[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: Showgsd GSD List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:45:37 -0700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 13, 2010
Contact: AKC Communications
Phone: 212-696-8343
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

-- Purebreds and Mixed Breeds Spring into Agility Action --

New York, NY - Spring is always an exciting time for AKC Companion
Events, especially Agility. Since its inception, Agility has been AKC's
fastest growing dog sport. It continued its growth in 2009 with 2,292
events (up 6.7 percent over 2008), 870,603 entries (up 3.8 percent over
2008) and saw 699 Master Agility Champion (MACH) titles earned. That's a
lot of dogs and owners having fun!

In late March, many of these MACH dogs ran at the AKC National Agility
Championship, sponsored by LubriSyn, which returned to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The event was a rousing success, awarding eleven national titles to the
fastest, fittest dogs in the country. In addition to the traditional
titles awarded in the six jump heights ranging from 8" to 26," we also
awarded five national titles in the Preferred height classes for the
first time. The Preferred classes permit dogs to jump at a lower height
and allow them more time to complete the course than in regular agility
competition.

AKC Senior Agility Field Representative Carrie DeYoung posted real-time
results live from Tulsa on the AKC's Facebook page throughout the
weekend, allowing people who couldn't attend the National Agility
Championship to stay on top of the action. The postings were
enthusiastically received by our AKC Agility fans who cheered on and
congratulated their favorites via the internet.

Another exciting development impacting Agility took place just a few
days ago with the inclusion of AKC Canine PartnersTM enrollees in AKC
companion events. On Easter weekend, 29 clubs across the country held 75
events with more than 500 mixed breed entries in AKC Rally®, Obedience
and Agility. From New Jersey to California five mixed-breed dogs earned
their AKC titles over the weekend and we look forward to many more over
the coming months, with more than 2,000 clubs opening their companion
events to mixed-breed dogs.

Congratulations go out to all the National Agility Championship winners
and exhibitors as well as the new AKC title holders with mixed-breed
dogs. The feedback from exhibitors, clubs and field reps following the
inaugural weekend has been tremendously positive.

Every dog owner can now enjoy the thrill of Agility competition, whether
with an AKC-registered purebred or an AKC Canine Partners enrollee.
Agility is not only fun but helps owners bond with their dogs - which we
all know creates well socialized, engaged, and happy pets. Bonds forged
through competitive training also enhance adopted dogs' chances of
staying with their new families. We believe that "Lots More Dog Fun" is
right around the corner for millions of dog lovers! Please join us!

Sincerely,

Ron Menaker
Chairman

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