AKC Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport

The American Kennel Club (AKC^®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals who 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 Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament, and performance of dogs in a given sport.

The 2022 Breeder of the Year by Sport award recipients are: 

Pointing Breed Field Events: Chet and Joanne Beckley – Vizslas

Retriever Field Events: Charles Hines – Labradors

Spaniel Field Events: Randy Bartsch – English Springer Spaniels

Hound Field Events: Jamie Sexton – Dachshunds

Herding: Dwaine and Jan Shields – Border Collies

Lure Coursing: Sarah Murphy – Ibizan Hounds

Earthdog: Beverly Novak – Border Terriers

Coonhounds: Jeff Nelson – B&T Coonhounds

Agility: Lisa Kronz and Mary Kline – Border Collies

Obedience: Kelly Kosinski – Golden Retrievers

Rally: Joyce Norris – Border Collies

Tracking: Paula Cingota – Rottweiler

“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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