Premier News

• Jun 18, 2024 - United Kennel Club Announces Partnership with Librela
  KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 18, 2024 United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced a 2024 partnership with Librela (bedinvetmab…
• Jun 17, 2024 - Power Outage at UKC Headquarters
  UPDATE: Power was restored at UKC headquarters late Monday afternoon. Due to severe thunderstorms in the Kalamazoo…
• Jun 15, 2024 - 2024 Premier Nationals Total Dog Qualifiers
  Here is the final list of Total Dog qualifiers at the 2024 Premier Nationals. Congratulations to our Total Dog…
• Jun 15, 2024 - 2024 Total Dog Best in Show Winners at Premier Nationals
  2024 Total Dog Best in Show Winner English Springer Spaniel - CH Segre's Early Riser, owned by Jennifer Hitchcock …
• Jun 14, 2024 - 2024 Total Dog Performance Qualifiers at Premier
  Here is the list of Total Dog Performance Qualifiers after Friday at the 2024 UKC Premier Nationals. UPDATE (6/15/24):…
• Jun 13, 2024 - 2023 Top Ten & Top Junior Winners at Premier Nationals 2024!
  2023 Overall Top Ten Winner Smooth Fox Terrier - DASH RACEN DGCH Springhill A Reason to Smile, owned by Jane Nolan &…
• Jun 12, 2024 - UKC Promotes Premier Nationals on EightWest in West Michigan
  Recently, UKC Vice President Nicole Sedlecky and National Events Manager Megan Hartmus went on EightWest, in Kalamazoo…
• Jun 4, 2024 - Introducing the UKC Professional Feeding Program
  We have some exciting news to share from our performance dog nutrition partner, Eukanuba. They have launched an…
• Dec 21, 2023 - UKC Officially Merges Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) Into UKC Stud Book
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• Dec 20, 2023 - Breeds Eligible to Receive Pedigrees Under FDSB Mark
  Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
• Jun 1, 2023 - 2023 Premier Judging Program Released
  The 2023 UKC Premier Nationals Judging Program is now available on the UKC Premier webpage. In the Official Judging…
• Oct 6, 2022 - UKC Announces Refreshed Product Registration Line & Extended Phone Hours
  Watch the Announcement from UKC Director of Customer Service Taylor Armstrong To best serve you, effective October 10,…
• Apr 26, 2022 - Judge Change for UKC Premier
  There has been a judge change for Nosework for Premier. Lynn Bain will replace Bob Rodriguez for all classes. Anyone…
• Apr 8, 2022 - United Kennel Club Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Dogtra
  KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 8, 2022 United Kennel Club (UKC) today announced a three-year sponsorship with Dogtra, a…
• Aug 19, 2020 - Virtual Premier Judging Program Now Available!
  Online only. Don't miss out! View the Judging Program (PDF) Two viewing Options for August 22nd if you did not enter…
• Aug 6, 2020 - Historical Look at UKC Premier
  #irememberpremierthatyear Premier has been the largest UKC All-Breed Sports event for more than 25 years. The first…
• Aug 6, 2020 - Interview with the 2009 Total Dog Best In Show Owner
  Total Dog Best In Show came to life for the first time in 2009 - won by UAGII UC UWPS UWPCHX GRCH Nirvana Chosen One Of…
• Aug 4, 2020 - Virtual Premier Video Tour!
  Entries close & video submission deadline: August 10th at 4:30 p.m., ET Entries are accepted online ONLY via ukcdogs.com…
• Jul 30, 2020 - UKC Virtual Premier Total Dog Challenge FAQ's
  1. WHAT SORT OF PERFORMANCE VIDEO COUNTS? Any video of your dog showing its ability to participate in a UKC recognized…
• Jul 29, 2020 - Performance video tips for the Virtual UKC Premier Total Dog Challenge
  The UKC Virtual Premier Total Dog Challenge is a one-day event on August 22nd. Entrants and viewers can watch live as…
• Jul 27, 2020 - Virtual UKC Premier - Tips & Instructions
  Enter online at ukcdogs.com/premier After you submit your entry online at ukcdogs.com/premier, you will receive a…
• Jul 24, 2020 - Virtual Premier event to be held Saturday, August 22!
  Entries open: July 27th Entries close: August 10th at 4:30 p.m., ET Entries will be accepted online ONLY. How it works…
• Jul 10, 2020 - Premier 2020 is officially canceled
  While planning Premier, UKC has continually monitored the health situation, guidelines, and restrictions in Michigan…
• Jun 24, 2020 - Premier Safety Precautions for 2020
  We are looking forward to seeing you in August 12-16 for UKC Premier. It's in just a matter of weeks! Premier this year…
• Apr 20, 2020 - Premier Moves to August 2020!
  For the safety and health of our community, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff , UKC has rescheduled 2020 Premier from…
• Mar 4, 2020 - Premier Premium List Now Available!
  ENTRIES OPEN: Monday, April 6, 2020 ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 4:30 p.m. EDT Special Announcement for Top…
• Jun 6, 2019 - Premier Judging Program
  Safe travels on your way to Kalamazoo! View 2019 Premier Judging Program (PDF) Building and Grounds will be open to…
• Apr 25, 2019 - Judge Change for Premier - Katherine Short
  Premier takes place June 13-16, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At Premier there are multiple activities in one place on…
• Mar 18, 2019 - 2019 Premier Premium List Now Available
  Premier takes place June 13-16, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the Kalamazoo County Fairground and Expo Center. …
• Oct 23, 2018 - Announcement from UKC President Tanya Raab
  You've all had an important role in the success of UKC, our staff and myself personally. The future of UKC is bright and…
• Jul 18, 2018 - The 2018 Premier Winners Showcase is Now Available!
  The Winners Showcase is a commemorative digital booklet of win photos from the weekend. The 25th annual Premier dog…
• Jun 26, 2018 - 2018 Premier Candids!
  Take a look back on the 2018 UKC Premier dog show! These photos are from the 25th anniversary UKC Premier, June 14-17,…
• Jun 14, 2018 - All Star Winners Are Invited to NEW Winner's Circle Awards Ceremony at Premier!
  Attention All Star exhibitors! This year, at our 25th anniversary Premier, we are pleased to invite all winners from…
• Jun 14, 2018 - Welcome to the 25th annual UKC Premier Dog Show!
  Thursday, June 14, 2018 will see the Top Ten and All Star competitions. Congratulations to our Top Ten and All Star…
• May 29, 2018 - Steward Opportunities at Premier!
  If you would like to help as a steward at Premier, please email us at the UKC office! Positions available: Thursday,…
• May 24, 2018 - Download the 2018 Premier Judging Program!
  We are pleased to announce the 2018 Premier Judging Program is now available! All events are held at the Kalamazoo…
• Apr 13, 2018 - 2018 Premier Performance Limits
  Updated 4/13/18 3:30 p.m. ET Weight Pull Saturday, June 16: full. Closed 4/12/18 Sunday, June 17: full. Closed 4/12/18 …
• Apr 9, 2018 - 2018 Premier Entries are Now Open!
  Join us for the 25th Anniversary UKC Premier Dog Show! This event is held annually in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the…
• Mar 15, 2018 - 2018 Premier Premium List is Now Available!
  We are pleased to announce the 2018 UKC Premier Premium List is now available! Premier is held annually in Kalamazoo,…
• Jan 25, 2018 - Attention all Top Ten and All-Stars Exhibitors: Deadline Approaching Quickly!
  The deadline for corrections to awards records is January 31, 2018. Please review your dog's records to make sure that…
• Nov 27, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale!
  'Tis the season to save! Looking for Christmas gifts? Select products in our store at 15% off TODAY only! All…
• Nov 13, 2017 - Cyber Monday Sale! Save 15% on Select UKC Items.
  Looking for Christmas gifts? Mark your calendar! All remaining stock of 2017 UKC event gear is available online!…
• Jul 17, 2017 - 2017 Premier Winners Showcase Program Now Available!
  We are pleased to announce the first ever Premier Winners Showcase Program is now available! The Program is a PDF on…
• Jun 18, 2017 - 2017 Premier Sunday Best In Show & Altered Best In Show
  Best In Show: AI PTE USA UFA AC UAGII URO3 CH Windcrest Wild Card Spot, a Papillon owned by Jennifer Harman, Anthony A…
• Jun 17, 2017 - 2017 Premier Saturday Best In Show & Altered Best In Show
  Best In Show: CH CGRCH 'PR' Stackem Up The Business Breed, a Treeing Walker Coonhound owned by Bridgette Clary from…
• Jun 17, 2017 - 2017 Premier Total Dog Best In Show & Altered Best In Show
  Total Dog Best In Show: AI PTE USA UFA AC UAGII URO3 CH Windcrest Wild Card Spt, Papillon, owned by Jennifer Harman,…
• Jun 16, 2017 - 2017 Premier Friday Best In Show & Altered Best In Show
  Premier Friday Best In Show: CH Companionway-Sutton Mandolin Wind, a Sussex Spaniel owned by Lori A. Carver & Robert W.…
• Jun 15, 2017 - 2016 Top Ten Finals - June 15, 2017
  Congratulations to all of our Top Ten Finalists! The 2016 Top Ten Best In Show is GRCH Snowborn's Scarlet Letter, a…
• Jun 15, 2017 - UKC Announces Premier Winners Showcase!
  Attention Premier Exhibitors! UKC is pleased to announce all winners photos and results will be featured in the new…
• Jun 12, 2017 - UKC Takes Precautionary Measures Against Canine Influenza at the Premier Dog Show
  Attention United Kennel Club PREMIER Exhibitors: UKC will be taking precautionary measures to try minimize the risk of…
• May 31, 2017 - Premier Judging Program Now Available
  We are pleased to announce the 2017 Premier Judging Program is now available! View the Judging Program. Please note,…
• May 26, 2017 - Happy Memorial Day from UKC
  Thank you to our service members, veterans and their families. In honor of Memorial Day, the UKC office will be closed…
• May 16, 2017 - UKC Welcomes Your Help at Premier!
  Now seeking: stewards for Rally Obedience and Conformation at UKC Premier, June 15-18 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Lunch is…
• May 10, 2017 - Premier Deadline is Today (May 10)!
  Premier entries close at 4:30 p.m. EDT today, May 10! Enter online to join the fun! View Performance Event Entry…
• May 8, 2017 - Premier Performance Limits
  Updated 5/10/17 at 8:35 a.m. Attention Premier exhibitors. The following Premier performance events have reached their…
• May 1, 2017 - Attention UKC Judges: Application Process, Judges Tests, Ring Procedure Workshops, and Apprenticeships
  The new conformation judges test is now available! All current UKC judges who have requested the test by sending an…
• May 1, 2017 - Pre-order your PREMIER logowear!
  Available for pre-order are the following T-shirts: Top Ten All Stars Top Junior And our newest design: Peace, Love,…
• Mar 23, 2017 - Routine Maintenance
  The message boards, online store, online litter registration platform, and online points checks system will be…
• Mar 20, 2017 - Premier Premium Now Available
  We are pleased to announce the 2017 Premier Premium List is now available! View the Premier Premium. For all Premier…
• May 18, 2016 - Happy 50th Anniversary to ECHO!
  ECHO, founded in 1966, was UKC’s first obedience club. ECHO has grown to provide training and competition…

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