Welcome to The Elmira Kennel Club, Inc.
Est. 1959
The Elmira Kennel Club, Inc. of Elmira, New York is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer dog club founded in 1959.
Our members consist of breeders, exhibitors, AKC judges and pet owners. Elmira Kennel Club members participate on many levels in AKC events, such as conformation dog shows, obedience trials, agility trials, hunting tests and many other performance and companion events.
Due to the risk of canine infectious respiratory disease spreading among dogs locally and nationwide, our handling classes have been cancelled for the remainder of 2023. We are hopeful to resume classes in the new year.
In-person Club Meetings have resumed!
Zoom options are also available for Club Meetings - please email for more information.
Shows & More
Wine Country 2023 will be held September 28 - October 1st
Check out this news story about Cornell vet students touring the 2022 dog show!
Click here to see our Wine Country donation to A New Hope Center
Click here to read an Article about the 2022 Wine Country Show in the Canine Chronicle
Who we are
The Elmira Kennel Club is an affiliated American Kennel Club all- breed dog club. We seek to promote the sport of purebred dogs while providing service for its community and fellowship for all interested in our canine friends.
Practice makes perfect!
Our dedicated club members hold handling classes throughout the year. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about showing your dog in conformation events, and is a good place to bring young puppies for show ring prep. Click here for more information.
Club Meetings
Come join us!
Club meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY at 7:00pm. All meetings are open to the public with the exception of January, July and December meetings which are for members and invited guests only. Zoom meetings are currently available to participate in Club Meetings - please email for more information.