AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin Tickets On Sale And Premium List Available Now

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Daytime and evening tickets are on sale now for the 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center's West Building this December 17^th and 18^th.  Simultaneously, the premium list is also available today to competitors.  Both tickets and premium list 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 presented by Royal Canin 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 Juniors competition in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally^®, and showcases more than 5,000 of the top national and international canine athletes.

For those who can't be in Orlando in person, extensive evening event coverage will once again be offered free of charge via streaming video at www.akc.org and live on Fido TV.

Enhanced Schedule of Events

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016
Space Coast KC of Palm Bay Dog Show
NADD/AKC Diving Dogs
AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Terrier & Non-Sporting Groups

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016
Brevard Kennel Club Dog Show
Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial
NADD/AKC Diving Dogs
AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Terrier & Non-Sporting Groups
Michael J Sauve Memorial Benefit (Evening Event) [email protected]

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016
Central Florida Kennel Club Dog Show
Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial
NADD/AKC Diving Dogs
AKC Institute for Aspiring & Newly Approved Judges
AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Terrier & Non-Sporting Groups
AKC Canine Health Foundation Canines & Cocktails Reception

Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
Specialty Shows / Group Shows
FSS / Miscellaneous Breeds Open Show
Special Best Puppy in Specialties Event
Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience & Rally Trial
AKC Juniors Agility Competition
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Breeds & Groups
NADD/AKC Diving Dogs
AKC Institute for Judging Junior Showmanship
AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Terrier & Non-Sporting Groups
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar powered by AKC, Royal Canin & Theriogenology Foundation
Regalia: A Celebration for Those Who Champion Purebred Dogs, including Breeder of the Year and the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016
AKC National Championship Dog Show (Daytime and Evening events)
AKC Agility Invitational
AKC Obedience Classic
AKC Juniors Classic – Obedience
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Best NOHS in Show (Evening event)
NADD/AKC Diving Dogs
AKC Meet The Breeds
AKC Breeder of the Year presentation

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016
AKC National Championship Dog Show (Daytime and Evening events)
AKC Agility Invitational
AKC Obedience Classic
AKC Juniors 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

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