The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the leading voice for canine welfare and responsible dog ownership, is pleased to announce that Agi Hejja and Julia “Maddie” Powers were presented with the inaugural President’s Sportsman Award at the 25th AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL on Saturday, December 13th. [...]
Over 3,000 champion dogs representing all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 17 additional countries, will compete in the historic 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan on January 31 & February 2-3 in New York City. America’s most iconic dog show returns to Manhattan for its milestone anniversary event with [...]
CH Meadowlake No More Cloudy Days, a Border Terrier known as “Brighty” triumphed over 1,602 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Brighty,” owned and bred by Karen [...]
And just like that, the 2025 show year is over! Many tight races came down to the very last moment in the ring. The fact that the largest dog show in the country is the very last show of the year creates a certain amount of stress and tension for exhibitors. One win can change [...]
Show: Central Florida Miniature Schnauzer Club Location: Orlando, FL Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Judge: Maripi Wooldridge Dog: GCH Beauideal Gala Handler: Freddy Guzman Owner: L Sarvas & F Guzman Breeder: L Sarvas
Show: Hungarian Pumi Club of America Location: Orlando, FL Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Judge: Ms. Donna Gilbert Dog: GCHS Nixie Phantasia Breed: Pumik Handler: Maggie Lundquist Owner: M Lundquist & B Clegg & M Clegg & C Clegg Breeder: M Lundquist & C Lundquist & K Moore
Show: Lehigh Valley Kennel Club NOHS Location: Allentown, PA Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Judge: Mr. Gary Anderson Dog: GCH Cheron’s Locked And Loaded Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier Handler: Krystal Sullivan Owner: K Sullivan Breeder: K Sullivan
Show: Irish Setter Club of America Regional Location: Orlando, FL Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Judge: Xavier Vasquez Bracho Dog: GCH Erinfyr Pink Champagne Handler: Jamie Lamphier Owner: J & M Lamphier Breeder: J & M Lamphier
Show: Giant Schnauzer Club of America Location: Orlando, FL Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Judge: Sei-ichiro Ishimaru Dog: GCH Skansen’s Ulysses S Grant [Dog] Breed: Giant Schnauzer Handler: Ania Kelly Owner: C King Breeder: S Hammarstrom
Show: Florida East Coast Dachshund Club Location: Orlando, FL Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Judge: Mr. Will Alexander Dog: GCHG DC Jb’s As It Is In Heaven Sl FDC CGC [Bitch] Breed: Dachshund (Longhaired) Handler: Marietta Singleton Owner: J Scott, M Singelton & A Kraft Breeder: J Scott & M Singelton
