“THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN HAS DRAWN RECORD ENTRY NUMBERS IN ITS 18TH YEAR. AN ENTRY OF 5,003 DOGS WILL COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF NATIONAL CHAMPION ON DECEMBER 15 AND 16, 2018 IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.”
56 breeds from 32 states and Canada
judged by Mr. Charles L. Olvis on Sat- urday, December 15. This invitation- only competition is open to the top ten ranked dogs in the AKC National Own- er-Handled Series in each breed/variety from the 2018 qualifying year and drew an entry of 737 dogs. The NOHS Group Finals will be taped and available on demand at www.akc.org. AKC NATIONAL CHAMPION- SHIP BY THE NUMBERS • 191 AKC recognized breeds are entered to compete • 5,003 entries in the AKC National Championship • The largest entries include: • 151 Golden Retrievers • 147 Dachshunds (all varieties) • 112 Australian Shepherds • 84 French Bulldogs • 100 Labrador Retrievers • 63 Rhodesian Ridgebacks • 58 Pomeranians • 71 Poodles (all varieties) • 73 Chihuahuas (both varieties) • 72 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels • 58 Rottweilers • 737 dogs are entered in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals • 190 juniors, ages 9-17, who have met high academic standards and qualification criteria based on year-round competition, will compete in Junior Showmanship • More than 690 dogs will compete in the North America Diving Dogs/AKC National Championship OBEDIENCE CLASSIC AND AGILITY INVITATIONAL BY THE NUMBERS • 243 teams in the two-day AKC Obedience Classic, including
AKC, American Kennel Club, the Amer- ican Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc. Become a fan of the American Kennel Club on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @AKCDogLovers. ABOUT ROYAL CANIN USA Royal Canin USA is a leader in science- based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has 50 years of experi- ence in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collabora- tion with an expert team of nutrition- ists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, life- style and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. To learn more about Royal Canin, visit www.royalcanin.com and “LIKE” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ royalcanin.us.
• 19 Junior Obedience entries and 18 Junior Rally entries in the AKC Juniors Classic • 741 entries in the AKC Agility Invitational, including 169 breeds from 45 states and 4 countries • 76 entries in the AKC Junior Agility Competition (Friday, Dec. 14th)
To purchase tickets or get more infor- mation about the show, visit us at www. akc.org/events/national-champion- ship/ or on Facebook and Twitter. ABOUT THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Founded in 1884, the American Ken- nel Club is a not-for-profit organiza- tion which maintains the largest regis- try of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedi- cated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of pure- bred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to pro- tect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agil- ity, obedience, rally, tracking, herd- ing, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS: BRANDI HUNTER American Kennel Club (212) 696-8220 bth@akc.org COURTNEY SUTHOFF Royal Canin (636) 448-6137 Courtney.suthoff@royalcanin.com
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