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The Delaware County Kennel Club is an organization of purebred dog fanciers involved in various activities, such as:
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Advancing the study, breeding, exhibiting, and care of purebred dogs through public service and education
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Promoting and protecting AKC breeds and AKC dog activities in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas by working with legislators and local community leaders as a resource on dog-related issues
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Participating in community activities to help educate the general public on all aspects of responsible dog ownership and the sport of purebred dogs
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Hosting annual sanctioned events and competitions that welcome AKC breeds
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About Delaware County Kennel Club:
Delaware County Kennel Club has a calendar full of events, including the March AKC Dog Show and Obedience Trial, AKC Agility Trials in February, March and November, a September Match Show, show handling classes open to the public, and club meetings to which the public is invited and which often feature educational programs. Club members are also involved with Therapy visits with their dogs at local Nursing Homes and Hospitals.
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In Rememberence:
The members of the Delaware County Kennel Club were sadden to learn of the death of their President Bill Barcus on July 12, 2010. Bill had been sick for some time and gallantly fought his battle with cancer until the very end. Bill was Vice President of the club from 1996-2001, and President from 2002-present. Bill’s energy and enthusiasm as our president could be seen in the club’s many accomplishments. He led the club during the period in which we went from a small 1 day show in September to a prime cluster weekend (with Terry Nuss), the Celtic Classic, in March. Our club has lost a good friend, a strong leader and a hard worker; the animal world has lost a true champion.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barcus family.
Bill Barcus (left), President of DCKC, at the Kimberton Fair Grounds for the presentation of bullet-proof vests to the Sheriff’s Dept Deputy Bob Adams and K-9 Court. (Other recipients that day included: Upper Chichester Officer Jason Yalitchko and K-9 Diego; Donation to club member Linda Murphy and K-9 Danny who belong to a Search and Rescue Team.)
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Community:
The Delaware County Kennel Club is very community oriented. We have donated first aid kits to the PA State Police, armored vests to local police departments for their K-9 companions, oxygen masks to local fire and rescue departments to be used on animals suffering from smoke inhalation, and money to our local SPCA for use in caring for rescued animals. In March 2009 we proudly presented our 15th bullet proof vest to Officer Jax during a presentation at the Celtic Classic. Below is a presentation in May 2009 of 13 First Aide kits to officers of various departments in Delaware County.
Recently in the news:
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On March 17, 2008 the AKC awarded the Delaware County Kennel Club the Community Achievement Award for our community activities.
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The Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs named the Delaware County Kennel Club as the "Outstanding Club of the Year for 2005" because of our community activities.
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