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
I will be doing a live broadcast of Table Talk, which should be great fun – I would love to talk to you please find me at the show.
What’s the one thing that has been consistently disregarded in our version of purebred celebration and the biggest news this year…puppies!!!
The Canine Chronicle Statistics January 1, 2017 up to and including November 30, 2017 are now online.
Eukanuba™, a dog food brand specializing in high-performance nutrition for active dogs, returns as a sponsor of the companion events at one of North America’s largest and most prestigious dog sporting events: the AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin. The show, taking place in Orlando, FL on Dec. 16-17, 2017, will air on Animal Planet this New Year’s Day […]
By Amy Fernandez Seventeen years…it’s still hard to believe. Many of us didn’t quite know what to expect from that very first AKC National Championship that made its debut back in 2001. The big money, game show atmosphere – and especially AKC’s direct involvement – were just a few reasons why the whole thing rumbled […]
In honor of the quickly approaching AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday features one of the National Championship judges. Can you guess the National Championship judge that is pictured showing a Cocker Spaniel? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Jamie Hubbard. Thanks for all your participation! If you are […]
You are cordially invited to The Regalia, a royal celebration for breeders on Saturday, December 16th 2017. The celebration will be held immediately following the Night 1 National Championship Group Judging in the National Championship arena. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, beverages, desserts and live music. We look forward to seeing you there!
