Entries Open For The AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  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®

ABOUT THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred 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 protect 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, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, 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.

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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 more than 40 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, 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, lifestyle 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.

SOURCE American Kennel Club