The Aiken County Dog Club has its second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Aiken County Dog Club has its second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16

May 16, 2026·Mike Adams·1 Comment

AIKEN – About 30 dogs were part of the Aiken County Dog Club’s Second American Kennel Club Sanctioned A Match Saturday at the Highlands Event Center.

Dogs competed in a variety of categories according to breed.

A competitor talks to her dog as they await their turn in the ring at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dogs of various breeds competed in the ring at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dogs of various breeds competed in the ring at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dogs of various breeds competed in the ring at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A judge examines a Dalmatian at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A young competitor plays a game on her phone at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dog owners look on as they wait their turn to compete at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Participants were awarded ribbons for their winning dogs in several categories at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Participants brought 30 dogs to compete in the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A dog caches a treat from his handler at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dogs of various breeds competed in the ring at the Aiken County Dog Club’s second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including 11 in 2025 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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One response to “In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16”

  1. Lynda Chase says:
    May 17, 2026 at 12:24 pm

    Thanks Mike so much for coming to our show and sharing our lovely dogs! Lynda Chase

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