akc eukanuba national championship
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. [1]
Man’s best friends are putting their best paws forward for the cameras and legions of fans as they vie for “Best In Show” and the title of National Champion at “The Planet’s” greatest dog show. [2]
On December 2 and 3, more than 150 breeds of the world’s most competitive and coiffed canines compete for the “National Champion” title at the sixth annual AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Long Beach, Calif. [...] “This city and facility are ideal for hosting thousands of dogs and tens of thousands of dog lovers; it’s also an ideal setup for our live broadcast on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. [3]
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is the largest prize money dog show in the world, bestowing a $50,000 cash prize to the dog crowned National Champion. [2]
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. [3]
The event also features AKC Meet the Breeds booths, where more than 140 AKC National Breed Clubs share their knowledge and love for their chosen breeds. [1]
Live for the third consecutive year, Animal Planet broadcasts this renowned international event, which returns to the Long Beach Convention Center after its two-year run in Tampa, Fla. [...] The AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP provides in-depth competition coverage and behind-the-scenes features about the owners, breeders, trainers and handlers. [3]
Dogs completing their championship with all points earned from the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class during the current and prior Qualifying periods of October 10, 2006 to October 7, 2008 (2 Years) will automatically receive an invite. [4]
In addition, every dog awarded Best in Show at a licensed or member AKC all-breed dog show during the same time period was extended an automatic invitation to enter the competition. [2]
Note: Wins from any combination of Puppy and BBE classes Breeder/Owner/Handled can request an invite though are not eligible for the BBE Medallion Award Program. [4]
To see the new policy, click here. [2]
“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. [3]
The Gallery of Advertisers contains the collection of ads from the show catalog. [5]
Sources:
[1] News & Events for Eukanuba Breeders
[2] AKC/Eukanuba National Championship : Animal Planet
[3] The AKC Eukanuba National Championship
[4] American Kennel Club - AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
[5] American Kennel Club - AKC/Eukanuba National Championship