of Placerville, California

Hangtown Kennel Club is an AKC-licensed All-Breed Dog Club located in Placerville, California, USA. Placerville is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, and is one of the original towns that sprung up during the Gold Rush. Our club's name refers to one of Placerville's original place names, "Old Hangtown."

Our members come from all walks of life and represent a wide variety of breeds. Many club members are actively involved in AKC competition events such as conformation, obedience, hunting test, and agility trials, spending their weekends at events throughout the USA. Other members have their faithful dog at home and belong to the club to learn more about dogs and for the camaraderie among our members.

We hold two AKC All-Breed Dog Shows each year during the last weekend in May (Memorial Day) and two AKC Agility Trials during the last  weekend in October. In addition, we hold a yearly AKC "B" level match each December, and year-round obedience classes. We also participate in many community activities throughout the year, including visits to local nursing homes with our dogs, breed and obedience demonstrations at local events, and public education seminars.

General Meetings  NOW AT 7:00 PM!!!

General meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM.  Our normal meeting place (until otherwise determined) will be the Placerville Main Library Click here for Map. 

Following is a schedule of upcoming meetings for 2009.

Meeting Date	Location	Program	Members to Bring Snacks
January	NO MEETING	NO MEETING	Banquet on Jan 10
February 10	Placerville Main Library	Jamie Holms, RVT will be giving a presentation on Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning	A-L
March 10	Placerville Main Library	Dr Stacy Pettigrew of Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic will be giving a presentation on transcervical insemination	M-Z
April 14	Placerville Main Library	Debbi Preston - Author of "48 Dog Friendly Trails"	A-L
May 12	Placerville Main Library	Discuss Show	M-Z
June 9	Placerville Main Library		A-L
July 14	Placerville Main Library		M-Z
August 11	Placerville Main Library		A-L
September 8	Placerville Main Library		M-Z
October 13	Placerville Main Library		M-Z
November 10	Placerville Main Library	Discuss Match	A-L
December 8	Placerville Main Library	Elections	M-Z

Training and Conformation Classes have begun!

Our class schedule is now available for 2009.  

Please check the Training Page for class descriptions, starting dates, fees and registration.  

For more info or to enroll call Cathy Keeler (530) 622-6909

        Rattlesnake Avoidance for Dogs

DATES: JUNE 27 & 28, 2009 - 8 AM TO 5 PM

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED-DEADLINE JUNE 21, 2009

(The appointment schedules fill very quickly—if sincerely interested, call NOW)

Each dog goes through a field course with rattlesnakes and is personally trained by PATRICK CALLAGHAN ENTERPRISES over 25 years experience

COST PER DOG $70.00

TO REGISTER, CONTACT:  CATHY KEELER---530-622-6909---6PM-10PM

Canine Good Citizen Test - September 10

We will be holding our next CGC Test at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville  on September 10th at 7:00 PM.  Cost is $10 (Free for Hangtown Students enrolled in 2009 classes).

CLICK HERE to learn more about the CGC program.

Hangtown Agility Trial - October 3rd & 4th!

After a one-year hiatus, Hangtown will once again hold our AKC Agility Trial this year.  Save the dates - October 3rd and 4th.  Check back here later for our complete premium list.  

     Legislation and Regulations

Hangtown Kennel Club supports responsible dog ownership, including voluntary spay/neuter where appropriate.  We support the Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC) because they subscribe to the same goals.

Click Here to visit the CDOC web site for more information on legislation and regulations that could affect you and your dog.

Hangtown Kennel Club is Active in our Community! 

HKC Donates $200 to Placerville Police Department's Bloodhound program

HKC presents Jo Pope Scholarship to UC Davis Veterinary students

HKC Members make Pet Therapy visits to the elderly

HKC Donates $200 to El Dorado Humane Society Elder-Care

HKC Donates Exam Table to El Dorado Animal Control

HKC Installs Doggie Bag Dispensers on local trails

About Dog Agility Competition

An article about agility by Laurie Buckley

Club Member's Puppy Pictures

Pictures of our puppies and other special dogs - Just for fun! 

Dog Related Links

Links to other web sites that may be of interest to dog lovers

Flyball Demonstration

Pictures of the FlyBall Demonstration held at our July 2003 General Meeting

Recommended Reading

Member-recommended books are available on Amazon.com

Please visit our Match Sponsors

Email: webmaster@hangtownkc.org
Last update: 18-June-2009