Antietam's Mission

A.C.S.C was established in 1995. Our club's mission is to involve people in the general Frederick MD. area on all that is wonderful about owning, caring for and working with the Samoyed. The Samoyed makes an excellent family pet and companion. A working breed, they are happy to participate in therapy, sledding and herding activities. A.C.S.C. encourages responsible dog ownership. We strive to educate all interested on the appropriate care of the Samoyed. We promote and educate members on responsible breeding practices. Healthy dogs that are clear of known genetic diseases and come close to the standard set forth by our parent club, The Samoyed Club of America, are the only dogs used in breeding programs. We recommend obedience training and other specific activities, such as Agility, to enrich your life with your Samoyed. A good number of members show their dogs at A.K.C. sanctioned dog shows. Although a thick skin is needed, it can be very rewarding to put an A.K.C. Championship title on your dog. Mostly, we look to support you to guarantee your success as a dog owner and the full rich life, however short, of your beloved Samoyed.

We are currently licensed by the American Kennel Club to hold Specialty Shows.

We are a diverse group of folks with at least one thing in common; we all love Samoyeds. 

Variously, we enjoy pack hiking, agility, conformation showing, obedience, herding, sledding, therapy, weight pulling and many other activities with our Samoyeds. We all love snuggling on the couch with our "Sammy spuds!"

If you share our love of the Samoyed breed, you might be interested in joining our group!