Greet the Breeds
Have you petted a Podengo? Wagged with a Weimaraner? Greeted a Greyhound?
Here’s your chance!
COME to the Greet the Breeds exhibits at the Great American Dog Show…
STAY to pet and play with the all the dogs waiting to meet you…
FETCH information about your favorite breeds from knowledgeable breeders and breed experts…
With seven exhibit booths, and breeds rotating every two hours, this is an amazing chance to get to know both popular and rare breeds up close and personal. Is a Yorkie for you? Is a Frenchie in your future? Or could a Malamute be your match? What about a Whippet? Here’s your chance to find out the best breed for you! Plus you get to pet dogs.
The Greet the Breeds Schedule will continue to have breeds added to it up until the show and this is a preliminary schedule. Please check back prior to coming to the show to verify the time for your favorite breed.
Greet the Breeds Schedule
| FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9AM - 10AM | |||
| American Water Spaniel | Golden Retriever | Golden Retriever | |
| Otterhound | Otterhound | ||
| Boxer | Boxer | Great Pyrenees | |
| Black Russian Terrier | Black Russian Terrier | ||
| 10AM - 11AM | Golden Retriever | Clumber Spaniel | Field Spaniel |
| Otterhound | Borzoi | ||
| Akita | Akita | Boxer | |
| Maltese | Maltese | Maltese | |
| French Bulldog | French Bulldog | French Bulldog | |
| Australian Terrier | Australian Terrier | ||
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | |
| Porcelaine | Lagotto Romagnolo | ||
| 11AM - Noon | German Shorthaired Pointer | German Shorthaired Pointer | German Shorthaired Pointer |
| Borzoi | Borzoi | ||
| Portuguese Water Dog | Portuguese Water Dog | Portuguese Water Dog | |
| Airedale Terrier | Airedale Terrier | Toy Fox Terrier | |
| Manchester Terrier | |||
| Coton de Tulear | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Coton de Tulear | |
| Norwegian Lundehund | Norwegian Lundehund | Norwegian Lundehund | |
| American Bulldog | Porcelaine | Porcelaine | |
| Noon - 1PM | Pointer | Pointer | Pointer |
| Greyhound | Greyhound | Greyhound | |
| Doberman Pinscher | Bullmastiff | Akita | |
| Kerry Blue Terrier | Kerry Blue Terrier | Kerry Blue Terrier | |
| Bulldog | Bulldog | Bulldog | |
| Collie | Collie | Collie | |
| American Bulldog | American Bulldog | ||
| Coton de Tulear | |||
| 1PM - 2 PM | Field Spaniel | Field Spaniel | American Water Spaniel |
| Lagotto Romagnolo | |||
| Afghan Hound | Afghan Hound | Afghan Hound | |
| Great Pyrenees | Great Pyrenees | Doberman Pinscher | |
| Black Russian Terrier | Doberman Pinscher | Airedale Terrier | |
| Toy Fox Terrier | |||
| Manchester Terrier | |||
| Mudi | Mudi | Mudi |
Health Clinics
IKC is proud to offer health clinics at our 2023 shows in January and August:
- OFA Cardiac Clinic
(Advanced and Basic) - OFA Dental Clinic
- OFA Eye Clinic (CAER)
- OFA Thyroid Clinic
Chicago Challenge Cup
Information Coming Soon!
The three shows in the January cluster will serve as the qualifying events for the $25,000 Chicago Challenge Cup (the “Challenge Cup”) sponsored by the Canine Chronicle to be held with the Chicago Dog Show on August 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
Open Show Extravaganza
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has announced plans for the inaugural International Open Show Extravaganza, with an unprecedented focus on Foundation Stock Service (FSS) and Miscellaneous breeds.
Dock Diving
This is a qualifier for the NADD Regionals! Enter the 2023 North American Dock Diving (NADD) at the Great American Dog Show.
Canine Cruise Chicago
Join the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog for a festive night on board the Spirit of Chicago.as we enjoy cocktails, a buffet-style dinner, silent auction, and dancing while admiring the Chicago skyline from the waters of Lake Michigan.