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SHIH TZU "COMET" WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 23rd AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN

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Mardi, janvier 2, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as "Comet" triumphed over more than 5,700 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 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. "Comet," owned by Bonnie J Miller, Susan Carter, Luke & Diane Ehricht of Monclova, OH and bred by Luke & Diane Ehricht, was crowned "America's National Champion" by Best in Show judge Mr. Clay Coady after a weekend of intense canine competition. The winner is America's only National Champion.

Key Points: 
  • CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as "Granger," owned and bred by Peter Hawes & Kathleen Hawes & Erin Maureen Foreman of New Castle, CA.
  • The 2023 AKC® Obedience Classic and the AKC® Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE were held in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship.
  • Luke and Diane Ehricht were presented with the 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for Hallmark Jolei Shih Tzu at the AKC National Championship on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
  • Click here to download images and video from the AKC National Championship.

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR

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Mercredi, novembre 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America's National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, the AKC® Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE, the AKC® Obedience Classic, the AKC® National Owner-Handled Series Finals, the AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational and the Junior events, the overall show entry totals top a staggering 9,807 entries, remaining the largest dog show in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Canine Athletes from the 50 States, Washington D.C. and All Over the World Will Vie for Best in Show
    NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry.
  • "We are thrilled that the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin continues to maintain its status as one of the world's leading dog events, and that is in large part to the knowledgeable breeders, exhibitors and judges who are the heart and soul of America's National Championship," said Dennis B.
  • Best in Show: Judge Mr. Clay Coady of Paradise Valley, AZ will select the AKC National Championship Best in Show (BIS) winner.
  • AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals: The AKC NOHS Finals Best in Show competition will be judged by Mr. Dennis B.

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,300 DOGS IN ITS 22nd YEAR

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Mardi, novembre 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. Five thousand three hundred eighty-five (5,385) dogs will compete for the title of America's National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, the AKC Fast CAT Invitational, the Junior events, and special attraction North America Diving Dogs' (NADD) Santa Splash, the overall show entry totals top a staggering 9,404 entries, remaining the largest dog show in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Canine Athletes from the 50 States, Washington, D.C. and more than 20 CountriesWill Vie for Best in Show
    NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry.
  • "The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin continues to be one of the world's premier dog events, and we feel very fortunate to host the knowledgeable breeders, exhibitors and judges who are the heart and soul of the National Championship," said Dennis B.
  • Best in Show:Judge Mr. Desmond Murphy of Monroe, NY will select the AKC National Championship Best in Show (BIS) winner.
  • AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals: The AKC NOHS Finals Best in Show competition will be judged by Mr. Dominic Palleschi Carota on Saturday, December 17.