ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a
Pekingese known as "Digger" triumphed over 1,756 dogs ages six
months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin
National All-Breed Puppy of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the
AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. "Digger," owned and bred by
Kay Canaan of Gaffney, SC, was crowned "Puppy of the Year"
by an esteemed panel of judges, consisting of Mr. Carl Liepmann, Ms. Elizabeth Sweigart and Mr. Michael Faulkner, after quality canine
competition.
Coverage of the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and
Junior Stakes is available for
replay at AKC.tv.
The winners:
Group Winners
After winning Best of Breed competitions, the following top dogs
went on to win in their respective groups and compete for
Puppy/Junior of the Year:
Sporting: Loretta Riu Dunamar, a Labrador Retriever known
as "Riu," owned and bred by Juan
Carbonell of San Antonio,
TX.
Hound: Flessner's Music To My Ears, a Bloodhound
known as "Tuba," owned by M. Bettis, H. Buehner, J. Edwards, and C.
Flessner of Orlando, FL and bred
by Bryan Flessner/Chris Flessner/Heather
Helmer.
Working: Karolaska Lead On Good Shepherd, a Great
Pyrenees known as "Noah," owned by Kimberly
Kentopp & D Nagler of Palm
City, FL and bred by Kimberly
Kentopp.
Terrier: Kelwyn's Greatest Of All Time, a Scottish
Terrier known as "Simone," owned and bred by Kelli Edell of Richmond, TX.
Toy: Sunquest Hidden Treasure, a Pekingese known as
"Digger," owned and bred by Kay
Canaan of Gaffney, SC.
Non-Sporting: GCHB CH Qazara Star Spangled Banner, a
French Bulldog known as "JFK," owned and bred by Diane Burvee of Kansas
City, MO.
Herding: Kaleef's Champagne Problems, a German
Shepherd Dog known as "Mandy," owned by Karigan Bennett of
Madison, WI and bred by
Sheree Moses Combs.
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 26,000 competitions for AKC-registered
purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and
regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience,
rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, scent
work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC
Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog,
and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank. For more information,
visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and
design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks,
registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel
Club, Inc.
Become a fan of the American Kennel Club on Facebook and follow
us on Instagram @americankennelclub.
About Royal Canin USA
Royal Canin USA, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated is a
leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a
veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin
has more than 50 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. To learn more about Royal
Canin, visit www.royalcanin.com and follow us on
Instagram at @royalcaninus.
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