[ SHOWGSD-L ] the Eukanuba National Championship (hmmm)
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:17:31 -0500
I probably should have sent this one first...but no matter.
Peggy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEARLY 2,500 TOP DOGS FROM 50 STATES AND 40 COUNTRIES COMPETE FOR $225,000
AND TOP HONORS AT SEVENTH ANNUAL AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Canine Competitors in Conformation, Agility and
Obedience Descend on Long Beach, California
NEW YORK, NY (November 14, 2007) - The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba
announced today that 2,444 dogs will compete for a total of $225,000 in cash
prizes at the Seventh Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December
1 and 2, 2007 in Long Beach, California. The show is held in conjunction
with the AKC Agility Invitational and the AKC National Obedience
Invitational (entries of 470 and 95 respectively) making for a combined
entry of nearly 3,000 dogs competing in the three events.
New to the show this year is the inaugural Eukanuba World Challenge. This
inaugural international competition will feature top dogs from 40 countries
and six continents. Rare breeds such as the Spanish Greyhound and the
Azawakh will compete against more traditional favorites such as Poodles and
Dalmatians for the title of "World Challenge Winner" and a total of $15,000.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be simulcast on Animal Planet
and the Discovery Channel on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 8-11 PM
(ET/PT). Highlights from the AKC Agility Invitational will air on Animal
Planet on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 8-9 PM (ET/PT).
"The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is a unique experience for any dog
lover -whether they are watching it on TV or enjoying it in person," said
Ron Menaker, Show Chairman. "With nearly 400,000 square feet of event space,
3,000 dogs in competition, dozens of vendors, 148 educational displays,
numerous demonstrations and now 40 international competitors in our World
Challenge event, there is nothing that can compare to this complete canine
extravaganza."
Invited to compete in the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship are:
o The country's top 25 dogs (based on breed points) from each of the 169-AKC
recognized breeds and varieties eligible to compete
o Every Best in Show winner from AKC all-breed shows held during the
qualification period
o Reigning National Specialty winners
o Breeder/owner handled Champions from the Bred-by-Exhibitor and/or Puppy
class
o International competitors from across the globe
The owner/s of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show winner
will receive more than $50,000 while the breeder/s of the Best in Show
winner is awarded $15,000.
Over 981 dogs representing nearly 43 percent of the total are entered in the
"Bred-by Exhibitor" competition. The owner/breeder/handlers bring their best
breeding stock to compete for cash prizes, including a $15,000 prize awarded
for Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show.
In addition 159 youngsters, ages 9-18, who have met high academic standards
and qualification criteria based on year-round competition, will compete in
Junior Showmanship.
The Long Beach Convention Center has long been the home to the Dog Hair &
Egg Nog Cluster of dog shows held by local kennel clubs. These shows
continue to be held in the three days prior to the AKC/Eukanuba National
Championship with a combined entry of nearly 6,700 dogs.
AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE NUMBERS
* 156 AKC registered breeds are entered to compete. This includes:
o 33 Pugs
o 32 Australian Shepherds
o 27 Boston Terriers & 27 Basset Hounds
o 25 Parson Russell Terriers & 25 Borzoi
* By group, entries total: Sporting - 322; Hound - 356; Working - 368;
Terrier - 336; Toy - 350; Non-Sporting - 277 and Herding - 277.
* 187 International entries including Australia, Slovenia, Romania, Sweden,
Ecuador and Israel (includes 38 of the World Challenge entrants who are also
eligible to compete in the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship).
* 159 Junior Handlers
AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE INVITATIONALS BY THE NUMBERS
* Agility - 470 total; 129 breeds from 41 states (plus the Puerto Rico and
Canada)
* Obedience - 95 total; 30 breeds from 44 states (plus Canada)
For more information visit www.akc.org.
Purchase tickets at http://www.akc.org/invitational/2007/tickets.cfm
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