The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Whippet known as “Bourbon” triumphed over more than 4,000 competitors to earn the title of Best in Show at the 20th AKC National Championship
The American Kennel Club’s commitment to dog show participant safety during the COVID-19 pandemic received high marks from Orange
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air on its new network, ABC, as a three-hour special this Sunday January 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of National Champion.
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.
All, This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. While the circumstances of this year could not
