AKC 2023 National Champion Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin Coming to ABC December 31st
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a special presentation aired on the ABC television network on December 31st, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features canine competitors competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion.
Noted sportscaster Carolyn Manno and AKC Executive Secretary and Spokesperson Gina DiNardo will host the three-hour special.
The 2023 AKC National Championship is once again the largest dog show in North America, This year’s Conformation event showcases 5,762 dog entrants from 50 states, Washington, DC, and across the world. Combined with the week’s side-by-side competitions in Agility, Obedience, the National Owner-Handled Series Finals, Junior competitions, and AKC Fast CAT, brings the total entries to a record-setting 9,801.
Dogs compete for multiple titles and monetary prize awards across the various events, with the capstone, Best in Show, winner taking home $50,000.
“We are so excited to once again host these top canine competitors from around the world and honor the tradition of this show,” said Dennis Sprung, Show Chairman and President and CEO of the AKC. “The dogs that competed this year are the best of the best and shining examples of responsible breeding and canine athleticism. It’s a thrill to have our show return to ABC on December 31st to watch the crowning of America’s champion.”
Jason Taylor, Head of Pet Specialty Marketing and Acting Retail General Manager of Royal Canin North America says, “From providing tailored nutrition to dogs to celebrating dogs in the show ring, Royal Canin is enthusiastic about breeds. We are glad to share this enthusiasm with audiences as the largest dog show in North America is broadcast on ABC and we look forward to an action-filled show.”
For more information, visit www.akc.org/nationalchampionship.
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