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Wisconsin Chow Chow Club

Vicki DeGruy, Secretary & Show Chair

We'd like to welcome our newest members Judy after the Chow judging on Saturday. Please do
Corbett and Diane & Jay Venenga! plan to come and socialize with us! There'll be
Chow items for sale as well.
At this writing, we are still awaiting AKC approval
for our specialty shows that will be designated There'll be golf cart rentals, an outdoor warm
classes at the Kettle Moraine KC's all breed shows water bathing station with products provided
June 29 & 30, 2024 at the Washington County Fair by Isle Of Dogs. There's a Pee Wee class, NOHS
Park in West Bend, Wisconsin. Don't know why both days, Best Bred By on Saturday, 4-6 month
AKC is taking so long but it seems that working Beginner Puppies, Dock Diving, and FAST CAT!
with them on paperwork is always the hardest
part of planning our show. Judges have not yet Superintendent is Onofrio (https://www.onofrio.
been assigned but we hope to have a breeder judge com), entries close June 12, 2024. Entry fee is $32;
for one of the shows this year! $25 for puppy, bred-by exhibitor, and veterans
classes. Chow Open classes will be divided by
This is a very nice air conditioned show site one color and coat.
half hour north of Milwaukee with a separate
air conditioned building for obedience and rally Disclaimer: All this information is coming from
and a large RV area with hook ups. RV spaces the first version of the premium list so may be
are $45/night including water & electric; hook subject to change. Keep an eye on our Facebook
ups available for 50, 30, or 20 amp service. page https://www.facebook.com/WisChowClub
Dump stations and showers are available onsite. and the Facebook group Majors In Chows for
Reservation deadline is June 14. (there'll be a $10 updates.
fee assessed if you pay at the gate) Send your Questions? Contact show chair Vicki DeGruy at
reservation with checks payable to Kettle Moraine vicki@thunderhillchows.com, 608-346-0844.
Kennel Club to Robin Barkhaus, 511 Emerald
Lane, Hartford WI. If you would like to park See you at the National in April!
near someone else, please send your reservations
together. Include your email address as that's
where your confirmation will be sent.
Questions, email wonderboy3044@yahoo.com or
call Robin at 414-704-2404.

Chows will have a reserved grooming area near
ringside graciously provided by the kennel club
and we may buy some extra space as well. If you'd
like to purchase your own reserved grooming
spot, an 8x8 space will be $40 for the weekend.
Checks should be made out to Kettle Moraine
Kennel Club and sent to Tammy Szabo, 5826 St.
Anthony Road, West Bend, WI 53090. Space
goes fast here so I wouldn't delay. If you want to
be next to someone, send your reservations in
together. Reservation deadline is June 14 or when
space is full.
As we have enjoyed doing for over 30 years, we'll
be hosting a luncheon onsite for Chow exhibitors

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