Club History
The Clearwater Kennel Club was established as an American Kennel Club licensed institution in 1941. It was a small club whose main role was to play a part in the Winter Florida Circuit of dog shows.
In those days, most Florida clubs had one show a year, in the winter. Their show was set up so that exhibitors could escape the winter months, starting in Jacksonville, through Orlando to Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa, down to Sarasota and finish in Miami
Most shows had under 500 dogs entered. In the 1950's the Clearwater show was held in the old Clearwater Municipal Building, which has long since been torn down.
The Clearwater Kennel Club owns property in Brooksville Fl, with two other Kennel Clubs and together we hold 10 shows in January with entries exceeding 2000 per day.
However, the Clearwater Kennel Club is about more than just holding dog shows. It's active and hardworking membership are involved in all sorts of canine activities.
