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Michael has been active in the sport of Purebred Dogs since 1961. He competed as a Junior and evolved to become theBreeder/Owner/Handler of the Top Winning Male Hound of All Time. He joins the Field Staff approved to judge 42 breeds including the Hound Group, Best in Show and a number of breeds in the Sporting, Working, Toy and Non-Sporting Groups.Besides a broad professional background that includes diversity from five years in retail sales to seven years as a Veterinary Health Technician, Michael offers an extensive resume in Dog Show related experience. He is a current member of the Afghan Hound Club of America, Westbury Kennel Association, Morris and Essex KC, the Garden State Specialty Association andA merican Dog Show Judges. He was Show Chairman for the Garden Specialty Association for two years and has held office in that organization for 13 years. In 2006, Mr. Canalizo joined the AKC Event Management Team and has been "the man behind" ANC, Event Coordinator for the AKC National Championship, since.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
The 2022 event marked the 22nd year of the AKC National Championship. ANC broke all the records with a combined entry of over 9,000 entries.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
In 2001, the vision Ron Menaker had for a special AKC event came to life. Ron and the seated Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club would give birth to the AKC National Championship (ANC). Fast forward 20 years (and a few name changes and eligibility requirements), the event has become one of the world’s most important dog competitions.
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