Entries Open for the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin

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Entries are now open for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16 and 17. Entries are also open for the inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, which will take place on December 15 at the OCCC. Both premium lists can be found at www.akc.org.

The largest dog show in the United States and the only show hosted by the American Kennel Club, the AKC National Championship is considered one of the world’s premiere dog events.  The National Championship is held in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, the National Owner-Handled Series finals, AKC Meet the Breeds and Junior competitions in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally, and showcases more than 5,000 of the top national and international canine athletes.

Hotel room blocks are now open for those traveling to the event. Visit the AKC National Championship Hotel and Travel page for more information.

For those who can’t be in Orlando in person, full event coverage will once again be offered free of charge at both www.live.royalcanin.com and www.akc.org.

Enhanced Schedule of Events

Tuesday – December 12

Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Dog Show

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Working and Herding Groups

Wednesday – December 13

Brevard Kennel Club Dog Show

Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Working and Herding Groups

Thursday – December 14

Central Florida Kennel Club Dog Show

Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Working and Herding Groups

AKC Canine Health Foundation Canines & Cocktails Reception

Friday – December 15

AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes

Specialty Shows / Group Shows

FSS / Miscellaneous Breeds Open Show

Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial

AKC Junior Agility Competition

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Breeds & Groups

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Working and Herding Groups

Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar powered by AKC, Royal Canin & Theriogenology Foundation

Saturday – December 16

AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin (Daytime and Evening events)

AKC Agility Invitational

AKC Obedience Classic

AKC Junior Classic – Obedience

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Best NOHS in Show (Evening event)

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC Meet the Breeds

Sunday – December 17

AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin (Daytime and Evening events)

AKC Agility Invitational

AKC Obedience Classic

AKC Junior Classic – Rally

NADD/AKC Diving Dogs

AKC Meet the Breeds