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Giant Schnauzer “Bayou” Wins Best in Show at 21st AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,000 Dogs GCHG CH Lagniappe's From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Bayou” triumphed over more than 5,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 18-19, 2021 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/giant-schnauzer-bayou-wins-best-show-21st-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 3, 2022
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American Kennel Club Announces Breeder of the Year by Sport Honorees
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-breeder-year-sport-honorees/
| December 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Conformation
David Fitzpatrick of Pequest Pekingese Wins 2021 Breeder of the Year & Best Bred By Exhibitor
Two years after his Pekingese "Wasabi" was the first Toy dog to win Best in Show at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, David Fitzpatrick walked away with two more huge awards. At the 2021 AKC National Championship, Fitzpatrick received the award for AKC Breeder of the Year for Pequest Pekingese and won […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/breeder-year-david-fitzpatrick-pequest-pekingese-wins-bred-best-show/
| December 23, 2021
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Breeder of the Year
Each year, The American Kennel Club recognizes and celebrates an outstanding purebred dog breeder with the Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. At a special presentation held during the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/breeder-of-the-year/
| December 19, 2014
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Recap
The 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin was held December 18 and 19, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This event is the only all-breed dog show organized and presented directly by the AKC, the nation’s oldest and only not-for-profit purebred dog registry. Thousands of dogs from throughout the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2021-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-recap/
| December 22, 2021
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David Fitzpatrick Named 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – David Fitzpatrick was presented with the 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Pequest Pekingese at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Sunday, December 19, 2021. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/david-fitzpatrick-named-2021-akc-breeder-year/
| December 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Welsh Springer Spaniel “Captain” Wins 2021 AKC National Owner-Handler Series
The 2021 AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Dr. Thomas M. Davies after intense canine competition at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held on December 18th and 19th, 2021. The NOHS Best in Show honors went to GCHB CH Rolyart's Navigator @ Painted Sky […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/welsh-springer-spaniel-captain-wins-national-owner-handler-series/
| December 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Irish Setter “Windy” Wins 2021 Puppy of the Year
The nation's top puppies — 1,395 of them to be exact — gathered in Orlando, Florida to compete for the title of AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year. The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes event, held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, is open […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/puppy-of-the-year-2021-irish-setter/
| December 18, 2021
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Welsh Springer Spaniel “Captain” Wins Best in Show at 2021 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHB CH Rolyart's Navigator @ Painted Sky Farms, a Welsh Springer Spaniel known affectionately as “Captain” owned and handled by Sharon Sherwood and bred by Cindy Ford and Shelley Traylor. The 2021 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/welsh-springer-spaniel-captain-wins-best-show-2021-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 18, 2021
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Irish Setter “Windy” Wins AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
Ashwood She's Like The Wind, an Irish Setter known as “Windy” triumphed over 1,395 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Windy,” owned by Genea White Jones […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/irish-setter-windy-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2021