Sun Country Terrier Club

06/09/2026

Today we remember those pets that crossed the rainbow bridge if you would like please share a photo 💜💜

05/14/2026

AKC has approved LDKC's 2027 Special Attractions. Also approved: 4-6 Beginner Puppy (Sunday & Monday) and Open Shows (Sunday & Monday).

2027 Heart of the Desert Classic is February 4-8, 2027, Phoenix, AZ at the Arizona State Fair

04/10/2026

Lost Dutchman Kennel Club applications for its 2027 All-Breeds, 4-6 Beginner Puppy, Rally and Open Shows are now posted on AKC Event Search and Results Update: https://webapps.akc.org/event-search/ #/search

Entry fees are the same as the last Heart of the Desert Classic events: $34 first entry, $26 second entry with Juniors $15 or free as second entry.

Next up is judge assignments (which should be completed by the end of the summer) and approval of our signature Special Attractions. Stay tuned to this page for periodic updates.

P.S. YES, LDKC will offer Brace on Monday plus the Special Attractions applications include requests to hold Altered Veteran and Best CH Bred-by-Exhibitor.

04/04/2026

FYI attention earth dogs

Arizona AKC Earthdog Tests are coming soon. Offering all levels, from Intro through Master. Come have fun going to ground with us in Chino Valley! Pre-entries must be received by April 10. Premium is available on the Arizona Earthdog Club website: https://arizonaearthdogclub.com/

04/01/2026

Urgent! This is an easy way to oppose wording in the Farm Bill that could end AKC events such as Fast Cat, Barn Hunt & hunting events . It takes seconds .
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An amendment to the House Farm Bill (HR 7567) proposed by animal rights groups threatens the future of AKC performance events and recognized hunt training techniques.

03/29/2026

Good article on valley fever

03/23/2026

Today, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) announced that it is extending the period for comments about potential updates to its dog welfare regulations. The original comment period was to end today, Thursday, March 19th. The commen...

03/23/2026

Show us your puppies

03/22/2026

🚨 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments, scientific data, and stakeholder input to help determine whether updates are needed to Federal regulations governing the humane care of dogs.

Public input on topics include:
▪️What veterinary and nutritional care breeding females require
▪️How age, litter frequency, and genetics affect health outcomes
▪️Best practices for exercise and socialization to promote dog welfare

🔗 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/program-update/usda-seeks-public-input-updating-dog-welfare-regulations-comment-period

03/19/2026