The American Kennel Club Announces Recipients of Junior Versatility Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Junior Versatility Awards through the AKC Junior Recognition Program. The program, which launched in March 2017, is designed to recognize Juniors that participate in a variety of sports. Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-of-junior-versatility-award/
| December 28, 2017
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2017 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 16-17, 2017 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the seventh year, and an AKC Rally® […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-at-akc-obedience-classic-and-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 20, 2017
American Kennel Club Announces the 2017 Breeder of the Year by Sport Winners
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the leading advocate for dogs, is delighted to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-the-2017-breeder-of-the-year-by-sport-winners/
| December 20, 2017
Cocker Spaniel “Striker” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship
COCKER SPANIEL “STRIKER” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT LARGEST EVER AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN National Champion Beats Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as “Striker” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize, a paw print pendant […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cocker-spaniel-striker-wins-best-in-show-at-largest-ever-akc-national-championship/
| December 19, 2017
Weimaraner “Gali” Wins Inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy And Junior Stakes
GCH CH Unity’s Maid an Entrance CGC, a Weimaraner known as “Gali” triumphed over more than 1,200 puppies and junior dogs to earn the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla. “Gali,” owned by Michelle Hunter and Gregory McLogan and Amy L. Tourond of Springfield, Missouri […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/weimaraner-gali-wins-inaugural-akc-royal-canin-national-all-breed-puppy-and-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2017
Bearded Collie “Ellee” Wins Best In Show At 2017 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Wigglesworth Aberlour’s Pyt CGC, a Bearded Collie known affectionately as “Ellee” owned and handled by Sharon Ipser and bred by Dawn Symes Mieras, Shannon Symes and Sharon Ipser. The 2017 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bearded-collie-ellee-wins-best-in-show-at-2017-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 17, 2017
Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year
Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year -Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin- Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The annual award […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/helyne-e-medeiros-named-2017-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 17, 2017
AKC Humane Fund Donates $40,000 to Animal Organizations
-Funds donated to help animal organizations with disaster relief efforts- In support of the people and pets affected by the recent natural disasters around the country, the AKC Humane Fund has donated $40,000, through its “Sandy Fund,” to four separate animal organizations. The donations of $10,000 each were made to The Sato Project, The Houston […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-humane-fund-donates-40000-to-animal-organizations/
| December 6, 2017
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day
AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day At 7pm ET With Guest Host Jerry O’Connell Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-premieres-on-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 1, 2017