In our serious commitment to purebred dog education, the Detroit Kennel Club instituted "Meet the Breed" Seminars in 2003, which were met with overwhelming enthusiasm and support. Throughout each day of the show, four or five breed experts present a 45 minute seminar on their respective breeds. Representative dogs are usually present, and the breeders reserve the last 15 minutes to answer any questions those interested in the breed may have. This year, the Detroit Kennel Club will offer two additional seminars each day. "An Introduction to Dog Shows" will be presented at 10AM, and at 1PM, "A Guide for Buying a Purebred Puppy" will be presented. These seminars have received a great response, and many are "standing room only."

The breeds that will be presented in 2010 are the Berger Picard, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Scottish Deerhound, Bullmastiff, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Border Collie, German Shorthair Pointer, and Bichon Frise. The schedule for Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, March 7, 2010 is as follows:

Saturday
10AM: Introduction to Dog Shows
11AM: Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Noon: Border Collie
1PM: How to Buy a Purebred Puppy
2PM: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
3PM: German Shorthaired Pointer

Sunday
10AM: Introduction to Dog Shows
11AM: Scottish Deerhound
Noon: Bichon Frise
1PM: How to Buy a Purebred Puppy
2PM: Bullmastiff
3PM: Berger Picard

For further information on "Meet the Breeds" for 2010, contact DKC Education Chair Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine.