UPDATED 8-27-09 50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks Brings New Record Check out the Schedule of Events for updated information for the Thursday Bench Show Be sure to check out the map of the grounds and the new headquarters, the Raper Center. The restaurants and businesses of Richmond are supporting the 50th Anniversary of Autumn Oaks. Click here for a list of the discounts. Judging Schedule and Ring Layout for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Bench Show

50th Autumn Oaks Schedule of Events UPDATED 8-19-09	The 50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks will be celebrated in Richmond, Indiana from September 3-6, 2009. A popular event from the beginning, the annual UKC Autumn Oaks has grown to be one of the largest sporting dog events in the world. Special events and celebrations are planned in conjunction with the yearly coonhound competitions. Watch this page for news, updates, and special historical Autumn Oaks features, as we count down to the 50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks! Hotels and campgrounds for 2009 Autumn Oaks. Many thanks to the 2009 Autumn Oaks Sponsors!
Let The Countdown Begin! This year, we are proud to offer Thursday events which will feature some non-licensed classes totally new to the coonhound world. It’s the perfect opportunity to partner up with family and friends and showcase those nice hounds we are all so proud of: Stud Dog Competition, Brood Bitch Competition, Generations Competition and Pairs Class... read more.	The Best of Both Worlds Wayne Cavanaugh The 50th Anniversary of Autumn Oaks will be the largest collection of both nite hunt and bench show hounds in the world. Accordingly, it will be a prime opportunity to reassess where we have come from and where we are headed. It will be a great time to not only see the best of both nite hunt and bench show hounds, but also to consider whether or not we are all headed down the same path... read more.
Richmond / Wayne County Map Click for a larger map.	Wayne County Fairgrounds Reminder The city of Richmond, Indiana has graciously welcomed Autumn Oaks to the Wayne County Fairgrounds again for 2009. Please help keep the grounds clean - remember to pick up after yourself and your dogs! Please note that the Wayne County Fairgrounds is now a designated non-smoking area.

The 50th Anniversary is for the kids, too! Many fun activities will be available for kids all weekend! Check out all the cool kids stuff this year!

Autumn Oaks Updates Wayne Cavanaugh Those opposed to hunting and hounds would like nothing better than to be able to find instances of bad behavior and poor dog care. Let’s not give them a single reason. Individually and collectively, we need to show our best efforts at all times. While the vast majority of the sport does a great job with dog care, we all need to remind those who don’t of our duty to the sport and the hounds. There is simply no excuse for letting your dogs soil the grounds without picking it up. There is absolutely no excuse for not providing shade, food and water for dogs at all times. The limited UKC staff tries our best to patrol what we can, but with a dozen of us, a hundred acres of fairgrounds, scores of hotels and plenty of work, we need everyone on board to keep the sport in the positive spotlight it so richly deserves... read more.

Recent News At UKC 10/30/2009: Annual UKC Halloween Costume Contest a Success Once Again! The United Kennel Club held its annual in-office Halloween Costume Friday, October 30. A long-standing tradition, this year's proved to be the the most succcessful so far! Contestants included: The Overall WInner - "Nancy" - of Sid Vicious and Nancy fame Second place - which one is the...   Read more here. 10/27/2009: Want Cash Back 10/22/2009: Top Ten RQE Host Clubs of 2009 10/20/2009: Arkansas State Youth Championship Results 10/14/2009: MOJO Wins Consecutive UKC Triple Crown Challenge! 10/11/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Saturday Nite Hunt Results 10/10/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Saturday Bench Show Results 10/10/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Friday Nite Hunt Results 10/09/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Friday Bench Show Results 09/29/2009: Interview from the 2009 World Hunt   News Archive.

In This Issue of Coonhound Bloodlines... Building a Good Reputation Nathan Lattimer - From September 2008 Youth Special Issue In today's world, just by reading the news and by hearing what is going on in the world, it has never been more obvious that we need better role models for our children. Read more here   The Hunt Of A Lifetime Foundation: Making Dreams Come True… Tiffany Ealy Hunt Of A Lifetime is a nonprofit organization based in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. It is for children with life-threatening illnesses 21 years of age and younger, and it arranges to send the youth on the hunting or fishing trip of their dreams. Read more here Learn more about Coonhound Bloodlines

This Weekend At UKC Coonhounds from around the country are invited to the BBCHA Fall Round-Up being held this year in West Plains, Missouri. This autumnal event is sure to be a success again this year. (More Information). Find an event in your area.

About UKC Coonhounds Hunting with hounds is an American Tradition that still enjoys immense popularity. UKC's competitive hound programs offer events for coonhound enthusiasts belonging to over 1,300 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. In fact, one of the UKC's series of events enters more than 17,000 coonhounds annually and ranks as the largest sporting dog event of any kind in the world! Read more here.