Meetings.
Next meeting will be Tuesday August 4, 2026 at the Gateway Diner 7:00 PM . Menu. The FastCat and match events will dominate the evening’s discussions. Other topics will include the upcoming point show and an update on legislation issues.
Match.
This 2026 match was held in conjunction with our FastCat event held on Mother’s Day weekend. An entry of five. Thanks be to Calley who was match chair and does so much for the club.
Handling Classes.
Handling classes are suspended until further notice. We are concerned over the bird flu issue. We know this may disappoint some, but better safe than sorry.
FastCat.
We held this year’s Fast CAT on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9–10, 2026, at the Altamont Fairgrounds. Weather not so good on Saturday, much improved Sunday. Lots of dogs, lots of fun. The event went very well. Thanks to all the members that came and helped out.
A special thank-you to Kirsten for putting this event together. It was beautifully run this and last year.
Point Shows.
Shows are held in West Springfield, Mass. at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in the Better Living Center. Albany show dates are October 16 and 17, 2026. Troy Kennel Club show will be on the following day. There will also be specialty events there that weekend :
- FRIDAY
- the Quinnipiac Poodle Club holding their specialty and sweepstakes
- SATURDAY
- the Berkshire Belgian Tervuren Club holding their specialty and sweepstakes
- the Cavilier King Charles Spaniel Club(CKCS) of Southern New England holding their Best Puppy, Junior Showmanship, Specialty Sweepstakes and
- the Puli Cub of America holding their parent club specialty
- the Quinnipiac Poodle Club holding their specialty and sweepstakes
- SUNDAY
- the CKCS Club of So. N.E. holding their Specialty, Junior Showmanship, and Best Puppy