UKC Elite Shed Hunting
Searching for shed deer antlers is a growing pastime for whitetail deer hunters who have learned the use of the family dog can greatly increase the odds of recovering shed antlers.
In January of 2017, the United Kennel Club announced the development of a new series of competitive events designed to test and recognize the efforts of dogs that excel in the retrieval of shed deer antlers called the “Elite Shed Dog Series”.
The goal of the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series is two-fold:
1) To provide shed dog owners with a family friendly environment in which to enjoy participating in an activity that promotes an active, outdoor lifestyle for all individuals and their dogs.
2) The improvement of dogs used for recovering shed antlers by the recognition of individual dogs of outstanding merit.
A wide variety of dog breeds are successfully used for this purpose. The space required to train and test the skills of a shed dog is minimal when compared to other types of hunting which makes this sport very accessible to a wide range of individuals and their dogs.
Michigan Performance Dog Club has the honor of having 4 club members that are UKC Shed Hunt judges!
Kurt Hebeler ID# 102732
Hunter Ryder ID# 102297
Maude Tank ID# 4848
Amy Coxon ID #102732
Our next event is in October! Hope to see you there!
October 24th & 25th
St Johns, MI
Michigan Performance Dog Club
Format: Single
Entry Limit: 40 Champion and 40 Working
Entry Fee: $30
Day of Event Entry Deadline: No Day of Entries
Advanced Entry Information: Email to MichiganPerformanceDogClub@gmail.com | Mail to Amy Coxon, 4192 E Haslett Rd, Perry, MI 48872 | Please make checks payable to Michigan Performance Dog Club | Email for electronic payment options (3% fees apply).
Event Secretary: Amy Coxon | MichiganPerformanceDogClub@gmail.com
Directions to Hunt Headquarters: GPS: 4215 S Lowell Rd, St Johns, MI 48879 | From US 127, take Exit 91 towards US 127 BR/Price Rd. Head west on Price rd for 6.4 mi and then turn north onto S Lowell Rd. Continue for about 1.7 mi. The event will be on the east side of the road and parking is available in the gravel lot or along the road.
Additional Information: 3 dogs per handler per class | Bitches in season will run last | No refunds after closing date except for extreme circumstances | Follow Michigan Performance Dog Club on Facebook for updates and more information | Optional doggy costume contest will be held with prizes!
