The recognized area of SAM includes: Renton on the south, Snohomish County line on the north, Lake Washington on the west, and the Cascade mountains on the east.

An open membership club, Sammamish Kennel Club, Inc encourages individuals who are actively involved in any aspect of the sport of purebred dogs to apply for membership. SAM members are expected to be active in club events and to give back to the dog world.

SAM holds two all-breed shows each year. The winter show is held as part of a three-day cluster in January, and is one of the largest all-breed shows in the nation. Our summer show is held in late August in Redmond, Washington. Our dog shows include conformation, junior showmanship, obedience, rally and agility. Members are expected not to exhibit at Sammamish Kennel Club, Inc shows.

SAM hosts numerous specialty club shows the weekend of our summer show. Many of these shows feature sweepstakes as well as conformation and junior showmanship.

SAM always donates a percentage of its profits to worthy canine causes such as Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, the Humane Society, and the AKC Canine Health Foundation.

Education is also important. Activities range from health and first aid seminars to guest speakers at club meetings, visits to schools, and extended care homes by our club members. Each of our activities is educational as well as lots of fun for members and guests alike!

The best way to find out about Sammamish Kennel Club, Inc is to come to one of our meetings. We’re a friendly group of people who are involved in every aspect of dogs, from showing to obedience, agility, and pet ownership.