on Friday, December 16, and will feature live music, cocktails and a fundraiser to benefit the AKC
Humane Fund. The event will also include the
crowning of the 2016 AKC Breeder of the Year
and special recognition of the AKC Humane Fund
ACE Award Recipients. The week presents many
more opportunities to support great causes, including the fun-filled Michael Sauve Memorial
Benefit for the AKC Humane Fund on Wednesday, December 14, and the AKC Canine Health
Foundation’s “Canines and Cocktails” event on
Thursday, December 15. I encourage everyone
to participate, celebrate and be part of the great
work that we do for dogs.
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar:
Hosted by AKC, Royal Canin and the Theriogenology Foundation, this complimentary seminar on Friday, December 16, offers breeders a
chance to expand their knowledge on reproductive nutrition, neonatology, genetic testing and
other topics.
Sponsored Junior Champion: Royal Canin
will award the winner of the AKC National Junior Showmanship Championship with a trip to
compete in the International Junior Showmanship Competition at Crufts in the UK.
[This show] is a
reflection of our mission
and commitment to
the health and wellbeing of all dogs.
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Best in Show Trophy: A new Best in Show
trophy will debut at the 2016 National Championship presented by Royal Canin. The trophy is
the work of Society Designs, the designer for
one of Hollywood’s leading award shows.
For many, our event is known as the largest of its kind in North America, but we know
that the AKC National Championship means
so much more. It is a reflection of our mission
and commitment to the health and well-being
of all dogs. It is also a monument to the persistent hard work and dedication of breeders and
exhibitors. Breeders, owners, handlers, club
members and our sponsor all play an integral
role in making the AKC National Championship
Presented by Royal Canin our greatest tribute to
the human-canine bond that enhances our lives
all year-round. Thank you, as always, for your
devoted participation in every aspect of this
important event and what it celebrates — the
amazing world of purebred dogs. DIR
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