HOW TO HOST A MASCA SHOW!!!

Welcome to CenMASC!
August 21st, 2010 - SUMMER SIZZLER CONNECTION - Kalamazoo, MI - 3 MASCA conformation shows (CenMASC) & 2 Obedience Trials INDOORS WITH AIR CONDITIONING!!!!  Disc Dog Toss N Fetch Premium  Entry Form ENTER NOW!!!  Pre-entries due August 10th, 2010  Obedience Rules

November 6th, 2010 - HALO CONNECTION - Urbana, IL - 3 MASCA conformation shows (CenMASC) including one MASCA Specialty & 2 Obedience Trials  Premium  Entry Form Obedience Rules

BIG NEWS!!!
We have 3 new UNDERDOG AWARD winners!
Patchwork's Rock-A-Hula Baby(Hula), owner/handler Torre Waller - photo shoot coming soon
Wigglebutt Makin'Me Blush (Fling), handler Bill Ogle/owner Lisa Bataska
For more information about the UNDERDOG AWARD visit CenMASC (Central Miniature Australian Shepherd Club)


Wigglebutt Bella (Bella), owner/handler Matt Bilderback

For more information about the UNDERDOG AWARD visit CenMASC (Central Miniature Australian Shepherd Club)

Click here for the CenMASC COLDWATER Connection Results and Pictures.
Click here for the CenMASC Kalamazoo Connection Results and Pictures.

CenMASC was approved to host the 2011 MASCA NATIONALS!!!  Save the date:  April 27-May 1st, 2011 at Purina Farms, in Gray Summit, Missouri.

CenMASC, Central America Miniature Australian Shepherd Club, was formed to promote the miniature sized Australian Shepherd.  Our club's focus is on spending precious time with our dogs, having fun, and showing the world what amazing little dogs we have!!!

If you are in the Central Region and enjoy herding, rally obedience, conformation, disc dog, or any dog sports, consider joining our club to share what you know, and make your dog a SUPER DOG!!!  Contact Connie Brogan at Dtownconnie@aol.com for information about joining CenMASC.

We have several events planned for 2010, and hope to host MASCA Nationals in 2011 at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO.

Visit our Events page for upcoming Rally O, conformation, CGC, disc dog events.

CenMASC will be offering the Canine Good Citizenship test at the Coldwater Connection on June 5.
The CGC Test is a certification program that rewards dogs who are well-behaved companions at home and in the community. Dogs who succesfully complete the 10 step test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club and a blue and yellow bandana. Patches, pins, and collar tags may also be purchased from AKC. Pictures will be taken of your dog the day of the show.

The 10 Step Test includes:
1. Accept a Friendly Stranger
2. Sit Politely for Petting
3. Appearance and Grooming
4. Walking on a Loose Leash
5. Walk Through a Crowd
6. Sit and Down on Command/ Stay in Place
7. Come When Called
8. Reaction to Another Dog
9. Reaction to Distractions
10. Supervised Separation (3 minutes)

To enroll in the test, click here. For more information on the Coldwater test, email the evaluator, Barbara Byer, byerbrl@mailstation.com  For more information on the AKC CGC program and details on each step of the test, see the AKC CGC website www.akc.org

(Jan's Libby)

Click here for the Frosty Connection Results and Pictures.