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AKC National Championship Will Host Over 5,000 Dogs December 18 – 19 in Orlando

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The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to draw impressive numbers. An entry of 5,051 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 18 and 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events including the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, AKC Fast CAT Invitational and the Junior events, the overall show totals top 8,540 entries, remaining the largest dog show in North America.
“We feel extremely fortunate to be in Orlando, FL once again hosting these events despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and Show Chairman. “The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to be an event that attracts top-quality canine athletes from around the world, and we will uphold the tradition of this magnificent show in a safe manner. Thanks to the knowledgeable breeders, exhibitors, and judges who make the National Championship a must-see event. Adding to the show are our important Fast CAT, Agility, Obedience, NOHS and Junior competitions.” Continue reading AKC National Championship Will Host Over 5,000 Dogs December 18 – 19 in Orlando →

Dog Activities

TUNE IN TO ‘AKC HEROES: 2021 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE’ TONIGHT ON ESPN2

All photos: AKC
All photos: AKC

WHAT: The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce that its popular special, AKC Heroes: 2021 Awards for Canine Excellence, is coming to ESPN2 tonight. The program will re-air multiple times on ESPN Networks (check local listings) and will be available for on-demand viewing on the ESPN App. The show will cover the stories of this year’s AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) winners. These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and/or communities.

This one-hour special will take a deep dive into the stories of these five remarkable dogs and why they were selected as this year’s honorees in their respective categories from a pool of nearly 1,000 nominations. The five award categories include: Exemplary Companion, Search and Rescue, Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Uniformed Service K-9.

Hosting the broadcast is Sportscaster, Carolyn Manno with commentary from AKC Executive Secretary, Gina DiNardo and AKC Gazette Managing Editor, Bud Boccone.

WHEN: Thursday, December 2 at 11pm ET

WHERE: ESPN2; check your local listings

Dog Activities

WINNERS NAMED IN 1ST AKC/USPCA K9 DETECTION DOG CHALLENGE

Photo: AKC
Photo: AKC

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge. The event, hosted by the AKC and the United States Police Canine Association, brought out the best of the nation’s narcotics and explosives detection dogs to demonstrate the important role dogs play in law enforcement and keeping our country safe. ESPN2 aired the event on November 28th. Continue reading WINNERS NAMED IN 1ST AKC/USPCA K9 DETECTION DOG CHALLENGE →

Holidays

Happy Hanukkah Day Two

Photo owner unknown. Please claim it if it's yours. Found on the Facebook page of Lynn Miclea, Author
Photo owner unknown. Please claim it if it’s yours. Found on the Facebook page of Lynn Miclea, Author

OK, I’m not going to post about Hanukkah for the whole 8 days. Typically I only recognize the first day. That said, I just found this picture today, and it was so cute I just had to share it.

Enjoy the festival of lights and love!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!