No. Berwick Resident Competes in AKC/Eukanuba Championship
Thousands of Competitors Vie for the Title of National Champion
(MAINE), (11/20/08) — On December 13-14, the best in the sport of purebred dogs will flock to Long Beach, Calif. to strut their stuff at the prestigious AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Local resident, Cynthia Munroe and “Logan” (Champion Calmaine’s the Good Son of Redwood) will be among the contenders.
Logan is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is 2 years and 10 months old. He qualified for the competition by making the list of the Top 25 Am Staffs in breed points. "Logan is a wonderful example of his breed, and we have high hopes he will do well in California," writes Cynthia Munroe.
“Logan” will compete against not only the top show dogs in the country, but also a slate of the finest specimens from around the world. The show airs on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel on January 31, 2009. Check your local listings for air times.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is the largest prize money dog show in the world, with cash and prizes awarded totaling more than $225,000. This prestigious competition is invitation-only. Dogs can qualify to attend the show by:
* Ranking in the top 25 of their breed based on breed points accumulated at AKC shows
* Receiving an all-breed Best in Show win at any AKC show during the qualifying period
* Winning “Best of Breed” at any AKC parent club national specialty (dog shows of all
one breed)
* Completing their AKC championship in the Bred-By-Exhibitor class
In addition, the seven dogs in each AKC-registered breed are invited from those countries around the world with registries that issue pedigrees acceptable for AKC registration. The top dogs in each breed are provided by each country’s national kennel clubs. Dogs from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America are expected to compete.
For more information about the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, please
visit www.akc.org
