Grand River Kennel Club | Past To Present

From Past To Present

Founded in 1950 on the shores of Lake Erie, Ohio, The Grand River Kennel Club has been proudly hosting the Regatta Classic Dog Show for over 70 years. In honour of our prestigous heritage we are delighted to share our story though photographs from past to present.

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2024 Regatta Classic Dog Show

July 11th - 14th, 2024

We are excited to be gearing up for the 2024 Regatta Classic Dog Show. Please keep checking back for show information as we will be posting updates as they become available.

Any changes due to COVID-19 will be published officially here on our website.

Club Meetings

We Welcome Any Guests To Join Our Club!!!!

Our meetings are usually on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. No meetings in December, January or August.

If you wish to attend please Email Us to confirm Date, Time and Location.

A Prestigious History

The Grand River Kennel Club was founded in 1950 as a non-profit organization and became incorporated in 1950.

Grand River Kennel Club is dedicated to the advancement and welfare of purebred dogs and we are recognized member club of the American Kennel Club. Grand River Kennel Club is dedicated to providing ongoing education and information to the public about dogs. Our club offers two shows every year, both in July as part of the Regatta Classic held in Madison, Ohio. Our original founders date back to 1950 Harry Knapp, Bob Mells and Norman J. Orford.

2024 Regatta Classic Dog Show Proudly Sponsored By:

Ashtabula Kennel Club

Grand River Kennel Club

Cuyahoga Valley Hound Association

Specialty Shows

Huron Valley Saluki Club - Saturday

American Whippet Club, Inc. Midwest Regional Specialty - Friday

Supported Entries

Cuyahoga Valley Golden Retriever Club - Each Day

American Azawakh Association - Saturday & Sunday

American Bloodhound Club - Each Day

Huron Valley Saluki Club - Friday & Saturday

Scottish Deerhound Club Of America, Inc. - Saturday

American Whippet Club, Inc. - Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

Western Reserve Poodle Club - Each Day

Concurrent Specialties

Huron Valley Saluki Club - Saturday

Western Reserve Poodle Club - Saturday