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The American Kennel Club
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
November 2005 -
In honor of past and future AKC® award
winners crowned and celebrated at the Annual AKC/Eukanuba National
Championship dog show I am pleased to announce that the AKC has
recently installed a "Wall of Fame" at the American Kennel Club
Library in New York City.
Joining the 18,000 volumes of canine works and rare books in the
library are four unique commemorative plaques with the names of the
past winners of not only the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best
in Show and Best Bred-by Exhibitor in Show but the AKC Breeder of
the Year as well as the Awards for Canine Excellence.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show plaque features
the show's winners since the show's inception in 2001. It is a
record of the dog's registered name, breed, owners, breeders, and
the judge who bestowed top honors for that year.
The award for Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show is the newest award and
was first presented in 2003. The plaque is called "The Breeders'
Showcase" and is, arguably, the most coveted prize for
breeder-owner-handlers.
The Breeder of the Year Award was first given in 2002. It honors
breeders in each of the seven groups who have dedicated their lives
to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.
The engraving above the names on the plaque says the rest, "The
Heart, Soul, and Future of our sport."
The Award for Canine Excellence commemorates loyal, hard-working
dogs that have made significant contributions to their community.
The awards held annually since 2000 in each of the following five
categories are Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service
and Exemplary Companion Dog.
Come experience our Wall of Fame surrounded by the trappings
depicting our rich tradition such as rare books, oil paintings, and
sterling silver trophies at the AKC Library. Visitors are always
welcome without appointment weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
the AKC's New York City Headquarters at 260 Madison Avenue. Sincerely,
