The United Kennel Club (UKC) agility began in 1995. Their agility format followed the National Club for Dog Agility (NCDA). Both organizations were based on the ideas of Charles "Bud" Kramer from Manhattan, Kansas. In January, 1995, NCDA became part of the UKC organization. Dogs with titles earned in the original NCDA were carried over in the UKC records. The UKC provided a different form of agility than was currently seen elsewhere in the world, having an emphasis on accuracy rather than speed. The UKC has no restrictions on breeds or mixes. Its low jump heights coupled with shorter and wider equipment allow dogs to participate more easily in agility.
Events and Activities. Our event emphasis is on the owner-handler and breeder, and their dogs. The environment is friendly, open, fun, educational and competitive. While maintaining a degree of difficulty to preserve the integrity of the degree, UKC events and titles are attainable accomplishments for the amateur trainer and handler.
UKC events are, to a great degree, devoid of the pressure and disappointment experienced in similar events provided by competitive organizations. UKC encourages the owner/handler philosophy to aid in the growth and bond between owners and their dogs. This is proven over and over in the success and growth of our events across the country.
The physical home for UKC, a state-of-the-art office facility utilizing the latest in office technology, is located in the south-western Michigan city of Kalamazoo.
United Agility Champions-Excellent Mikie-Ch/U-ACHX Holm Mike L. Doglas, MX, MXJ, EAC, EGC, OJC, HIC, PT, CGC, VX Owned by Susan and Charles Gibson of Caledonia, MI Handled by Charles Gibson 6/08/96 AGI-Leg 1 1st Place 6/08/96 AGI-Leg 2 4th Place 5/09/98 AGI-Leg 3 200 10 points 2nd Place 42.00'/60' U-AGI 5/10/98 AGI-Leg 4 200 10 points 3rd Place 42.00'/60' 7/18/98 AGI-Leg 5 200 10 points 1st Place 7/19/98 AGI-Leg 6 200 10 points 1st Place 9/12/98 AGI-Leg 7 200 10 points 1st Place 9/13/98 AGI-Leg 8 200 10 points 1st Place 6/08/96 AGII-Leg 1 3rd Place 5/09/98 AGII-Leg 2 194 67.56'/70' 5/10/98 AGII-Leg 3 190 66.00'/70' U-AGII 7/18/98 AGII-Leg 4 200 10 points 1st Place 7/19/98 AGII-Leg 5 200 10 points 1st Place 9/12/98 AGII-Leg 6 200 10 points 1st Place U-ACH 9/13/98 AGII-Leg 7 200 10 points 2nd Place You need a 196 or higher to earn points toward the U-ACH title. 196 is 1 pt; 197 is 2 pts; 198 is 4 pts; 199 is 6 pts; 200 is 10 pts. You need to accumulate 100 points, with at least 40 coming from AGII. Total points earned overall=143 points. AGIII Legs toward U-ACHX--(five legs required): 9/19/98 AGIII-Leg 1 200 10 points 1st Place 9/20/98 AGIII-Leg 2 200 10 points 1st Place 10/11/98 AGIII-Leg 3 200 10 points 2nd Place 6/05/99 AGIII-Leg 4 200 10 points 1st Place 6/05/99 AGIII-Leg 5 200 10 points 1st Place U-ACHX 6/06/99 AGIII-Leg 6 200 10 points 1st Place 6/06/99 AGIII-Leg 7 200 10 points 1st Place U-AGI 5/09/98 U-AGII 5/10/98 U-ACH 9/12/98 U-ACHX 6/05/99 FIRST BEARDIE U-ACHX HIT 6/08/96 HIT 7/18/98 HIT 9/19/98 High Combined 9/12/98 High Combined 9/13/98 Second to HIT 6/5/99
Tasha-Ch/U-ACHX Meadow's Fantasia, MX, MXJ, OAC, OJC, OGC-V, CD, UCD, HIC, HCT, HT, CGC, VX
Owner/Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka, IN
UKC P201-115
2/11/95 Leg 1 197
2/25/95 Leg 2 177
3/18/95 Leg 3 200 U-AGI
3/19/95 Leg 4 197
5/06/95 Leg 3 U-AGII
AGI Legs toward the U-ACH--Total=68 points
5/07/95 198 4 points
7/16/95 197 2 points
11/18/95 197 2 points
11/19/95 199 6 points
2/18/96 198 4 points
5/11/96* 200 10 points 1st Place 44'/60'
6/08/96 200 10 points 1st Place
6/08/96 200 10 points 3rd Place
6/09/96 200 10 points 2nd Place
6/09/96 200 10 points 2nd Place
AGII Legs toward the U-ACH--Total=75 points
10/28/95 199 6 points 4th Place
11/18/95 200 10 points 2nd Place
11/19/95 200 10 points 2nd Place
3/09/96 199 6 points 1st Place
3/10/96 199 6 points 2nd Place
4/28/96 200 10 points 1st Place
5/10/96 196 1 point
5/11/96* 199 6 points 4th Place
6/08/96 200 10 points 2nd Place
6/09/96 200 10 points 2nd Place
You need a 196 or higher to earn points toward the U-ACH title.
196 is 1 pt; 197 is 2 pts; 198 is 4 pts; 199 is 6 pts; 200 is 10 pts.
You need to accumulate 100 points, with at least 40 coming from AGII.
Total points earned overall=143 points.
AGIII Legs toward U-ACHX:
(Five legs required. Five legs earned!)
9/12/98 Leg 1 197 3rd Place 86.00'/89'
10/11/98 Leg 2 199 2nd Place
2/20/99 Leg 3 198 2nd Place/4 48.00'/80'
3/20/99 Leg 4 198 2nd Place/7 58.46'/78'
6/06/99 Leg 5 198 2nd Place/3 U-ACHX
U-AGI 18 March 95
U-AGII 6 May 95 (NCDA)
U-ACH 8 June 96 (NCDA) FIRST BEARDIE U-ACH
U-ACHX 6 June 99
HIT 6/8/96
High Combined 6/8/96
*(UKC Premier in Michigan)
Maggie-U-ACHX Chivalrous Lassie in Regalia, AX, AXJ
Owned by Doug Klein of Flossmoor, IL
Handler: Jan Norikane for U-ACH and Jo Klein for U-ACHX
4/15/00 AGIII-Leg 1
2/18/01 AGIII-Leg 2 199 6 points
3/04/01 AGIII-Leg 3 199 6 points
3/17/01 AGIII-Leg 4
3/18/01 AGIII-Leg 5 U-ACHX
U-ACH on 1/29/00
U-ACHX on 3/18/01
"Maggie and Jo completed Mag's UKC U-ACH on 1/29/2000. Both Maggie and Jo were very happy. Maggie will concentrate on AKC competition with Jan for the rest of the summer. The plan is for her to wok on UKC AGIII during the next indoor season or fall/winter season in the midwest." - 3/21/00
United Agility Champions
Tasha-Ch/U-ACHX Meadow's Fantasia Owner/Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka, IN 8 June 1996 (NCDA) - FIRST BEARDIE U-ACH Mikie-Ch/U-ACHX Holm Mike L. Doglas Owned by Susan and Charles Gibson of Caledonia, MI Handled by Charles Gibson 12 September 1998 - U-ACH Maggie-U-ACHX Chivalrous Lassie in Regalia Owned by Doug Klein of Flossmoor, IL Handler: Jan Norikane 29 January 2000 - U-ACH Lakotah!-U-ACH-Walkoway's Vixen. Owner/Handler: Marilyn Snook of Clinton, IA 7 September 2003 - U-ACH
You need a 196 or higher to earn points toward the U-ACH title. 196 is 1 pt; 197 is 2 pts; 198 is 4 pts; 199 is 6 pts; 200 is 10 pts. You need to accumulate 100 points, with at least 40 coming from AGII.
United Agility II (U-AGII)titles: Dulcie-Southampton Sweetdulcimotion Owner/Handler: Nancy Steckel of Menomonee Falls WI 27 March 1994 (NCDA) U-AGII Max-Scotdale's Cortland Owner/Handler: Frank Konopasek of Darien, IL 8 May 1994 (NCDA) U-AGII Otter-Ch Wyndmist Honeybear Beardsly Owned by Dennis and Cheryl Fehrer of Wauwatosa, WI 31 July 1994 (NCDA) U-AGII Sophie-Jande's Divine Ms Plunk It Owner/Handler: Mary C Steckel of Menomonee Falls WI 13 January 1995 (NCDA) U-AGII Tasha-Ch/U-ACHX Meadow's Fantasia Owner/Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka, IN 6 May 1995 (NCDA) U-AGII Mikie-Ch/U-ACHX Holm Mike L. Doglas Owned by Susan and Charles Gibson of Caledonia, MI Handled by Charles Gibson 10 May 1998 U-AGII Maggie-U-ACHX Chivalrous Lassie in Regalia Owned by Doug Klein of Flossmoor, IL Handler: Jan Norikane ? U-AGII Lakotah!-U-ACH Walkoway's Vixen. Owner/Handler: Marilyn Snook of Clinton, IA 3 August 2002 U-AGII Willow-Baybreeze Image of Marshfen Handler: Jan Norikane of Crown Point, IN 13 April 2003 U-AGII Gina-Hyatt's Happy Go Lucky Girl Handler: Jan Norikane of Crown Point, IN 20 November 2005 U-AGII
United Agility I (U-AGI) titles: Ryan-Ch Jande's Hellava Knight Owned by Beth and Rick Canner of Seminole FL Handled by Beth Canner NCDA-U-AGI 22 Feb 1992 Mandy-Bardmoor's Beach Breeze (aka Baybreeze Beach Blanket) Owned by Beth and Rick Canner of Seminole FL Handled by Beth Canner NCDA-U-AGI 20 June 1993 Caliburn Arcadia Summer Fun Owner/Handler: Peggy Sumter of Tampa FL ? U-AGI Omega Jocala Blue Angel Owner/Handler: Peggy Sumter of Tampa FL ? U-AGI Otter-Ch Wyndmist Honeybear Beardsly Owned by Dennis and Cheryl Fehrer of Wauwatosa WI NCDA-U-AGI 23 Jan 1994 Dulcie-Southampton Sweetdulcimotion Owner/Handler: Nancy Steckel of Menomonee Falls WI NCDA-U-AGI 27 March 1994 Max-Scotdale's Cortland Owner/Handler: Frank Konopasek of Darien IL NCDA-U-AGI 8 May 1994 Sophie-Jande's Divine Ms Plunk It Owner/Handler: Mary C Steckel of Menomonee Falls WI NCDA-U-AGI 13 January 1995 Tasha-Ch/U-ACHX Meadow's Fantasia Owner/Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka IN NCDA-U-AGI 8 March 1995 Amber-Ch Spindrift Pride of Glengarry Owner/Handler: Pam Harris of Sparks NV U-AGI 18 April 1998 Mikie-Ch/U-ACHX Holm Mike L. Doglas Owned by Susan and Charles Gibson of Caledonia MI Handled by Charles Gibson U-AGI 9 May 1998 Drake-Ch Meadows' Legend of the Dragon Owner/Handler: Ann Krafcheck of Mishawaka IN UKC P252-369 U-AGI 5 June 1999 Becket-Ragtyme Talkin' Up a Storm Owner/Handler: Kim Horsley of Littleton CO U-AGI 17 July 1999 Maggie-U-ACHX Chivalrous Lassie in Regalia Owned by Doug Klein of Flossmoor IL U-AGI Handler: Jan Norikane Lakotah!-Walkoway's Vixen Owner/Handler: Marilyn Snook of Clinton IA U-AGI 5 August 2001 Simon-Britannia Simon Says UKC P321-921 Handler: Antoinette Krafcheck of Mishawaka IN U-AGI 17 November 2001 Jake-Wildwood Arcadia Fire Power Handler: Kathy Kimen of Ingleside IL U-AGI 30 March 2002 Willow-Baybreeze Image of Marshfen Handler: Jan Norikane of Crown Point IN U-AGI 17 February 2002 Gina-Hyatt's Happy Go Lucky Girl Handler: Jan Norikane of Crown Point IN UKC P428-983 U-AGI 20 February 2005 Indy-Tweeddale's Dream Catcher Handler: Terry Johnson of Haymarket VA UKC P390-404 U-AGI 12 June 2005 Cocoa-Spindrift Dont U Just Lovett Handler: Renee Lovett of Warren MI UKC P448-372 U-AGI 7 October 2005 Maggie-Brika's Millenium Promise Owner/Handler: Pearl Stokoe of Willard MO UKC P527-394 U-AGI 15 July 2007 Bella-Chaniam Anabella Bancharaid Owners: Maureen and Jean Larroux of Indian Rocks Beach FL/Handler: Mo Larroux UKC P482-137 U-AGI 1 June 2008 Oliver-Star Dust Bless the Broken Road Owner: Joanne Neville UKC LP 013-025 U-AGI 4 November 2012
United Agility I (U-AGI) legs: Kailey-Shanaspree Kick A Field Goal Handler: Betty Jo (BJ) Walker of Boulder CO Mindy-Chelsic N Brandmar High Altitude Handler: Betty Jo (BJ) Walker of Boulder CO
