UKC Shed Dog Nationals
March 28-30, 2025
Ballard Nature Center, 5253 US-40, Altamont, IL 62411
Altamont, IL
2025 Details
2025 Elite Shed Dog Nationals Packet (PDF)
2025 Elite Shed Dog Nationals - Event Ad (PDF)
Advanced Entry Only Event!
Entries Open: Monday, February 3, 2025
Entries Close: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Entry Limits
A maximum of three (3) dogs may be entered per handler for each class. Youth entries will be counted as a Working entry.
Entry Qualification
All dogs must be permanently registered (or have a UKC PL or TL number) to compete.
Working: Dogs must have 2 passes since 2024 Nationals.
Champion: Dogs must have 4 passes (from either Working or Champion) since 2024 Nationals.
Entry Fees
- $95 Entry for Champion and Working
- FREE Youth Entry
- $20 Banquet Ticket. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.
About Shed Dog Nationals
The goal of this event is to showcase and celebrate the finest talent from around the country in the sport of shed dogs. Awards and recognition will be bestowed upon deserving individuals and a quality experience promised to all who qualify and throw their hat in the ring for contention. Spectators are welcome. Anyone interested is invited to attend to learn more about the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series events for shed antler recovery dogs.
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Interested in having a vendor booth at the 2025 Shed Dog Nationals? Please send an email with your booth and product description to vendors@ukcdogs.com for an application.
UKC Contact
huntingops@ukcdogs.com
100 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo MI 49002-5584
269-343-9020
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