The John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area is going to the dogs! On Sunday, September 16th from 10am - 4pm, the Homestead will be hosting its second annual Meet the Dog Breeds event.
“Some will display their talents in our demonstration rings throughout the day, including retrieving, agility, obedience, free style and more!” says Homestead Curator Janet Cobban. “We are even hoping to feature some working dogs demonstrating their special skills this year.”
Learn the history of the different dog breeds and gain an understanding for their changing roles in our lives over time.
Visitors
can tour 1842 house and outbuildings, as well as stroll the grounds to meet
with owners and breeders. The Essex County Kennel Club will also hosting a fun
match for the dogs that day. Be sure to come out and cheer on your favourite
breed!
New this
year, the Kingsville Lions will be hosting a food booth with a special menu item
to complement the event’s theme – a chili dog. There will be a special
display of dog related artifacts inside of the historic house including items
from the Homestead's collection and the Windsor's Community Museum, which is
currently hosting a dog-themed exhibit ‘Woof! Woof! Hot Diggity Doggy’ ongoing
to September 30th, 2012.
Visitors are asked to
leave their own dogs at home during this special event.
“Although dogs
are normally welcome at the Homestead on-leash, this event is a chance to come
out and meet the dogs that have been specially invited to demonstrate their
skills,” Cobban add.
The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50, east of Colchester at the
corner of Iler Road. For more information, visit www.erca.org,
call 519-738-2029, or email: jrph@erca.org.
* Please
note that dogs from all groups are expected to attend; however, due to possible
unforeseeable circumstances, there is no guarantee that any particular breed
will be represented at the site on the day of the event.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
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