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Expert Advice: News
Why You Need to See Agility at the 2017 AKC National Championship
Agility is one of the fastest growing dog sports in the country and the single fastest growing event held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin. It's challenging, great fun for dog and handler, and thrilling for spectators. For the dog-human team, agility requires athleticism, concentration, training, and, most […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/see-agility-2017-akc-national-championship/
| November 1, 2017
Sports & Events
AKC 2011 Non Retrieving Championship: Tues
AKC 2011 Non Retrieving Championship: Tuesday Tuesday, May 3, 2011 By Bonnie Hidalgo, AKC Executive Field Representative Brown's B.B.J. (BJ) B M Jim & Sunny House owners, Jim House handler NFC/FC/AFC Tonelli's Sky High (Sky) GSP M Kathleen Boyd owner, Randy Berry handler This was the first brace on the second Tuesday morning of the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/tuesday2/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
2014 Pointing Gun Dog Championship Event Coverage
Non Retrieving Stake -- By Bonnie Hidalgo Photo Coverage Retrieving Stake -- By Tom Maneely Photo Coverage Day 1 -- Non Retrieving Stake This prestigious all breed Championship kicked off on Tuesday morning, May 6. The site is the Red Rocks BLM field trial area outside of Reno, NV. It is a big, beautiful […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/event-coverage-2014/
| October 26, 2017
Press Releases
Puli “Preston” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and Hundreds of International Competitors GCHB CH Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky, a Puli known as “Preston” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, held this weekend in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/puli-preston-wins-best-in-show-akc-national-championship-by-royal-canin/
| December 20, 2016
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin To Premiere on Hallmark Channel
Monday, January 23, 2017 Featuring Celebrity Jerry O'Connell Three-hour Special Broadcast Marks Return of Premiere Dog Show to National Television Royal Canin, a global pet food leader and The American Kennel Club today announced the return of the AKC National Championship to television via a new partnership with Hallmark Channel. The three-hour special, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-to-premiere-hallmark/
| November 17, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
A Dog Of Many Talents: Meet A Grand Champion Ibizan Hound Who Is Also A Service Dog
For 54-year-old Army veteran Rob Shaw life is a rollercoaster of psychological turbulence triggered by PTSD, severe depression, and anxiety disorder. In other words, there is plenty of bite behind the bark. For the past three years, a dose of Pepper has been the best prescription medicine in his attempt to overcome the challenges, all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/grand-champion-ibizan-hound-also-service-dog/
| July 7, 2016
Press Releases
Nations Top Agility, Obedience & Rally Dogs To Compete For National Championship Titles In Tulsa,OK
More than 1,600 talented purebred and mixed-breed canines will jump, heel and retrieve their way to Tulsa, Oklahoma March 18-20, 2016 for a series of Championship events hosted by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®). Over the three days, these top dogs will compete in the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nations-top-agility-obedience-rally-dogs-to-compete-for-national-championship-titles-in-tulsaok/
| March 10, 2016
Canine Partners
All-Americans To Compete at 2015 AKC Rally National Championship
There are 31 Canine Partners-enrolled dogs entered in this year’s RNC that takes place March 13 at Purina Farms in St. Louis, MO. Here are the contenders: Stella CD RAE7 AXP AJP NFP – Karen Powell – KY Biggie RAE2 MXP MJP XFP RATN – Karen Powell – KY Medendorps Hoodoo By […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-americans-to-compete-at-2015-akc-rally-national-championship/
| March 11, 2015
Press Releases
Nation’s Most Athletic Dogs to Descend on Tulsa for Championship Extravaganza
More than 1,600 of the nation’s top obedience, agility and AKC Rally® dogs will jump, heel and retrieve their way into Tulsa, Oklahoma for the first-ever Companion Events Extravaganza, hosted by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) on March 15-17, 2013. These talented canines will compete in the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nations-most-athletic-dogs-to-descend-on-tulsa-for-championship-extrav/
| March 1, 2013
Press Releases
New Championship Event and Two Titles Enhance AKC Pointing Breed Field Trial Program
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is expanding its Pointing Breed Field Trial program with several new offerings: the AKC Walking Gun Dog Championship and two new titles, Grand Field Champion and Grand Amateur Field Champion. “We’re pleased to add the Walking Gun Dog Championship and the Grand titles to the activities available in AKC’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-championship-event-and-two-titles-enhance-akc-pointing-breed-field/
| December 6, 2012
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Opened To All Competitors
The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba are pleased to announce that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will become an open show awarding Championship and Grand Championship points. This new format will begin with the upcoming AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December 15-16th, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re excited to open the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to all competitors,” […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-opened-to-all-competitors/
| April 17, 2012
Press Releases
Winner Crowned in AKC® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship
Pointer FC Old School Attitude prevailed at the recent American Kennel Club® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship, defeating the largest number of AKC Pointing Breed Field Champions ever assembled for a single event. “Bella,” handled by Greg Dixon of Wisconsin and owned by Justin Martin from Minnesota, was crowned at the historic Ames Plantation near […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winner-crowned-in-akcr-pointing-breed-gun-dog-championship/
| March 15, 2012
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Launches Grand Champion Ranking System
AKC's Newest Ranking System For Fanciers New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) proudly announces its newest conformation ranking system for dog show exhibitors and their dogs. The new Grand Championship Ranking System launches today with more than 1,000 dogs already ranked nationwide. Located in the new Grand Championship section of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-grand-champion-ranking-system/
| October 19, 2010
Press Releases
First 10 AKC Grand Champions in Each Breed to Receive Special Medallion
- First-Ever AKC Grand Champion "Stoli" Recognized at Oklahoma Dog Show - In recognition of the newest American Kennel Club® Grand Champion conformation title, a special blue enamel AKC Medallion will be sent to the owners of the first 10 Grand Champion title holders in each AKC-recognized breed to mark this historic achievement. To […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/first-10-akc-grand-champions-in-each-breed-to-receive-special-medallio/
| July 6, 2010
Press Releases
Weimaraner, Stoli, Leaves Paw Prints in AKC History Books as First AKC Grand Champion
The American Kennel Club’s first-ever Grand Champion title earner – a 4-year-old Weimaraner named GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden, completed the title requirements to earn the newest AKC title at the Coronado […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/weimaraner-stoli-leaves-paw-prints-in-akc-history-books-as-first-akc-g/
| May 26, 2010
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Launches 2010 Commemorative Poster Contest
The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce the start of the commemorative poster competition in which artists are encouraged to submit an original two-dimensional painting or drawing celebrating the theme: "The Wonderful World of Purebred Dogs." The poster will commemorate the 10th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship where thousands of top dogs from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-launches-2010-commemorative-poster/
| May 20, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces New Grand Champion Title
-- AKC® Champions Can Compete for Grand Champion Title at AKC Conformation Events -- The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that it will begin offering the Grand Champion title at AKC Conformation events. This new title will be available to AKC Champions of Record, giving the opportunity for Champion dog owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-new-grand-champion-title/
| April 15, 2010
Press Releases
Winners Crowned in AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC® Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships, sponsored by Purina and Tri-Tronics. The event was held April 28 - May 6 at the Red Rock Field Trial grounds north of Reno, Nev. This was the 15th running of this event, which has become the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-in-akc-pointing-breed-gun-dog-championships/
| May 14, 2008
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be Released on DVD
Whether you missed it the first time or want to add the world's top dogs to your DVD collection, the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be available on DVD beginning March 30 for $19.95. Ron Reagan, dog-show veteran Lee Arnold, and renowned dog-show judge Edd Biven, host the event which featured over 3,000 canines competing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-to-be-released-on-dvd/
| February 24, 2005
Expert Advice: Feature
Across Conformation Rings, ‘Enzo’ the Saint Bernard Shines
Owner-handler Evelyn Dixon, of New Market, MD, isn't the only one who shows her Saint Bernard, "Enzo," in the conformation ring — her son does, too.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/conformation-saint-bernard-enzo/
| March 28, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2024
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Agility Grand Championship (AGCH) AGCH MACH6 Mister Tedley MXS2 PDS MJS2 PJD PJDP MFG TQX T2B6 ACT2 TKA owned by Kathy Crain of […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2024/
| March 14, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2023 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor these knowledgeable and responsible breeders,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “Each of these individuals are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2023-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Brings Breed Representation to 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
You may not have heard of a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, but when you see Senna zipping around the AKC Agility Premier Cup, you'll be surprised at her talent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-senna-akc-agility-premier-cup-2023/
| August 14, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
A Poodle’s Purpose: One Breed’s Unexpected Versatility
Her name evokes images of a beloved princess or the ancient goddess of the hunt—Diana. She easily slips in and out of these roles, sometimes on the same day. One moment, she’s gleaming white, pouffed, and proud in the show ring. Turn around, and she’s dripping with pond water, her curls flattened out as she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/a-poodles-purpose/
| February 13, 2023
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
Up on His Feet: How Trick Dog Training Saved a Paralyzed Saluki
Sometimes it’s the journey, not the goal. And it took a devastating event, plus a bag of tricks, to show me that. My goal was to break yet another record with my Saluki, Pepe. He was already a Best in Show, National Specialty Best of Breed, Best in Field (Coursing), and High in Trial (both […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/trick-dog-training-saved-a-paralyzed-saluki/
| January 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Meeting the Standard in the Breed Ring & Field: Clapton
On show days, Clapton stalks points. The Standard Poodle champion is a seasoned competitor, knowing when to move out and when to freeze like a majestic statue. Out of the ring, Clapton continues his hunt, but for birds at field competitions where his talents have taken him to the top level. Clapton recently became […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meeting-standard-breed-ring-field-clapton/
| September 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Juniors
10-Year-Old Addie Weger Follows Dream of Showing Swedish Vallhunds
At only 10 years old, Addie Weger from Cameron, North Carolina is already a breeder, owner, and handler. Weger, who shows two Swedish Vallhunds – CH Hightower Au Reult Alva Elora “Eevee'' and Au Reult SD Maplewoof Master of Disaster “Valkyrie” – inspires other junior handlers to get involved and stay involved in dog sports […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/addie-weger-junior-handler-vallhunds/
| April 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: 12-Year-Old Sophia Norman & Her American Eskimo Dog
Sophia Rainna Jean Norman from Cincinnati, Ohio got started showing dogs when she was just five years old. Now twelve, she's a seventh-grader and an avid dog sports competitor with her American Eskimo Dog Sailor “CH Wintersun's Making Waves RN SNB SNE CGC TKN.” Getting Started At five, Norman started showing as part of Peewee […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-12-year-old-sophia-norman-american-eskimo-dog/
| April 19, 2022