Sioux Empire Kennel Club
Location
SEKC Clubhouse
Old MacDonald's Farm Building
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
100 N Lyon Blvd.
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Mailing address:
PO Box 719, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
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SEKC Clubhouse
More details to come!
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The Collie Club of America (CCA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Shining Star Ambassador Awards program.
The Shining Star program is open to any purebred Collie who works in any of the following five categories: Service Dog, Search & Rescue Dog, Therapy and/or Library Dog, Community Outreach Dog, or has acted as a Protector for their family or member of the community.
Details can be found on the CCA website. The closing date for applications is January 9.
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Dogs share 99.9% of their DNA with wolves. Breeds that have undergone fewer genetic changes, retaining more of their wild ancestor’s DNA, include the Shiba Inu, Akita Inu, Chow Chow, Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Greenland Dog, Samoyed, Basenji, Saluki and Afghan Hound.
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Bloodhound ‘Keva’ Wins AKC Uniformed Service K-9 Award for Canine Excellence.
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Visit our Calendar of Events to learn about upcoming SEKC events and classes as well as area shows and trials!
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Thanks to Little White Pet Photography for capturing such wonderful images of our dogs at the Scent Work Trial on November 15 & 16!! Here is the link to the online gallery.
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Many thanks to Kelcey Schoder who captured some amazing photos at the SEKC Scent Work Trial November 15-16!
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Severe weather, home fire, flooding and other disasters can be devastating.
Have a plan in place for your family, including the
furry family members.
Family disaster plans and downloadable forms are
available HERE.
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Fifth annual AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot proceeds will be used to support programs for AKC Juniors.
The AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) that people do with their dogs. This non-competitive 5K Turkey Trot can be done all at one time, or in smaller segments on multiple days so that everyone (people and dogs) can participate at their own pace. This can be a walk or run activity.
Qualifying walks can be
recorded through
December 31st.
Get details HERE.
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National AKC Events December 13 - 14, 2025
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The AKC and Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM), the official Kennel Club of Mexico, are teaming up to hold the FCM Universal Dog Show, November 12-15, 2026, at the Santa Fe Expo Center in Mexico City, Mexico. As this will be the first time an AKC-sanctioned show will been held in Mexico, it is a historical milestone for the sport of dogs! During this four-day show, both an AKC-Licensed Show and an FCM Special Attraction show will be featured each day to accommodate every recognized breed in the world. Dogs may enter the Universal Show under their foreign registration number, but for the results to be recognized by the AKC they must become AKC registered. For more information about the event and how to register click here.
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AKC Pen Pawls is a free program inspires curiosity and learning by connecting children with Bailey the Beagle, AKC Public Education’s mascot. Through personalized letters, AKC Public Education provides educational and informational content that teaches kids all about various topics, such as purebred dogs, AKC sports and events, and responsible ownership, while fostering a love of reading, writing, and discovery. Learn more at https://www.akc.org/public-education/pen-pawls/
