Ch. Erinhill Cpnwy Mr. Fuzzywrinkles, a 2-year-old Sussex spaniel owned by Cheryl Curtis of Franklin, Mass., and bred by Curtis and Constance Holt-Grenier, was named Best In Show at Providence County Kennel Club’s annual American Kennel Club-sanctioned show held July 26 at East Providence High School. More than 620 dogs were entered in the one-day show.

Best In Show judge was Gilbert Kahn of Newport. Show chairman was John Fitzgerald of Wickford.

New breed accepted

The Dogue de Bordeaux, sometimes referred to as the “French Mastiff”, is the latest breed made eligible for AKC registration and competition in the Working Group at shows.

The breed, among the most ancient of purebred dogs, could often be found guarding the vineyards or butcher shops in France; they were also used for hunting large game such as bear and wild boar. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the breed made its first appearance in the United States.

The AKC welcomed six new breeds into the Miscellaneous Class last month: Bluetick Coonhound, Cane Corso, Cesky Terrier, Icelandic Sheepdog, Leonberger, and Norwegian Lundehund.

Summer camp

Camp Best Friends day camp for youngsters and their dogs will hold one more session this summer, from Aug. 18-22, at the Canine Training Center, 71A Wheaton Ave., Rehoboth.

For youngsters who don’t have a canine friend of their own, dogs will be available to borrow on a limited basis.

Scholarships are available along with discounts for multiple siblings.

Events include dog training, nature walks, agility, rally, games, guest speakers, a dog show, barbecue and hay rides.

For information, or to preregister, call (508) 336-4021 or e-mail pineridgectc@aol.com

Training classes

•Delmyra Kennel in Exeter will start a series of beginner agility classes on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., and Come and Stay classes at 7:15. Advanced agility classes start Monday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m., followed by heeling classes at 7:15.

For information, call (401) 294-3247 or go to www.delmyra.com

•The K9 Connection is holding drop-in rally run-throughs are held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Drop-in agility run-throughs are held Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact the Connection, at 60 Minnesota Ave., Warwick, (401) 737-2870, or go to k-9connection.net

•The Canine Training Center, 71A Wheaton Ave., Rehoboth, will hold drop-in rally classes Mondays at 6 p.m., followed by advanced obedience classes at 7:30.

Breed-handling and junior-showmanship classes will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., followed by beginner/puppy obedience classes at 7:30.

On Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., beginner/puppy obedience classes will be held.

Preregistration is required for puppy and basic classes. For information, call (508) 336-4021 or e-mail pineridgectc@aol.com

•The Key Dog Training Club of Rhode Island is holding novice and open obedience classes every Tuesday at 3 p.m., followed by beginner and puppy classes at 5:30 and 6:30, open and utility at 7:15, and novice rally at 8. Classes are held at Rocky Hill Grange, 1340 South County Trail, East Greenwich.

For information, call (401) 885-1829.

Training classes

Ch. Croyanda Flashman, Cairn Terrier, Sheila and Jim Fitzgerald and Richard Grant of Foster, BOB, Providence County Kennel Club.

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