Dog Show Coming Up This Weekend In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Sussex Hills Kennel Club and the Schooley Mountain Kennel Club are hosting their annual All-Breed Dog Show this weekend and Morristown, and it should be fun for the whole family.

The dog show takes place Sept. 2 and 3 at the Mennen Sports Arena from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per adult and $2.50 per child.

Here's what you can expect at the dog show:

• Young owner-handlers compete against their peers in the Junior Showmanship Competition.
• Owner handlers compete in a special series called the National Owner Handled Series. These exhibitors are striving for a spot in the finals at the AKCNational Championship presented by Royal Canin in December (Sunday only)
• Meet and greet a variety of different dog breeds. Visitors can learn about responsible dog ownership and speak with breeders, owners and handlers.
• See puppies getting started in the sport in the AKC Sanctioned 4 and under 6 Months Puppy Competition.

Non-competing dogs are not welcome at the show.

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