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Updates and information for exhibitors and vendors at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin

Enjoy night one of the 2024 AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin from Orlando, FL only on AKC.tv.

Dec 27, 2024 · The 24th Annual American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship Presented by Royal Canin will air on ABC on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. EST. and will feature over 9,000 dogs

Watch the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship Dog Show on March 14th - March 16th, Live from Tulsa, OK only on AKC.tv

Royal Canin is proud to present the AKC National Championship Dog Show in partnership with the American Kennel Club. As part of our wider commitment to Responsible Breeders and Pet Ownership, we’ve been partnered with American Kennel Club for 7 years.

Explore AKC Calendar Dog Shows: dates, rules, and tips to prepare. Learn what to expect and how to participate!

Watch the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin live on AKCtv Dec. 14-15, and see the national TV debut on ABC December 29 at 2PM ET.

The AKC National Championship is held by the American Kennel Club every year in December or January in the US since 2001. [1] Over 5,000 dogs from all over the world come to compete, but only seven go to best in show.