2024 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
December 14 & 15, 2024
AKC National Championship Judge Changes:
Ms. Pamela Bruce will Judge Toy Fox Terriers in place of Gina Wieser and will Judge Lancashire Heelers in place of Ms. Linda L. Robey.
Mrs. Sheila DiNardo will Judge Spaniels (Boykin) in place of Mrs. Cindy C Lane and will Judge Setters (Irish Red and White), Spaniels (American Water ) and Spaniels (Irish Water) in place of Mrs. Joan V. Savage.
Mr. Jamie Hubbard will Judge Borzois, Grand Basset Griffons Vendeens in place of Ms. Bonnie P. Threlfall; Bearded Collies in place of Mr. Norman B. Kenney; Kerry Blue Terriers in place of Mrs. Rosalind Kramer; Parson Russell Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers and Welsh Terriers in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson; Czechoslovakian Vlciaks, Danish-Swedish Farmdogs, Dutch Shepherds, German Spitz, Peruvian Inca Orchids, Portuguese Podengos, Teddy Roosevelt Terriers and Yakutian Laikas in place of Mr. Clay Coady.
Mrs Rosalind Kramer will Judge Affenpinschers in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson.
Mr. Desmond J. Murphy will Judge Pekingese in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson.
Ms. Pamela S. Lambie will Judge Spaniels (Clumber) in place of Mr. Frank Kane.
Mrs. Cindy C. Lane will Judge Norfolk Terriers in place of Mr. Frank Kane.
Mr. David R Miller will Judge Lowchen in place of Mrs. Eva E. Berg.
Mrs. Victoria Seiler-Cushman will Judge Chinese Shar-Pei in place of Mr. Elliott B. Weiss.
Mr. Carl Gene Liepmann will judge Best in Show in place of Mr. Terry Stacy
All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition will be Judged on Saturday
All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday
The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular special attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC Obedience Classic, with junior events in each sport.
News & Updates
December 1, 2024
Judging Programs for AKC National Championship, AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes, AKC National Owner-Handled Series Final
November 22, 2024
AKC National Championship Judge Changes:
Ms. Pamela Bruce will Judge Toy Fox Terriers in place of Gina Wieser and will Judge Lancashire Heelers in place of Ms. Linda L. Robey.
Mrs. Sheila DiNardo will Judge Spaniels (Boykin) in place of Mrs. Cindy C Lane and will Judge Setters (Irish Red and White), Spaniels (American Water ) and Spaniels (Irish Water) in place of Mrs. Joan V. Savage.
Mr. Jamie Hubbard will Judge Borzois, Grand Basset Griffons Vendeens in place of Ms. Bonnie P. Threlfall; Bearded Collies in place of Mr. Norman B. Kenney; Kerry Blue Terriers in place of Mrs. Rosalind Kramer; Parson Russell Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers and Welsh Terriers in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson; Czechoslovakian Vlciaks, Danish-Swedish Farmdogs, Dutch Shepherds, German Spitz, Peruvian Inca Orchids, Portuguese Podengos, Teddy Roosevelt Terriers and Yakutian Laikas in place of Mr. Clay Coady.
Mrs Rosalind Kramer will Judge Affenpinschers in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson.
Mr. Desmond J. Murphy will Judge Pekingese in place of Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson.
Ms. Pamela S. Lambie will Judge Spaniels (Clumber) in place of Mr. Frank Kane.
Mrs. Cindy C. Lane will Judge Norfolk Terriers in place of Mr. Frank Kane.
Mr. David R Miller will Judge Lowchen in place of Mrs. Eva E. Berg.
Mrs. Victoria Seiler-Cushman will Judge Chinese Shar-Pei in place of Mr. Elliott B. Weiss.
Mr. Carl Gene Liepmann will judge Best in Show in place of Mr. Terry Stacy
November 21,2024
Alex Wheeler will judge Rat Terriers in place of Andrew Green
October 2, 2024
The official AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premium List is now online.
October 2, 2024
The official AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes Premium List is now online.
October 2, 2024
The official AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals Premium List is now online.
July 30, 2024
Hotel Room Blocks Open on Tuesday July 30th at 1PM ET
July 10, 2024
RV parking reservation form & information – This is for on-site overnight RV parking. Space is limited.
February 21, 2024
2024 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Released
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