The American Kennel Club Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport Winners

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC^®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports.  The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a given sport.

The 2018 Breeder of the Year by Sport award recipients are:

Pointing Breed Field Events          James and Sarah Messer                       GSP

Retriever Field Events                  Michael Beadle                                        Labradors

Spaniel Field Events                     David L. Morse                                        Springers

Hound Field Events                      Gloria LaTour                                          Dachshunds

Herding                                         Joyce Norris                                            Border Collies

Lure Coursing                               Shannon Lyons                                       Whippets

Earthdog                                       Wayne and Joyce Kirn                            Border Terriers

Coonhounds                                 Steven Gambel                                        B&T Coonhounds

Agility                                             Dr. Patricia Princehouse                         Pyrenean Shepherd

Obedience                                    Glenda Manucy                                       Golden Retrievers

Rally                                              Ronnie Bizer                                           Golden Retrievers

Tracking                                        Gayle Watkins                                         Golden Retrievers

“Knowledgeable breeders are critical to the continued success of canine sports.  These breeders have shown a long-term dedication to enhancing breed instincts and breeding sound dogs with good temperaments,” said Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President for Sports and Events. “Their accomplishments represent the highest level of commitment to their breeds and sports.”

Each recipient received a Breeder of the Year rosette mounted in a shadow box.

The American Kennel Club salutes these individuals for their dedication and success in breeding purpose-bred dogs.

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