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 nine 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.
01/19/2024 (Fri. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Bassett Fauve de Bretagne
01/19/2024 (Fri. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Ibizan hound (will be slightly late due to otterhound judging)
01/19/2024 (Fri. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Dogo Argentino
01/19/2024 (Fri. 9:00AM – 11:00AM) –
– Polish Lowland Sheepdog
01/19/2024 (Fri. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Labrador Retriever
01/19/2024 (Fri. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Leonberger
01/19/2024 (Fri. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Airedale Terrier
01/19/2024 (Fri. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Golden Retriever
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM
– Portuguese Water Dog
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Bedlington Terrier
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Chinese Crested
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Shetland Sheepdog
01/19/2024 (Fri. 1:00PM – 3:00PM) – Booth 6
Breed (1)
– American Bulldog
01/19/2024 (Fri. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– St. Bernard
01/19/2024 (Fri. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Windsprite
01/20/2024 (Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM
– Golden Retriever
01/20/2024 (Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Greyhound
01/20/2024 (Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Leonberger
01/20/2024 (Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Dalmatian
01/20/2024 (Sat. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Puli
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Bullmastiff
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Whippet
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM
– Maltese
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Coton de Tulear
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Beauceron
01/20/2024 (Sat. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Norwegian Lundehund
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Windsprite
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Doberman
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Chinese Crested
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Mudi
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Rottweiler
01/20/2024 (Sat. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Gordon Setter
01/20/2024 (Sat. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Irish Setter
01/20/2024 (Sat. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Borzoi
01/20/2024 (Sat. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Portuguese Water Dog
01/20/2024 (Sat. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Beagle, Harrier, AHT
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Beagle
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Leonberger
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– French bulldog
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Japanese Chin
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM
– Maltese
01/21/2024 (Sun. 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
– Dalmatian
01/21/2024 (Sun. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Beauceron
01/21/2024 (Sun. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Whippet
01/21/2024 (Sun. 11:00AM – 1:00PM
– Norwegian Lundehund
01/21/2024 (Sun. 11:00AM – 1:00PM)
– Leonberger
01/21/2024 (Sun. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Portuguese WaterDog
01/21/2024 (Sun. 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
– Mudi
01/21/2024 (Sun. 3:00PM – 5:00PM)
– Leonberger
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.