As you may be aware, the FSS committee of the AKC has advised the LCA that Leonbergers are approved to participate in AKC Companion Events (Tracking, Obedience, Rally and Agility) starting January 1, 2006. Currently our dogs can compete in Sanctioned ‘B’ Conformation and Obedience matches. The LCA Board has approved awarding LCA points for AKC Sanctioned B Conformation matches. The LCA is responsible for tracking participation in these events and reporting to the AKC. Anyone participating in an AKC event is requested to complete and submit the form that is available from the LCA website at Recording Form. Completed forms can be submitted to either of the following:

• Regular mail to:
Jim Henshaw
44 Mill Creek Road
St Regis, MT 59866

• Fax to:
Jim Carretta
(916) 989-9113

Questions regarding the form or about the information requested can be directed to Jim Carretta by phone at (916) 989-4501 or email Jim.

Any leonbergers participating in these events must be FSS registered (cost is $35.00). The registration form is located at: FSS Registration Form. The FSS Litter Registratin form is located at: FSS Litter Registration Form. To find out about local AKC clubs and events, go to the AKC Website

The LCNW board will work towards keeping the membership informed about local AKC events and requirements. Best of luck to those members who compete in these events - these are great opportunities to show off our wonderful dogs to the outside dog world.

Yours truly,