Genesee Valley Kennel Club, Inc.

05/26/2026

Look who came to tonight’s handling class!! 🐾❤️🐩

05/19/2026

FROM AKC:
NOHS Levels of Achievement Titles
The American Kennel Club is pleased to share an exciting update regarding the National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) program. Effective May 20, 2026, owners of dogs that have earned NOHS Levels of Achievement certificates will have the option to add these accomplishments as an official suffix title to their dog’s AKC record. This title will be reflected on all future AKC pedigrees and registration certificates. Owners may apply for the title at any achievement level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum), and titles will be grandfathered back to the inception of the NOHS program.

The NOHS program was created to showcase dogs exhibited by non-professional owner handlers. Launched as a pilot program in 2012, it has become extremely popular and is now offered at 92% of All-Breed shows across the country. The first NOHS Finals were held in Orlando in 2013, and the event has continued to expand, reaching 818 entries in 2025. Since 2022, AKC has recognized owner-handler achievements through the NOHS Levels of Achievement certificates and pins. The program continued to grow with the introduction of Regional stand-alone NOHS events in 2024.

Adding NOHS Levels of Achievement as suffix titles allows these accomplishments to become a permanent part of a dog’s official AKC record, offering lasting recognition of the success of owner-handlers. Owners can apply through AKC Title Application Portal (TAP) using their dog’s AKC registration number. This new addition reflects AKC’s continued commitment to supporting owner-handlers and celebrating their contributions to the sport. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] .

04/19/2026

Announcing GVKC Spring 2026 Rat Hunt Practices and Rat Hunt Games. Come join the fun hunting rats (safely enclosed in metal tubes) and compete for prizes. All dogs welcome, all levels of experience including first-timers, welcome. Runs will be offered in May (2, 16, 23) and June (14, 28). Courses will be a combination of Barn Hunt and Happy Ratter. The cost is $15 for GVKC Club members and $30 for non-Club members. (There is an additional charge for PayPal entries). Practice sessions will also be available. All activities will take place at 1748 Plank Road, Webster, NY 14580. For further information and a registration form, visit the Roseland Rat Hunting page. Entries must be received by April 30th.

04/14/2026

Our April Fit Dog Walk is scheduled for Saturday morning, April 25th at 10:30am. Please join us in Brighton! RSVP to [email protected] for additional details and to let us know you would like to attend.

03/10/2026

Please join us for our first Fit Dog Walk of 2026 with a fun dog walk at RSMC Cummings Nature Center. We'll be walking the Gnome Roam Trail on Saturday, 3/21/2026 @ 10:30am. The Center Admission Fee is $5. RSVP required. GVKC members and guests are invited to attend.

02/23/2026

Health clinic!

02/18/2026

We will miss this friendly, local show

Dear followers and fellow conformation competitors,

Our Board of Directors recently made the difficult decision to cancel our 2026 conformation show. We intend to return to have this event again, but we need to host it in a more sustainable way. Our other events including Agility this summer and FastCAT this fall will continue as planned. We appreciate your patience as we needed time to reach out to our vendors and let them know. Please see the attached letter from our club's President, Rich Myers.

01/27/2026

No GVKC handling tonight 1/27/2026. Due to snow removal!

01/23/2026

Erie update per Infodog
SHOWS CANCELED: Erie Kennel Club, Saturday & Sunday, 01/24 & 1/25
Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
Due to the weather, both the Saturday and the Sunday shows are CANCELED

01/14/2026