AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
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One of the most striking aspects of a dog show is how each entry knows exactly what is going on. As soon as they enter that ring, they put their best paw forward, posing, walking just the way they've been taught, and showing their unique personalities. For the third year
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Bob Goen and Leanza Cornett will host the telecast, which will be broadcast live. Almost 2,700 repersentatives of more than 150 AKC-recognized breeds will compete. At the end of the event, only one will be crowned the National Champion. Animal Planet's presentation is much more than standards, points, and judges. There will be in-depth coverage of the competition, as well as behind-the-scenes features about the owenrs, breeders, trainers, handlers, and, of course, the carefully coiffed canines. Viewers will also be provided with health and training from experts, as well as personal stories of some of the competing dogs.
Dog lovers in the Los Angeles/Long Beach area have the opportunity to witness the excitement of the show for themselves. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship continues its honored tradition of highlighting responsible dog ownership with "Meet the Breeds," a showcase of the wide variety of breeds. It’s a chance to meet members of the canine fancy who share their insights and expertise on the breeds’ unique qualities and characteristics.
"The dogs shown at this competition are examples of the work of responsible breeders – people who dedicate their lives to the sport and to creating the most ideal examples of their breed," said Ron Menaker, show chairman. "Watching or attending the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is an ideal way for any dog lover to learn more about purebred dogs and to witness the human/canine bond."
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship offers the only sizeable monetary award in dog shows, with cash and prizes totaling more than $225,000. The National Champion wins $50,000. The previous "Best in Show" winner, CH Nanuke's Snoklassic No Boundaries, an Alaskan Malamute better known as "Costello," earned more than $80,000 when he was crowned National Champion, Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show, and Viewer's Choice all on the same night.
By Invitation Only
All AKC parent club national specialty "Best of Breed" winners join the ranks of top dogs invited to the sixth annual National Championship. As in the past, invitations are issued to dogs ranking in the top 25 of their breed. Any dog receiving an all-breed "Best in Show" at an AKC show held during the qualifying period also receives an invitation. In addition, the top-ranked dog in each AKC-registered breed is invited from those countries around the world with registries that issue pedigrees acceptable for AKC registration. The system used to select the top dog in each breed is determined by each country’s national kennel clubs. Dogs from Asia, Europe and South America are expected to compete.
Eukanuba Viewer's Choice Award
Animal Planet viewers at home have the opportunity to decide their favorite dog for themselves by visiting Animal Planet’s web site during the live event on December 2 and 3, and participating in the Eukanuba Viewer’s Choice Award. Find out who the lucky dog is at the end of the event on December 3.
Event Facts
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is the only major dog show that:
Out of thousands of AKC sanctioned events, is organized and held solely by the AKC, the nation’s oldest and only not-for-profit purebred dog registry.
Is strictly by invitation only. The top 25 dogs in every AKC recognized breed and variety, as well as every Bred-by-Exhibitor Champion and Best in Show winner during the qualification period, are invited to compete. In addition, the winner of each breed’s national specialty show is invited to compete.
Invites international competitors. In January 2006, international dogs from 20 countries as far away as Brazil, Malaysia, England and Japan participated.
Offers significant prize money – a total of over $225,000. In addition, special competition and prize money for AKC Bred-By-Exhibitor Champions is offered.
Celebrates the heart and soul of the sport of purebred dogs by awarding the AKC Breeder of the Year Award. Seven individuals are honored who have left a great impact on a specific breed. These breeders have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.
Invites nearly 4,000 dogs to compete in three national AKC events taking place under the same roof. The AKC National Agility Invitational and the AKC National Obedience Invitational are held at the same time.
Showcases the AKC Meet the Breeds, an exciting annual event for families as representatives from up to 157 AKC National Breed Clubs, who share their knowledge and love of their chosen breed via informative displays and canine representatives.
Serves as the only all breed qualifying show in America for entry into Crufts – the world’s largest dog show. The Kennel Club (England) has designated the winners of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best Bred-by-Exhibitor and Awards of Merit at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship as qualified to enter Crufts.
Offers sizable scholarship awards for its Junior Handler winners and requires a specific grade point average as part of the eligibility criteria. Junior handlers, between 9 and 18 years of age, are invited to demonstrate their expertise for an opportunity to receive a $2,000 scholarship.
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The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees more than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs each year. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit AKC's website.
Eukanuba has a formula to feed the specific nutritional needs of every dog breed. Eukanuba is a division of Procter & Gamble, and you can visit them on the Web at the Eukanuba's or Iams' sites.
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