The 19th annual AKC® Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 14-15, 2024 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for [...]
Sandi Lyon was presented with the 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Margaux Bouviers at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred [...]
Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as “Digger” triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Digger,” owned and bred by Kay Canaan of Gaffney, SC, was [...]
The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Windfall Adesa 3 Wire Winter @ Emerald Mtn CD RN FDC CGC, a Bernese Mountain Dog known affectionately as “Ulli” owned and handled by Beth Dennehy and bred by Kris Hayko and Michael Knicely D.V.M. The 2024 NOHS Finals Best in [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Lila Holberg with her Pointer GCH CH Southern Summit Hot Gossip JH 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 the 24th year at [...]
Seven years ago on a cool April morning, I was walking a pristine trail in northern Michigan when I ran into two men doing pre-season birddog training. They had three dogs between them; a Pointer, English Setter, and a remarkable Gordon Setter named Echo.
Show Name: American Kennel Club Location: Orlando, FL Show Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016 Judge Dr. Anthony DiNardo Dog Reg: GCh. Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky Breed: Puli Handler: Linda Pitts Owner: E Charles, J Beaudoin, L Pitts, P Kelly & S Huebner Breeder: Sue Huebner Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Belle Creeks All I Care About Is Love [...]
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 29th, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. Hosting the broadcast are AKC Executive Secretary [...]
Currently, only 10 breeds are designated to be judged on the ramp. These breeds are Clumber Spaniel, Lagotto Romagnolo, Sussex Spaniel, Basset Hound, Cirneco Dell’Etna, Kerry Blue Terrier, Bulldog, Keeshond, Chinese Shar-Pei, and Chow Chow. Effective February 26, 2025, the Spanish Water Dog will be moved from “ramp optional” to “ramp only.” While there are [...]
Show Name: AKC Eukanuba National Championship Location: Orlando, FL Show Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012 Total Entry: 4347 Best In Show Judge: Mr Edd Bivin Dog Reg: GCh Afterall Painting The Sky Breed: Wire Fox Terrier Handler: Gabriel Rangel Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr & Torie Steele & S & M Olund & Diane Ryan Reserve BIS [...]
