The 2017 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 16-17, 2017 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the seventh year, and an AKC Rally® […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the leading advocate for dogs, is delighted to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport […]
GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as “Striker” triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize, a paw print pendant arrayed in sparking round diamonds from KAY® Jewelers’ “LOVE is a four legged word collection” and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented […]
AKC/Royal Canine National Championship Day 2 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Orlando, FL **Keep checking in with the Canin Chronicle for all the National Championship results as they become available!** Airedale Terrier – Mr. Robert Stein Best of Breed: GCH CH Jet Aire’s Cosmic Discovery Owner: Diane & John Turba Akita – Mr. Houston Clark Best […]
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin – New York, NY — Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The annual award honors those breeders who have […]
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Wigglesworth Aberlour’s Pyt CGC, a Bearded Collie known affectionately as “Ellee” owned and handled by Sharon Ipser and bred by Dawn Symes Mieras, Shannon Symes and Sharon Ipser. The 2017 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge […]
AKC/Royal Canine National Championship Day 1 Saturday, December 16, 2017 Orlando, FL **Keep checking in with the Canine Chronicle for all the National Championship results as they become available!** Affenpinscher – Dr. James W Edwards Best of Breed: GCHS CH Tamarin Tailback Owner: Doyle & Carol Girouard Afghan Hound – Pamela Bruce Best of Breed: […]
Dennis Sprung, President and CEO of The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the promotions of the following AKC staff: Doug Ljungren: Executive Vice President of Sports and Events Keith Frazier: Executive Vice President of Business Support Services Tim Thomas: Vice President of Judging Operations Paula Spector: Vice President of Corporate Services “Each of […]
GCH CH Unity’s Maid an Entrance CGC, a Weimaraner known as “Gali” triumphed over more than 1,200 puppies and junior dogs to earn the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla. “Gali,” owned by Michelle Hunter and Gregory McLogan and Amy L. Tourond of Springfield, Missouri […]
There’s another new addition creating buzz at the National Championship this year and not one person is competing for a prize. It’s called Regalia and it’s a Saturday night party to celebrate purebred dogs. The best part is it is held right outside the group ring at the show
