This past weekend, thousands of dogs and dog lovers descended on Orlando, Florida for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center. Here are a few highlights:
- New world records were set during the Elite Finals of Dock Diving. The winning jump was 30 feet 7 inches by a Labrador Retriever named Storie. See the full results and watch Storie’s record-breaking jump:
Storie just broke the NADD world record with a 30’7″ jump!!!
Posted by North America Diving Dogs – NADD on Saturday, December 12, 2015
- Three individuals were recognized for making outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs with AKC Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipients were Patti L. Strand, John Cox, and John Russell.
- The amazingly decorated Chihuahua booth took the AKC Meet the Breeds® Best Booth in Show.
- Five dogs and their handlers were named winners of the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational. See the list of winner’s for each height division here and watch the finals:
- Five AKC Award For Canine Excellence winners were honored during the National Championship. See ACE winner George and his owner Bella accept their award:
(See all the ACE winners accept their awards at live.eukanuba.com)
- John Buddie of Tartanside Collies was named 2015 AKC Breeder of The Year.
- GCH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, a German Shorthaired Pointer also known as “CJ,” and his breeder-handler Valerie Nunes-Atkinson took the Best Bred-By Exhibitor in Show. CJ was very proud of his accomplishment:
- The crowning of a new National Champion. GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd was named Best In Show after a tough competition with more than 4,000 dogs. Read more about the Reserve Best In Show and the group winners here.
Click here for more information about the 2015 AENC National Championship