The B.O.B. Cluster: Premiere Stand-Alone Group Cluster

The B.O.B. Cluster: Premiere Stand-Alone Group Cluster

We are excited to celebrate the dedicated breeders, hardworking owners, and all the exhibitors on their journey to achieving that coveted blue ribbon.

We are thrilled to announce the B.O.B. Group Cluster, marking a historic first for the AKC: a weekend devoted entirely to stand-alone Group shows. This premier event will take place from Friday, May 23rd, through Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. The venue is climate controlled with plenty of space for exercising your dogs, RV and general parking.

The B.O.B. Cluster will consist of five Group Shows showcasing the breeds from the Sporting, Working, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups, as well as the Miscellaneous breeds.

Sporting Dog Club of Virginia
Mid-Atlantic Working Group of Maryland
Virginia Toy Club
Mid-Atlantic Non-Sporting Club of Virginia
Mid-Atlantic Herding Group of Maryland

The weekend begins with each club hosting two shows on Friday, followed by one show each on Saturday and Sunday. In total, there will be four shows over three days. This schedule prioritizes the exhibitors and enables you to celebrate the Monday holiday in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Some of the attractions featured during this one-of-a-kind event:

Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, Evening Match
Best Gun Dog and Best Bred by Exhibitor Group
AKC National Owner-Handler Competition each day
CGC, and Fetch, Fast Cat Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Fast CAT

Here are some important details to note:

• Entry fees for the Puppy, Bred-By Exhibitor, and Junior Showmanship classes have been discounted.
• Supported Entries will receive rosettes and trophies as awards.
• The judging panel is exceptional, featuring many breeder judges and breed experts from that group.
• Dogs may remain in the building overnight, which will be secured each night.
• There are still a few slots available for vendor space.
• MB-F, Inc. is the Superintendent for the cluster.

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact the Cluster Show Chair, Richard Todd Jackson, at richardtoddjackson@yahoo.com or thebobcluster@yahoo.com.