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American Kennel Club Announces the 2017 Breeder of the Year by Sport Winners
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-the-2017-breeder-of-the-year-by-sport-winners/
| December 20, 2017
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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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Weimaraner “Gali” Wins Inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy And Junior Stakes
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/weimaraner-gali-wins-inaugural-akc-royal-canin-national-all-breed-puppy-and-junior-stakes/
| December 17, 2017
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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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Bearded Collie “Ellee” Wins Best In Show At 2017 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bearded-collie-ellee-wins-best-in-show-at-2017-akc-national-owner-handled-series-finals/
| December 17, 2017
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Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year
Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder Of The Year -Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin- 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/helyne-e-medeiros-named-2017-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 17, 2017
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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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Helyne E. Medeiros Named 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year
The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. This year, Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2017-akc-breeder-of-the-year/
| December 17, 2017
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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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Ellee the Bearded Collie Wins 2017 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals celebrates the dedication and enthusiasm of owner-handler exhibitors and allows them to compete head-to-head against one another in the conformation ring. After incredible competition, this year's Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Wigglesworth Aberlour's Pyt CGC, a Bearded Collieknown affectionately as "Ellee," owned and handled by […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2017-akc-nohs-winner/
| December 16, 2017