Bonanza Kennel Club

09/30/2026

We would like to thank our Judges, Ring Stewards, & Exhibitors who came to Carson City for the dog shows again this year! Thanks to you, they were a big success!
The specialty clubs offered seven back-to-back specialties on Friday, joining us over the weekend with some beautiful dogs, supported entries, & designated specialties! Some of the dogs from their specialties were Best In Show & Owner Handled Best In Show! That's how good they were!
Thank you to Carson High School NJROTC Cadets who worked tirelessly over the weekend, making our jobs so much easier! We love having you help every year & look forward to having you here again next year! You do anything we ask of you without complaint & efficiently.
Congratulations to all the winners, on all the new titles, all the first points, & the majors! There were a lot of smiles through the park this weekend!
Thank you to McAvoy Layne, also known as Mark Twain, for attending to present the Best In Show awards! You added an extra flair to the shows! We appreciate you joining us & look forward to having you again!
We'll do it all over again next year! Put October 2-3, 2027 on your calendar now & plan to join us in Carson City, Nevada, for another busy weekend of outdoor shows in the park!

08/19/2026

*Do Coyotes Attack Dogs? How to Protect Your Pet*

With their habitats and food sources shrinking, coyotes are venturing closer to our neighborhoods, homes, and dogs than we'd like.

08/09/2026

The Bonanza Kennel Club shows, Obedience, & Rally trials are coming up fast! There will be NOHS & Junior Showmanship both days. On Friday there will be back-to-back FETCH, back-to-back Scent Work (offered by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Reno), along with back-to-back specialties for the following breeds:
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdogs
Belgian Tervuren
Bulldogs
German Shorthaired Pointers
German Shepherd Dogs
Papillons
Saturday will include specialties for Belgian Sheepdogs, Bulldogs & Shetland Sheepdogs. There will be multiple supported entries. The show also includes BPUP, P*e Wees, & ACT I & II Jumpers. Sunday will include CGC, CGCA, & Trick Dog.
Premiums for the Bonanza shows as well as the specialties can be found at www.BonanzaKC.com
Check out our new host hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. Please note that their cutoff date for their special rates is September 1st, so get your rooms reserved quickly!
We'll see you soon in Carson City, Nevada!

Home page of Bonanza Kennel Club, a club/association from Carson City, Nevada, USA. AKC licensed All-Breed Dog Club Find information about the club & events

06/24/2026

https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/emerging-issue-new-world-screwworm-impacts-on-health-interstate-travel-with-dogs-2/

Since the beginning of June 2026, cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together to address the issue.

06/19/2026

Don't forget our B-Match is on Saturday (06/20/2026)! Day-of-match entries will be taken from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Judging starts at 10:00 a.m.

FETCH Novice & Intermediate also being offered!

See you there!

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05/21/2026

We got some tough news today. The Gold Dust West will no longer be our host hotel for our dog shows! We are working to find a new hotel that will offer you discounted rates for the shows. Stay tuned here & watch our website for updates! We’re looking forward to seeing you at the end of September!

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05/02/2026

Put this on your calendar & join us! Plan to stay for the Potluck & BBQ!

04/20/2026

Vote is coming on the farm bill. See April 6 post below.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to debate amendments and vote on final passage of the Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act,” the week of April 27.

04/16/2026

There will be a guest speaker at the May 5 meeting of Bonanza Kennel Club. Katie Sulzmann from Physio Pet Massage will give a presentation about the positive benefits of animal massage, wellness, and mobility. Ms. Sulzmann earned a BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training, then incorporated her love of animals and exercise/rehab by becoming a Nationally Certified Canine Massage Therapist. She is certified and licensed in several animal fields.

The meeting will be held at the Carson City Senior Center, Joshua Tree Room, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m.

Information: www.BonanzaKC.com or [email protected]

Home page of Bonanza Kennel Club, a club/association from Carson City, Nevada, USA. AKC licensed All-Breed Dog Club Find information about the club & events

04/10/2026

2026 AKC PHOTO CONTEST

Entries Open April 27th!

Entries Open April 27th!
Are you an accomplished shutterbug (or aspiring to be one)? Then we invite you to enter the 2026 AKC Photo Contest! This year’s theme is “The Great Outdoors”. Entries are based on creativity, quality, and originality and open on April 27th, 2026. Get to snapping!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  INTERNET ACCESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS WILL APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.