The Nutmeg Cluster

06/18/2025

SHARE YOUR BREED WITH THE PUBLIC! We are once again holding an AKC Meet The Breeds during the Big E Fair in West Springfield, MA. Our dates are September 12 - 14 and Sept 26 - 28. Parking passes and admission tickets will be provided for each of the four stations. Each station will have 2 chairs and a grooming table if needed. The shifts run from 10am - 1pm, 1 - 4pm and 4 - 7pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sign up is first come, first served online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AACAE2AA4FE3-meet #/

Dogs must be well-socialized and able to accept three hours of constant attention from the public. Questions? Please call Laurie Maulucci at 860-490-7666 or email [email protected]. This is a fabulous opportunity to educate the general public about your breed. Thanks so much for your help.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

10/27/2024

Entries are open for the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster. Four all-breed shows in West Springfield, MA with NOHS, 4-6, Obedience three days and Rally all four days. Our dates are Thursday, 11/21 through Sunday, 11/24. 4 days of Agility trials held at the same location.

Reduced entry fee for Puppy and BBE classes.

Specialties and/or Supported Entries for Labradors (3), Danes (4), Beagles(4), Samoyeds(2), Collies(2), Tollers (4), Dachshunds(3), Akitas(2), Fox Terriers(2), Boston Terriers(2), Border Collies(2), Chesapeakes, English Setters, Gordon Setters(2), English Springer Spaniels(2), Pembrokes(2)

CGC and Novice Trick Dog Testing on Saturday 11/23.

Lots for Juniors. Friday Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Breed Trivia Contest and Steward training. Saturday Junior Showcase Rally Trial. Junior Handlers AKC RHP Clinic, Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Sunday Scavenger Hunt and Meeting for New Junior Handlers.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Maulucci at [email protected] or 860-490-7666.

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09/24/2024

It's going to be a beautiful day on Sunday - great time to practice at 2 matches and a handling class!

08/08/2024

Many of you have stepped up in the past to help with the AKC Meet The Breeds we hold for six days during the Big E Fair in West Springfield by bringing your dogs to help educate the public. We are traditionally the first 3 days and the last 3 days. In 2024 that translates to September 13-15 and 27-29.

This year in order for us to host this event we need people to set up, take down and man the information tables, as the regular crew members all have scheduling conflicts, particularly on Sept 27-29. The MTB event runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm each day.

At this moment our space in Farm-a-Rama is available on the middle weekend, Sept 20-22 in the event we can get workers for that weekend INSTEAD of 27-29.

I will still be able to collect the sign-ups online like last year, and will organize the parking passes and entry tickets. We need volunteers on the first weekend to man the tables and put everything away on Sunday night in a space reserved for us by ESE less than 10 feet away.

On the second weekend we need volunteers to unpack and display the materials, man the tables and break the display down again on Sunday night. We have someone to retrieve the boxes of pamphlets, tablecloths and grooming tables on Monday the 30th after the fair.

If you can help in any way please contact me asap at 860-490-7666 or email so we can make a decision about moving forward with a 2024 MTB.

Thank you so much.
Laurie Maulucci
860-490-7666
[email protected]

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11/05/2023

Entries close this Wednesday for the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster. Four all-breed shows in West Springfield, MA with NOHS, 4-6, Obedience and Rally all four days. Our dates are Friday, 11/24 through Monday, 11/27. 4 days of Agility trials held at the same location.

Specialties and/or Supported Entries for Labradors(3), Danes (4), Beagles(4), Samoyeds(3), Collies(2), Tollers (2), Dachshunds(2), Akitas(2), Fox Terriers(2), Boston Terriers(2), Border Collies(2), Chesapeakes, Goldens, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Pembrokes(2),

Friday 1/2 hour after BIS 1st Annual Northeast Juniors Judge the Pros! Professional Handlers will be judged by the Best and Reserve Best Junior of the Day. Entries can be made by a donation in the amount of your choice. All donations will be directed to the Lauren Arch Art Scholarship Fund in memory of Lauren. Not a handler or not able to compete? All donations are welcome from handlers and non-handlers alike. Please contact Jennifer Leitao [email protected] or Karen Mammano [email protected].

CGC and Trick Dog Testing on Saturday 11/25.
Lots for Juniors. Friday Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Breed Trivia Contest and Steward training. Saturday Junior Showcase Rally Trial. Junior Handlers AKC RHP Clinic, Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Sunday Scavenger Hunt and Meeting for New Junior Handlers.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Maulucci at [email protected] or 860-490-7666.

10/19/2023

Entries opened last week for the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster. Four all-breed shows in West Springfield, MA with NOHS, 4-6, Obedience and Rally all four days. Our dates are Friday, 11/24 through Monday, 11/27. 4 days of Agility trials held at the same location.

Specialties and/or Supported Entries for Labradors(3), Danes (4), Beagles(4), Samoyeds(3), Collies(2), Tollers (2), Dachshunds(2), Akitas(2), Fox Terriers(2), Boston Terriers(2), Border Collies(2), Chesapeakes, Goldens, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Pembrokes(2),

Friday 1/2 hour after BIS 1st Annual Northeast Juniors Judge the Pros! Professional Handlers will be judged by the Best and Reserve Best Junior of the Day. Entries can be made by a donation in the amount of your choice. All donations will be directed to the Lauren Arch Art Scholarship Fund in memory of Lauren. Not a handler or not able to compete? All donations are welcome from handlers and non-handlers alike. Please contact Jennifer Leitao [email protected] or Karen Mammano [email protected].

CGC and Trick Dog Testing on Saturday 11/25.

Lots for Juniors. Friday Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Breed Trivia Contest and Steward training. Saturday Junior Showcase Rally Trial. Junior Handlers AKC RHP Clinic, Meeting for New Junior Handlers, Sunday Scavenger Hunt and Meeting for New Junior Handlers.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Maulucci at [email protected] or 860-490-7666.