• HANDLING CLASSES ARE NOW HELD ON TUESDAY NIGHTS! (Green Valley Elementary; 7pm)

• New Officers and Board took effect in January

• BKC Merchandise: Get your shirt and pin now!

• Submit your brags to Brandi for posting.

• General Membership meeting @7pm, first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  

• Meeting location: Historic Cahaba Pumping Station Museum (off of Highway 280 in Birmingham, near the Colonnade). 

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BKC meets on the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted. 

Meeting Location: 

The Historic Cahaba Pumping Station Museum (off Highway 280 in Birmingham).

4012 Sicard Hollow Road;

Birmingham, AL 35223

Click here to go to the Cahaba Pumping Station website for directions. 

Come visit and join!

• BKC Meeting FAQs for Visitors

• BKC Disclaimer

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Next Shows: 

April 4th & 6th, 2008

Our April 6th show will be dedicated in memory of Rita Fahey.

Location: Brierfield Ironworks State Historical Park in Brierfield, AL

Next Sanctioned Match:

April 5th, 2008 (Saturday)

Judging begins 45 minutes after BIS

Sanctioned B/OB/R Match

Click here for Show and Match details

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• History of BKC

• 2008 Officers & Committees

• Meetings

• About Our Website

• BKC Handling Classes

• Picture Gallery

• Choosing The Right Breed

• Breeder Referrals 

• Training FAQs

• "Parent" Clubs

• Dog Show Guide

• Why Join BKC?

• About BKC Meetings

• How To Join BKC

• BKC Membership Application

• BKC Sponsor Forms

Looking To Get A Puppy?

Interested in showing your dog?

Looking for Handling Classes?

Be sure to read our FAQs and Choosing the Right Breed/ Prospective Puppy Buyer's sections and also visit the AKC Future Dog Owners section for tips.  There are several things you should consider before deciding on Fido!

Looking for Breeder Referral?  Contact the BKC Breeder Referral Chair, Wayne Senior.

BKC Disclaimer

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Thank you for your interest in BKC's Handling classes! We meet at the Green Valley Elementary School gym.

Click here for detailed info on our handling classes!

Click here for info on finding obedience classes!

BKC does not endorse or recommend any specific obedience trainer, handling teacher, training method, or set of classes.

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Like to read about dogs?  

In YOUR Community

You may already read the dog magazines available in retail stores, but did you know that the American Kennel Club publishes magazines too? 

You may also find that the AKC Parent Club for your breed offers a magazine specifically for and about that breed, usually available with membership.  Check with your parent club to find out!

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Are you a city official, member of a neighborhood association, or a citizen of a town that would like to learn more about proper care of dogs and the truth behind "vicious" breeds and breed specific laws? 

Contact us about possible presentations or how we may be able to help you in your efforts to make a "dog smart" community. 

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BKC reminds you to make sure you're meeting the medical and social needs of your pets.  Not sure what proper care is for your pet?  Ask a vet, search on-line, or drop us a line!
Winter Weather Tips From www.AKC.org...			Animal cruelty law in Alabama:  Alabama Law Code 13A-11-240
	Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways, is highly poisonous. Although it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal. Rock salt, used to melt ice on sidewalks, may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your dog's feet after a walk. Provide plenty of fresh water. Your dog is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water. Frostbite is your dog's winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on its ears, tail and feet, don't leave your dog outdoors for too long.  Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can severely burn your dog. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portable heaters out of reach. Like people, dogs seem to be more susceptible to illness in the winter. Take your dog to a veterinarian if you see any suspicious symptoms.   Full article: click here!		Alabama Canine Coalition: Protecting the rights of dog owners in the state of Alabama
			From the American Veterinary Medical Association:  "What you should know about household hazards to pets."
			Chocolate is toxic to dogs!   Carob is a safe substitute and is often used in dog treats.  Consult your vet for more information on the potentially deadly effects of chocolate.
			Onions and grapes are also toxic to dogs.  Ask your vet for details and for other foods that pose risks to dogs and other pets.
			BE AWARE OF TOXIC PLANTS The American Veterinary Medical Association offers information on toxic plants and first aid that all pet owners need to be familiar with.  Click here to this section of the AVMA website.  Consider discussing these topics with your veterinarian too!

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