Mississippi State Kennel Club

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

Ch. Alderbrook Huzzar, a gray Miniature Poodle owned by Olga Hone Rogers, mother of Anne Rogers Clark. In 1950, Huzzar won eight groups. He also moonlighted as a runway model at New York fashion shows.

In 1997, Mrs. Clark recalled: “My mother was one of the earlier fanciers of both Poodles and English Cocker Spaniels. Of course, I was smitten with the world of dogs at a very early age and spent my growing years absorbing all that went on around my family’s house that had to do with the sport. Most kids raised in this atmosphere turn away from the sport, as it becomes overkill. Because I lived with my grandparents, and only did dogs on weekends and summers, I guess I escaped that malady.

“It’s interesting to note that the Olga Hone Rogers Memorial Trophy, first offered at PCA in 1960, was retired in 1995 by a Miniature Poodle carrying her kennel name, Surrey.” (Joli photo/AKC Archives)

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06/24/2026

06/21/2026

🎉 Please share the news! MSKC events are approved by AKC 👏🏼💚 Stay tuned here for more details of the Magnolia Classic Cluster of Dog Shows at Mississippi Trade Mart Building, Jackson, MS - Friday-Sunday, January 22-24, 2027 🐾

06/21/2026

We are very excited to be hosting the American Kennel Club's 2026 LAGNIAPPE CLASSIC DOG SHOW with the Metairie Kennel Club & the Louisiana Kennel Club and presented by Purina.

We are a new location for this event and we know that we can help the clubs deliver an outstanding event. See the link below for more information including the PREMIUM, photos, and links for even more info.

https://alariocenter.com/mec-events/akcs-lagniappe-classic-dog-show-presented-by-the-metairie-kennel-club-the-louisiana-kennel-club/

06/14/2026

06/10/2026

Congrats to this beautiful breed and the best breed ambassadors, Nate and Cole Vanover 👏🏼🎊❤️

It's official. The Treeing Walker Coonhound is the state dog of Kentucky!

Here are three facts you may not know about these smart and sensible dogs:

* They’re known as “the People’s Choice.” There are many different coonhound breeds, but the Treeing Walker has been referred to as “the people’s choice” among coonhounds. Many hunters think these dogs are the best for competitions because they are more “hot-nosed,” meaning they will abandon an older scent trail for a fresher one, resulting in more catches.

* They are one of six coonhound breeds. We recognize five Coonhound breeds, including the Treeing Walker. Others include the American English, Black-and-Tan, Bluetick, Plott and Redbone Coonhounds.

* They’re ‘treeing’ experts. The term “Treeing” in their name comes from the hunting method where dogs chase animals up trees. Dogs don’t climb the trees – they force animals to climb them. This allows their hunters to take a better look at their game and inevitably, catch them. Sometimes these were raccoons, but sometimes also bigger game.

Grab seven more facts at the link in the comments!