Just a few of our members, in our "famous" purple jackets, at the April 2009 all breed show
at the Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
at the Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Officers of the Club
President
Peggy Wampold
Vice President
Ken Doeg
Recording Secretary
Helen Campbell
Corresponding Secretary
Susan Carr
Treasurer
Cheryl Barnes
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AKC Delegate
Peggy Wampold
The South Windsor Kennel Club (SWKC) was founded in early 1971 by a group of dog fanciers to serve the dog fancy in South Windsor and surrounding towns east of the Connecticut River. We are a diverse group of people with varied backgrounds and interests with a common thread that binds us together...the love of and commitment to the Sport of Purebred Dogs.
Our dogs are so much more than just lifelong friends and companions. They are working dogs, obedience dogs, agility dogs, therapy dogs, show dogs and, of course, "lap" dogs! So, we work towards the betterment of our particular breeds; protect the interest of canines, offer education, promote responsible dog ownership and encourage the continuation of our beloved sport.
- December 1994
South Windsor Kennel Club, Inc. was elected a member of the American Kennel Club.
- 1998 and 2001
Received the American Kennel Club Community Achievement Award.
- Spring of 1971
First SWKC Match Show at Shepard Tobacco Yard in the town of South Windsor.
- July 1981
First SWKC All-Breed Show at the Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon.
- November 1981
Second Annual All-Breed Show in conjunction with Springfield and Windham County Kennel Clubs. This event has evolved into the Great Thanksgiving Classic Cluster of dog shows, the largest and one of the most prestigious dog events in the Northeast.