2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin

Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
December 17 & 18, 2022

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 2022 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, the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, AKC Fast Cat Invitational and Dogs Diving. 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, 2022
Judging Programs for AKC National Championship, AKC /Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes, AKC National Owner-Handled Series Final

October 4, 2022
The official AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premium List is now online.

October 4, 2022
The official AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes Premium List is now online.

September 6, 2022
RV parking information – This is for on-site overnight RV parking. Space is limited.

September 6, 2022 (9/8/22 – List updated Additional Hotel Added)
Hotel Room Blocks Open on Tuesday September 6th at 1PM ET

August 22, 2022
2022 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judging Panel Released

August 22, 2022
2022 AKC / Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes Judging Panel Released

January 21, 2022
2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Released

ABOUT THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.

ABOUT ROYAL CANIN USA
Royal Canin USA is a leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 40 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.