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2025 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2025-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| March 13, 2025
Press Releases
GIANT SCHNAUZER “MONTY” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 24th AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Monty” triumphed over more than 5,600 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize when they were awarded Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 14-15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/giant-schnauzer-monty-wins-best-show-24th-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| December 30, 2024
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Regional Seminars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2025"] Save the Date: AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Regional Seminar, May 17 – 18, Forsyth, GA The AKC Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) is coming to Georgia! The next In Person Regional Seminar will take place on Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th in Forsyth, GA. This unique dog training event will take […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/regional-seminars/
| March 7, 2025
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| February 18, 2025
Expert Advice: Events
Taylor Johnson Wins 2025 Best Junior Handler at Westminster
Seventeen-year-old Taylor Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colorado a 3rd generation dog handler and breeder wins Best Junior Handler at the 149th Annual...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-best-junior-2025/
| February 12, 2025
Expert Advice: Events
Meet the Winners of the Inaugural Flyball Tournament at Westminster
As part of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show week, presented by Purina Pro Plan, the inaugural Flyball Tournament crowned its winning teams.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-flyball-tournament-2025/
| February 10, 2025
Expert Advice: Events
Border Collie ‘Vanish’ Wins 2025 Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
The 12th annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster has crowned its winner! Border Collie 'Vanish' and Emily Klarman, took home the top prize.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-masters-agility-2025/
| February 9, 2025
Expert Advice: Breed History
History of the AKC Breed Groups: Why Are There Seven Groups?
There's a reason why the AKC divides its breeds into seven groups. That reason is a mixture of tradition and breed function. But why?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/history-akc-breed-groups/
| January 17, 2025
Expert Advice: Juniors
Lila Holberg Wins Best Junior at 2024 AKC National Championship
Sixteen-year old Lila Holberg from Seattle, Washington and her Pointer GCH CH Southern Summit Hot Gossip JH was awarded the coveted Best Junior Handler...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lila-holberg-best-junior-2024/
| January 6, 2025
Expert Advice: Events
Group Winners Crowned at the 2024 AKC National Championship
The biggest Conformation event of the year is here, and the results are out! See the group winners of the 2024 AKC National Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-national-championship-group-winners-2024/
| December 30, 2024