While the exact figures for the cash prizes to be offered at the Detroit Kennel Club 2009 Dog Shows are still in the planning stages, what follows is a tentative list of monetary awards and the engraved trophies which will accompany them.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Best in Show: $100, President's Trophy offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Best Puppy in Show: $100 & 9" Polished Pewter Bowl offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Trial Classes: $100, DKC Paperweight & Rosette offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined: DKC Armetale Plate & Rosette offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Best Junior Handler: DKC Paperweight offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
First in each Rally Class: $50 offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Best in Show: $100, President's Trophy, Richard E. Cooper Memorial Trophy, Grand Hotel Cup, Julia Gasow Challenge Trophy & Rosette, offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show: $100 & 9" Polished Pewter Bowl offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Trial Classes: $100, 12 oz Pewter Cup & Rosette offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Highest Scoring Dog in Open B & Utility Combined: Julep Cup & Rosette offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
Best Junior Handler: 12 oz Pewter Cup offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.
First in each Rally Class: $50 offered by the Detroit Kennel Club.

Other Prizes

There are also group prizes, sweepstakes cash prizes as well as trophies and other non-monetary prizes being offered at the Detroit Kennel Club shows by the DKC, Purina, and individual breed clubs. For a complete list of prizes, check the Premium List.

Bench Decoration Contest - Saturday, February 28, 2009.

Breed Specific/Origin & Purpose
Separate Prizes for Individual Exhibitor and Breed Club

Best Bench Decoration: $100
Reserve Bench Decoration: $75
Third Place: $50
Fourth Place: $25