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2018 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2018. The 2018 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2018-national-championship-judging-panel-available/
| February 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show 2015: Photo Gallery (Part One)
Despite a very rainy weather forecast — not to mention the potential of Hurricane Joaquin bearing down on the Northeast within a few days — crowds of people and dogs descended on Somerset, New Jersey, on October 1 for the Morris & Essex Kennel Club’s spectacular 2015 outdoor dog show. A revival of the lavish events […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/morris-essex-photo-gallery/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Year of the Dog: Celebrating Six Fascinating Chinese Breeds
In the Gregorian solar calendar, which is the international civil calendar, the New Year is a fixed day, Jan. 1, around the world. The Chinese calendar, however, is a lunar calendar, which is why the Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year. This year, the New Year is on Feb. 16. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/year-of-dog-perfect-time-celebrate-fascinating-breeds/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Fun Facts About the Winning-est Westminster Breeds
Some breeds seem destined for stardom at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® and prove it by winning Best in Show repeatedly. Since the very first Westminster Best in Show in 1907, 46 winners have all come from the same group of dogs, if not the same breed. Do you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-westminster-winningest-breeds/
| January 12, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
12 Incredible Booths from AKC Meet the Breeds
An event such as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin offers an amazing opportunity to meet the many breeds competing in the ring. This year, the AKC Meet the Breeds individual booths represented more than 100 breeds. Like every breed, and, in fact, every dog, every booth is truly unique. Each breed club […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/incredible-booths-akc-meet-the-breeds/
| December 20, 2017
Press Releases
Cocker Spaniel “Striker” Wins Best in Show at Largest Ever AKC National Championship
COCKER SPANIEL “STRIKER” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT LARGEST EVER AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN National Champion Beats Dogs from 50 States and 44 Countries 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cocker-spaniel-striker-wins-best-in-show-at-largest-ever-akc-national-championship/
| December 19, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet the Group Winners Competing for Best in Show at the 2017 AKC National Championship
Now that all of the Best of Breed Group Winners have officially been named, we're one step closer to crowning this year's AKC National Championship Best in Show champion! In case you missed our Group Finals livestreams on AKC.org, here's a recap of all of the commendable canines who will be competing for this year's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/group-winners-2017-national-championship/
| December 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Striker the Cocker Spaniel Wins 2017 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin
It's the moment we've all been waiting for! After an incredible competition, GCHP CH Silverhall Strike Force, an ASCOB Cocker Spaniel known as "Striker" was named Best in Show at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. "Striker" triumphed over nearly 5,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize in addition to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/cocker-spaniel-wins-2017-akc-national-championship/
| December 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Mastiff Wins AKC Meet the Breeds “Best Booth in Show”
Every year in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin the general public is given the exciting opportunity to meet (and more importantly, play with!) over 100 different dog breeds at AKC Meet the Breeds. Attendees get the opportunity to learn about the different breeds and find out which dog might be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/mastiff-wins-best-booth-in-show/
| December 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Results After Saturday Dec. 16
It's been an exciting weekend so far at the AKC National Championship. The competition is only heating up as the big prize, Best in Show will be decided Sunday, Dec. 17. Check out the results from Saturday's group winners, who will compete for the coveted title. Group Winners from Saturday, Dec. 16 After winning Best […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/results-after-saturday-2017/
| December 16, 2017