📅 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
📍 Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Barn
🏠 Address: 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Pending AKC Approval

Join us for an official AKC Temperament Test at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colorado! This event provides a great opportunity to evaluate your Great Dane (or any eligible breed) in a structured environment, assessing key temperament traits such as confidence, sociability, resilience, and response to stimuli.

This two test, one-day event is hosted by the Great Dane Club of Greater Denver. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog testing also available. Qualify for your ATT title in one day with two concurrent tests in one day!

Temperament Test Details:

🐶 What is the AKC Temperament Test?
The AKC Temperament Test (ATT) evaluates a dog's ability to handle real-world situations with confidence. Dogs are tested on their reactions to various sounds, sights, and interactions to assess their stability, sociability, and resilience.

🎯 Who Can Participate?

Open to Great Danes and all eligible breeds

Dogs must be at least 1 year old to participate

Both experienced and novice handlers are welcome!

🔹 How to Register:
Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited! More details on entry fees and registration deadlines will be announced soon.

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your dog’s temperament and earn an official AKC Temperament Test title! 🏅

📅 Dates: Thursday & Friday, September 18-19, 2024 (Specialty Shows)
📅 Additional All-Breed Shows: Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21, 2024
📍 Location: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
🏠 Address: 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016

Join us for two days of back-to-back Great Dane Specialty Shows followed by two days of all-breed competition at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado! This premier event, hosted by the Great Dane Club of Greater Denver, welcomes top competitors from across the Mountain West, Midwest, and West Coast for an exciting weekend of competition and camaraderie.

Great Dane Club of Greater Denver – Specialty Shows

📅 Thursday, September 18, 2024

Sweepstakes: Ms. Shayne Anderson

AM Specialty Judge: Charles Olvis

PM Specialty/BPUP Judge: Mr. Luis Fernando Arce

📅 Friday, September 19, 2024

Sweepstakes Judge: Maavrik Leitch DVM

AM Specialty/BPUP Judge: Robin MacFarlane

PM Specialty Judge: Jean Pero

Arapahoe Kennel Club – All-Breed Shows

📅 Saturday, September 20, 2024

Judge: TBD

📅 Sunday, September 21, 2024

Judge: TBD

🚨 Important Note: The Arapahoe Kennel Club will also be holding an All-Breed Show on Friday, September 19, but there will be no Great Dane entries that day due to the Great Dane Club of Greater Denver’s back-to-back Specialty Shows.

🔹 Show Superintendent: Onofrio

Stay tuned for entry details, premium lists, and show schedules! For questions or additional information, contact us here.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to compete, connect with fellow Great Dane enthusiasts, and celebrate this magnificent breed! 🏆🐾

📅 When: The third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM (MT)
💻 Where: Virtual via Teams

Join us for our monthly club meetings, where Great Dane enthusiasts come together to discuss upcoming events, specialty shows, breed education, and everything related to our beloved Danes. Whether you're a breeder, exhibitor, or a devoted Great Dane owner, our meetings are a great way to stay connected, share knowledge, and get involved with the club!

How to Attend

Meetings are held virtually via Teams, making it easy for members across Colorado and beyond to participate. If you're interested in attending, contact us here for the Zoom link and details.

📢 All are welcome! Whether you're a current member or considering joining, we encourage you to stop by and get to know our community. We look forward to seeing you! 🐾