Moore County Kennel Club held its AKC-sanctioned dog show at the Pinehurst Harness Track Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14.

Jane Forsyth, show chair, reported a fantastic turnout with top judges, well-known handlers, spectacular show dogs and the general public. The grounds were filled with first-time show goers, experienced dog people and vendors of all kinds.

"Putting on a successful show takes hard work and months of planning by the club members, and MCKC is good at doing just that," says Nona Burrell, who handles publicity for the event.

In addition to the breed show, and the obedience and rally trials, both microchip and rabies clinics were held.

"The microchip clinic was a huge success, thanks to Dr. Ann Turner, who pitched in at the last minute, and Dr. Melissa Israel, who did double duty both days," says Burrell. "Central Carolina Community College Vet Tech students assisted the vets. The club is grateful to Dr. Dana Vamvakias and Debbie Adoree, V.T., who were onsite when the other vets were not manning the clinic. Local people like this make it possible to have successful shows and clinics."

The Marines of Camp Lejeune and their Military Working Dogs presented a special program. Delighting the crowd, these hard-working teams demonstrated just some of the many duties of an average MWD. The MCKC provides special equipment and supplies to the MWD of Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg, and members are grateful for these soldiers and Marines and their dogs.

During the shows the club held a raffle for a quilt with a dog motif. The Sandhills Quilters Guild donated the quilt to the club.

"We thank the ladies of the quilting group, especially Mary Williams, who worked on and supervised the quilt project," says Burrell.

The proceeds from the raffle went toward future items to be given to the MWD.

Saturday's Winners

- Sporting Group -- English Setter, Ch Editions Radioactive

- Hound Group -- Basenji, Ch Klassic's Ms Mata Hauri JC

- Working Group -- Alaskan Malamute, Ch Wild Wind's Best Addition

- Terrier Group -- Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Perrisblu Paris

- Toy Group -- Brussels Griffon, Ch Cilleine Masquerade

- Non-Sporting Group -- Standard Poodle, Ch Anastasia Da Maya

- Herding Group -- Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Ch Triple H Mid Knight Rumble

- Best in Show -- Brussels Griffon Ch Cilleine Masquerade

- Best Puppy In Show -- Border Collie, Sporting Field's Be Noble from the 9 to 12 month puppy group

- Junior Showmanship winner from Open Intermediate -- Jr. Handler Jessica Sheaves, with her Labrador Retriever, Shadrack Deerlick Coss.

- Obedience Ring -- High In Trial winner from Novice A, a German Shepherd Dog, Grey Pines' Rommel, taken through his paces by owner/handler Edith L. Chestnut. The dog also won a Special Award from Novice Class A .

Sunday's Winners

- Sporting Group -- A.S.C.O.B. Cocker Spaniel, Ch Lydgate Rise N' Shine

- Hound Group -- Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Adili's American Idol

- Working Group -- Akita, Ch Cside Simply Irrestibl RC

- Terrier Group -- Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Perrisblu Paris

- Toy Group -- Brussels Griffon, Ch Cilleine Masquerade

- Non-Sporting Group -- Chinese Shar-Pei, Ch Sundried's Wrinkled One So True

- Herding Group -- Pulik, Ch Cordmaker Field Of Dreams

- Best in Show -- Brussels Griffon, Ch. Cilleine Masquerade

- Best Puppy in Show -- Pomeranian Aphrodites Topo Gigio

- Junior Showmanship from Open Senior -- Jr. Handler Margaret Kneifel with Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Ch. McLea's Fullmoon Peregrin Took

- Obedience Ring -- High In Trial winner from Novice A, a German Shepherd Dog, Grey Pines' Rommel, taken through his paces by owner/handler Edith L. Chestnut. The dog also won a Special Award from Novice Class A

"We are proud of the shows and the members and judges who worked so hard," says Janet Dalton, assistant show chair.

The club will host agility trials Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at Corgi Hill Farm, an outdoor site near Carthage. Those who are interested in participating in any way should contact Lisa Lynn at 947-1748.