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"This year’s event, held at the Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center, featured not only our prestigious conformation, obedience and rally shows but also exciting agility trials and Fast CAT competitions. We are proud to welcome specialty clubs such as the Utah Bulldog Club, Utah Shetland Sheepdog Association, Salt Lake Doberman Pinscher Club, Utah Collie Club, Great Basin Non-Sporting Club of Utah and Group IV Terrier Club of Salt Lake. Over the years, the Beehive Cluster has also hosted Regional Specialties, National Specialties and special interest events like Foundation Stock Service shows, puppy competitions and more. 

A popular event at our shows is the Dutch Oven Lunch. We are proud to host this memorable event for exhibitors that celebrates the spirit of community and camaraderie that makes our shows so special.

Our Cluster is also proud to contribute to the safety and well-being of K9 officers in Utah. Intermountain Kennel Club Inc. and Utah Valley Kennel Club Inc. provide custom-fitted bulletproof vests for K9 units to help protect these brave animals while they are performing their vital duties. Over the years, we have donated bulletproof vests to K9 officers with the Utah Highway Patrol, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Utah County Sheriff’s Office that might. Each vest, valued at approximately $1,700, offers crucial protection for K9 officers that might not otherwise receive this life-saving equipment. In the early years, we donated one vest annually to the Utah Highway Patrol. However, as demand increased, we have proudly begun donating two vests per year and even had the honor of donating a fully trained K9 partner.

The Utah Beehive Cluster is grateful to all the clubs and volunteers who contribute to making this event a highlight of Utah’s dog show calendar. We look forward to hosting many more years of celebrating dogs, their skills and their invaluable contributions to our society."