The Breeder of the Year program honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament, and quality of purebred dogs.

• Breeders of the Year: Dave and Peggy Helming, Pouch Cove Newfoundlands (from the Working Group)
• Sporting Group: Douglas A. Johnson, Clussexx Clumber Spaniels
• Hound Group: Karen Staudt-Cartabona, Majenkir Borzoi
• Terrier Group: William and Rebecca Poole, Rocky Top Bull Terriers
• Toy Group: Margery A. Shriver, Sheffield Pugs
• Non-Sporting Group: Roberta Lombardi, Rufkins Lhasa Apsos
• Herding Group: Michele Ritter, Britannia Bearded Collies