as of 2/7/24
News Release
For Immediate Release
2024 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE
NEW YORK, NY (February 21, 2024) – The American Kennel Club ® (AKC ® ) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 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 show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational and the Obedience Classic, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally, as well as special attraction North America Diving Dogs (NADD) Santa Splash. Leading the charge as Best in Show judge for the 2024 National Championship is Mr. Terry Stacy of Durham, NC and Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart of Bowmansville, PA will judge Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show. The judges for 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. “This year’s show boasts an impressive lineup of judges, with Terry and Beth leading the charge,” said Show Chairman Dennis B. Sprung. “Now in its 24 th year, the AKC National Championship continues to showcase the best of the best and is sure to be an exhilarating competition for breeders, exhibitors and judges.” Judges for the seven variety groups and the Miscellaneous Classes at the AKC National Championship are: SPORTING – Mr. Clay Coady – Paradise Valley, AZ HOUND – Pamela Lambie – Phoenix, AZ WORKING – Ms. Rita J. Biddle, Esq. – Eagle, MI
TERRIER – Pamela Bruce – Welland, ON TOY – Mr. Robin Stansell – Clayton, NC NON-SPORTING – Mr. Charles Olvis – Lake Wales, FL HERDING – Mr. Thomas Coen – Great Barrington, MA
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES – Mr. Clay Coady – Paradise Valley, AZ BEST JUNIOR HANDLER – Patricia Proctor – Yarmouth Port, MA
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