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American Kennel Club (AKC)
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


American Kennel Club (AKC)
The American Kennel Club’s commitment to dog show participant safety during the COVID-19 pandemic received high marks from Orange


American Kennel Club (AKC)
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.


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.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
All, This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. While the circumstances of this year could not be predicted, the heart of the show—the breeders, the dogs, and the evaluation of breeding stock—was able to be preserved. Even in these unprecedented times, the entry was strong; again, […]


Westminster Kennel Club (NYC)
Peter J. Green, a renowned figure in the dog show world, to judge Best in Show at the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.