2025 Champions Crowned in AKC Obedience and Rally
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 800 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. Competitions were held July 3rd-7th, 2025 at the Purina Events Center in Gray Summit, MO.
“It was exciting to watch the outstanding performances as the new National Champions were crowned in Obedience and Rally,” said Diane Schultz, AKC Director of Obedience, Rally and Tracking. “The dogs and handlers participating in these events represent the finest in their sports from across the country. We’re thrilled to celebrate their dedication and talents. All of us at the American Kennel Club want to thank our exhibitors, volunteers, judges, and supporting clubs for helping us host these spectacular competitions. We treasure the memories and friendships these competitions allow us to share.”
The 2025 Winners:
AKC National Obedience Championship
The 2025 AKC National Obedience Champion is:
Champion: OTCH2 Maranatha’s Like A Man Possessed UDX2 OM3, a Labrador Retriever known as Zesty, handled by Petra Ford of Washington, NJ
1st Runner-Up: OTCH3 Surefire Up To Speed UDX2 OM3 MH, a Golden Retriever known as Swift, handled by Mara Wacker of Hastings, MN
2nd Runner-Up: OTCH7 High Times Quiet Riot UDX6 PCD OGM BN JH, a Golden Retriever known as Riot, handled by Jan Curran of Upper Black Eddy, PA
3rd Runner-Up: OTCH9 HC MACH2 RACH Rapideye Wireless Dell UDX10 PCDX OGM VER RM2 RAE2 HSAs HSBs HIBs HXAds MXG MJS MXF TQX T2B2, a Border Collie known as Dell, handled by Mary Whorton of Rougemont, NC
AKC Rally® National Championship
The 2025 AKC Rally® National Champion is:
Champion: OTCH2 RACH3 Summer Brook Nothing But Love UDX2 PCDX OM5 RM7 RAE7 AXP OJP CGC, a Golden Retriever known as Tara, handled by Karen Summers of Chelsea, AL
Rally Master: RACH Mattie Ross CDX BN RM3 RAE6 AX OAJ XF CA BCAT SWA CGC, an All-American dog known as Mattie, handled by Arwen Price of Richmond, KY
Rally Excellent: Vos Van De Nacht I’ll Take Another RE OA AXJ OF CA BCAT CGCA TKA, a Belgian Malinois known as Soba, handled by April Pelletier of East Sandwich, MA
Rally Advanced: GCH CH Nighthawk’s Jinx, You’Re It! CD BN RE CGC TKN, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel known as Jinx, handled by Daviann Mitchell of Santa Clarita, CA
Rally Intermediate: Hyper Piper RAE FDC CAA FCAT4 SWA SHDN CGCA CGCU TKA ATT FITG, a Miniature American Shepherd known as Piper, handled by Kristen Liesman of Edmond, OK
Rally Novice: Majestic Livin Down Bi The River RN FCAT6, an Australian Shepherd known as Farley, handled by Christine Hubacek of Menomonee Falls, WI
Watch these amazing dogs earn their championship titles on demand on AKC.tvTM. AKC.tv is available 24/7 on the web and on the AKC.tv app. Download the app today! It is also available on most streaming platforms.
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on Jul 11 2025. Filed under Current Articles, Featured.
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