AKC National Championship

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN TO AIR ON ABC DECEMBER 31ST

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 31st, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America's National Champion. 

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  • NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 31st, 2023, at 2 p.m.
  • The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America's National Champion.
  • This year's AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in North America, with 5,762 dogs entered in Conformation from 50 states and Washington, DC, and all around the world.
  • It's a thrill to have our show return to ABC on December 31st to watch the crowning of America's champion."

Royal Canin Partners with Celebrity Scott Eastwood to Highlight the Unique Abilities of Dogs

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S. a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, is partnering with actor and dog lover Scott Eastwood leading up to the 2023 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In honor of this year's show and its "Unique Abilities" theme, Royal Canin and Eastwood are encouraging fans and followers to share the unique abilities of their dogs for the chance to be featured during the AKC National Championship broadcast.

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  • In honor of this year's show and its "Unique Abilities" theme, Royal Canin and Eastwood are encouraging fans and followers to share the unique abilities of their dogs for the chance to be featured during the AKC National Championship broadcast.
  • Beginning today, Royal Canin invites individuals to share a video on Instagram spotlighting their dog's abilities, ranging from simple tricks to curious quirks.
  • Scott Eastwood kicked off the contest with a post on Instagram featuring his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Josey.
  • "As a life-long dog lover, I've seen first-hand how every dog is incredibly special in its own way and has a specific set of unique abilities," said Scott Eastwood.

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

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.

Royal Canin North America Unveils UNIQUE INSTINCT Exhibition at The AKC® Museum of the Dog

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, announces the opening of UNIQUE INSTINCT, a photography exhibition designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the dynamic nature of cats and dogs at The AKC® Museum of the Dog. UNIQUE INSTINCT is an expansion of the INSTINCT exhibition that first premiered in Paris, France.

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  • UNIQUE INSTINCT is an expansion of the INSTINCT exhibition that first premiered in Paris, France.
  • In May 2022, ROYAL CANIN® debuted the INSTINCT Exhibition highlighting the work of photographers Tim Flach, Alexander Crispin, Eric Isselée and Dan Burn-Forti.
  • Now titled "UNIQUE INSTINCT," the exhibition includes a sneak peek at Royal Canin's upcoming campaign that further highlights the incredibly unique abilities and characteristics of canines and felines.
  • In addition to the photography collection, UNIQUE INSTINCT will also feature photographs from two winners selected from the ROYAL CANIN® Photography Awards.

ENTRIES OPEN NOW FOR THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now open for the 2023 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16th and 17th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 15th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, which will take place on December 15th and 16th also at the OCCC. The three premium lists and all event updates can be found by visiting the AKC National Championship event page or clicking HERE.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now open for the 2023 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16th and 17th.
  • Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 15th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, which will take place on December 15th and 16th also at the OCCC.
  • The three premium lists and all event updates can be found by visiting the AKC National Championship event page or clicking HERE .
  • The AKC National Championship is one of the world's premiere dog events.

AKC REUNITE AWARDS 500TH GRANT FOR ADOPT A K-9 COP PROGRAM

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is thrilled to announce that it has awarded its milestone 500th grant through its AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop program, totaling $3.7 million in donations. The 500th grant was awarded to the Cedar Rapids Police Department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa which purchased a Bloodhound named Ranger.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is thrilled to announce that it has awarded its milestone 500th grant through its AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop program, totaling $3.7 million in donations.
  • "We are so thankful to all the AKC clubs and other donors who have helped make this grant program the amazing success that it is" said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite President & CEO.
  • The Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program allows AKC Reunite to match funds from AKC Clubs, AKC-affiliated organizations and the public, three-to-one, up to $7,500 per grant.
  • Created in 2013, AKC Reunite's Adopt a K-9 Cop program has given out grants to police departments in 40 states.

2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2023 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2023 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023.
  • The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes.
  • The judges for Junior Showmanship, the National Owner-Handled Series Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes will be announced at a later date.
  • "The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to be a must-attend event, and with Clay and Terry at the helm, it will be a thrilling competition for breeders, exhibitors and judges."

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN TO AIR ON ABC JANUARY 1st

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America's National Champion.

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  • NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 2 p.m.
  • This year's AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in the Americas, with 5,376 dogs entered in Conformation from 50 states and Washington, DC, and 22 countries.
  • Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.
  • Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 50 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions.

ESPN, American Kennel Club Renew Media Rights Relationship for Telecasts of Dog Sport Competitions

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and the American Kennel Club (AKC), the governing body of dog sports, have entered into a new, expanded five-year agreement, renewing ESPN's media rights for televising of AKC-recognized dog sports events.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and the American Kennel Club (AKC), the governing body of dog sports, have entered into a new, expanded five-year agreement, renewing ESPN's media rights for televising of AKC-recognized dog sports events.
  • The agreement, which continues a relationship that began in 2019, maintains ESPN as the AKC's exclusive dog sports media partner in the United States.
  • ESPN will distribute a minimum of nine AKC events per year under the renewal, beginning with the AKC Agility National Championship in February of 2023.
  • Highlights of the show, held Dec. 17-18 in Orlando, Fla., will air in a three-hour special on Sunday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m.

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

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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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.

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  • 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.