Greater Orange Park Dog Club, Inc.

05/19/2026

Researchers estimate that dogs are as bright as a 2-year-old human. However, some breeds stand out amongst the pack.

Stanley Coren, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, a renowned dog researcher, and the author of “The Intelligence of Dogs: Canine Consciousness and Capabilities,” defines three ways to measure dog intelligence: Instinct, adaptive problem-solving, and school learning.

Dive into the research at the link in the comments.

05/08/2026

🐾 GOPDC May Meeting! 🐾

The General Membership Meeting of the Greater Orange Park Dog Club is Monday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Orange Park Presbyterian Church 1905 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL

The meeting will be held in the church basement.➡️ Entrance is located on the east side of the church on Reed Street.➡️ Parking is available in the lot south of the church on Reed Street.

🚧 NOTE: There is active road construction so you will need to park in the dirt lot adjacent to the building. Parking may not be available on the street. Please use caution as the road and right of way may be torn up. 🚧

04/13/2026

🐾 Friendly Reminder — GOPDC Meeting Tonight! 🐾

The General Membership Meeting of the Greater Orange Park Dog Club is TONIGHT (Monday, April 13) at 7:30 p.m.

📍 Location:Orange Park Presbyterian Church 1905 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL

The meeting will be held in the church basement.➡️ Entrance is located on the east side of the church on Reed Street.➡️ Parking is available in the lot south of the church on Reed Street.

🚧 NOTE: There is active road construction so you will need to park in the dirt lot adjacent to the building. Parking may not be available on the street. Please use caution as the road and right of way may be torn up. 🚧

04/04/2026

🐾✨ A Day of Discovering Dogs at the Ancient City Classic! ✨🐾

One of the best parts of today’s show was meeting so many incredible breeds you don’t see every day. From familiar favorites to lesser-known companions, each dog brought its own personality, purpose, and history into the ring.

Dog shows are a wonderful opportunity to learn about breeds people may not often encounter and to appreciate the diversity, beauty, and unique traits that make every breed.

Thank you to all the exhibitors who share their passion, knowledge, and amazing dogs with spectators throughout the weekend!

If you haven’t visited yet, there’s still time to come out and experience the Ancient City Classic! You never know which new favorite breed you’ll discover. 🐶💙

04/04/2026

Good luck to all of the participants in the Ancient City Classic dog show this weekend

Let’s have some fun. It’s a lucky bunny week! Please take a picture if you find one of these and post it to Facebook and tag Dog Show Lucky Ducks and the greater Orange Park Dog Club. 

04/04/2026

Ancient City Classic Trophy Table
Celebrating Excellence in Conformation

These awards honor the dedication, presentation, and breed excellence showcased in today’s competition. Congratulations to all exhibitors striving for Best in Show!

04/04/2026

Stop by and visit our vendors. We have plenty of breakfast items, including waffle on a stick from Shipwrecked. They look and smell delicious. And Hot Java is here with caffeinated drinks, muffins and more.  Thank you all for being here today. 

03/30/2026

Here is Saturday’s judging panel -

03/28/2026

🐾✨ The Ancient City Classic is Almost Here! ✨🐾

Join us next weekend, April 2–5, for the Ancient City Classic Dog Show at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds — four exciting days celebrating the best of the canine world!

🐶 All-Breed Conformation Shows
🎯 Obedience & Rally Trials
⚡ Fast CAT® — watch dogs race in a thrilling 100-yard dash!

📍 St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 State Road 207, Elkton, FL
🕗 Judging begins daily at 8:00 a.m.
🎟️ FREE admission for spectators | $5 parking

Bring your family, bring a chair, and enjoy an action-packed weekend filled with amazing dogs, competition, and fun in the Ancient City!

11/16/2025

According to AKC registration statistics and AKC Canine Partners enrollments, Luna continues to hold on to the top spot for girl’s names, while Max returned to number one after being overtaken last year by Milo.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the most popular call names of 2025.