The 2024 Winter Cluster is excited to offer two Pee Wee Classes in July at the Washington State Fair Events Center Showplex in Puyallup.
 

2024 Western Washington Winter Cluster

Pee Wee Classes
 

 

REGISTRATION

  • Registration takes place starting at 9 AM the day of the show (Saturday and Monday only).
  • To register, visit the Club Desk at the east end of the ShowPlex.
  • There is a maximum of 15 Pee Wee handlers for each event.
  • There is no cost to enter, however a Release of Liability and Consent Form signed by the child’s parent or legal guardian is required to participate.
  • Optional - complete the Release and Consent Form (here) required for participation and bring it with you on the day of the event.   Forms will also be available at the Club desk in the ShowPlex.
 
EXACTLY WHAT IS THE PEE WEE CLASS?
  • The Pee Wee class is a fun, non-competitive class aimed at introducing youngsters ages 5 - 9 years old to the wonderful world of dog shows.
  • The Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers is proud to hold the distinction of hosting the first AKC Pee Wee Class on the West Coast back in 2015.
  • Each Pee Wee unit consists of the child, his/her parent/guardian/responsible adult, and the dog.
  • In the Pee Wee class, each child with his/her dog, purebred or not, and a responsible adult will learn to stack their dog, gait it up and back and around the ring to the cheers of encouragement from the many spectators.
  • Each child receives a participation ribbon to commemorate the experience.
  • Following completion of the Pee Wee class, the judge and all participants take a group photo, and then enjoy a special Pee Wee party.
  • The party gives all competitors and families an opportunity to get to know one another, mingle with club members, ask questions, and hopefully make plans to come back next year.
  • Although the word “judge” is used, this is designed to be a learning and mentoring experience.  No Pee Wee are “judged.”  Pee Wee handlers are mentored with the age-appropriate amount of information to help prepare them for what to expect when they move onto AKC regular Junior Showmanship once they reach 9 years of age.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT PEE WEE CLASS?
Questions about the Pee Wee Class can be sent to:
 

 

AKC PEE WEE GUIDELINES

 
HISTORY OF THE PEE WEE CLASS
WHEN?
  • Saturday January 13, 2024 as part of the Valley Dog Fanciers Show; and
  • Sunday, January 14,2024 as part of the Seattle Kennel Club Show

 
TIME?
Both events will take place during the lunchbreak which is usually around Noon – 12:30ish.

 

WHERE?

  • Washington State Fair Events Center,  110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
  • ShowPlex Building.  Specific Ring number to be announced the day of the Show.