The members of the Elgin County Beagle Club wish to thank all of the participants that attended the CKC approved Brace Field Trial on April 19 & 20. The weather was superb and we trust that everyone enjoyed himself or herself. Although the numbers may have been down a little it did not weaken the quality of the entries. The classes finished in good time both days, which made it even better. We want to thank the members that worked hard to host this event for both days.

Our congratulations go to all the owners and the handlers of the beagles that placed in the classes.

Club History

The Elgin County Beagle Club was founded in the year 1950 at the home of George Sherman in

Rodney, Ontario in Elgin County. This is where the name originated from. The members who founded

the club at this time were Joseph Tiede, Marg Tiede, Archie Steel, Ross Todd, George Sherman, and Clarence Ross. The club held its first Field trials at New Glasgow, Ontario until 1956 when the club moved their events to Forest, then to Dorchester, and Napier.

in 1969 the club purchased eighty-nine acres of land near Appin, Ontario. The club sold shares to the members at this time to meet the cost of buying and developing the land. It was through very hard work and many donations from the members that the clubhouse was build on these grounds. The mortgage was paid off on the property in 1980 and these shares were no longer sold. The beagle club developed a procedure that allowed the members to each get one share when they met the criteria set out by the club. Today, the members are very proud of this club and work very hard to keep it in operation.

Pictured here are some of the club members and families that were working hard to make some money for the club again.

We want to thank all members that contribute to the success of our organization in what ever means they can. Without your contribution to the Elgin County Beagle Club we would not be what we are today