts on certain dog breeds and meet the breeds up close to learn more.
Midwest Regional Junior Showmanship Competition
On Saturday, the future of the dog world will compete in a junior handling competition that recognizes young handlers from the entire Midwest area.
Partners in Performance
On Saturday and Sunday, several non-profit organizations and individuals will hold presentations covering a diverse range of topics including Assistance Dogs, Detection, Guide Dogs, Therapeutic Dogs, and much more.
Interested in watching certain breeds compete? Check out the full show schedule!
Note: this is a ticked event