Hockey went to the dogs

Posted 4/18/17

WAITING TO ENTER THE RING: Nine-year-old Brielle Duprut of Southwick, Mass. waits to show her Havanese at the Rhode island Kennel Club show this weekend at Thayer Arena. A FIRST FOR CADDY: Karen Scotti of Columbia, Conn. has the rapt attention of her dog

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Hockey went to the dogs

A FIRST FOR CADDY: Karen Scotti of Columbia, Conn. has the rapt attention of her dog as they wait to enter the ring. This was Caddy’s first show. Scotti said he enjoys the shows, which she has been doing for about 20 years. She said she gets to see friends and she always has a lot of fun.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

BETWEEN EVENTS: Participants and their dogs crowd the Thayer skating rink Saturday for the Rhode Island Kennel Club show and obedience trails.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

WAITING TO ENTER THE RING: Nine-year-old Brielle Duprut of Southwick, Mass. waits to show her Havanese at the Rhode island Kennel Club show this weekend at Thayer Arena.

(Warwick Beacon photos)

Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2017 1:08 pm

The ice was gone, but the Thayer skating rink saw plenty of action Saturday and Sunday as the Rhode Island Kennel Club that was founded in 1886 staged its show and trials. According to Vivian Marchetti of the club 395 dogs were registered to complete in the events that included the showing of about 80 breeds and obedience trials. Competitors came from across the country to participate in the show.