Press Releases

The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret BN RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Greta” owned by R Wickes & M Hancock & A Chism & A Chism, handled by Alexis […]

The 25th annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 28th, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the nation and 20 countries competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. “We’re excited to bring […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Tatum Bartlett with her Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen GCHS CH M & M Stellar Spotify was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler along with a $5,000 scholarship. The Junior Showmanship competition, for handlers between 9 to 18 years of age, was held for […]

Susan S. Giles was presented with the 2025 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos at the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13, 2025.  The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the leading voice for canine welfare and responsible dog ownership, is pleased to announce that Agi Hejja and Julia “Maddie” Powers were presented with the inaugural President’s Sportsman Award at the 25th AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL on Saturday, December […]

The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 132 dogs this past weekend at the AKC Rally Champion (RACH) Invitational. Competitions were held December 11-12, 2025, in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC […]

CH Meadowlake No More Cloudy Days, a Border Terrier known as “Brighty” triumphed over 1,602 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Brighty,” owned and bred by Karen […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the top Juniors in AKC Sports for 2025. The American Kennel Club recognizes and appreciates the participation of Junior handlers across all […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate six loyal, hard-working dogs and one incredible team that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The winners were carefully chosen from a pool of close to 700 impressive nominations and will be featured on Good Dog TV on AKC.tv!  An award is presented in each of […]

The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,557 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 13 and 14, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,602 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal […]