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AKC ANNOUNCES ENTRY FOR ‘EUKANUBA WORLD CHALLENGE’
AT AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
-- Top Dogs from 40 Countries Compete for Title and Prizes --
The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce the entrants in the inaugural Eukanuba World Challenge being held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, Calif. on December 1-2, 2007.
The Eukanuba World Challenge is sponsored by Eukanuba with the cooperation of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Eukanuba will provide an all expenses paid trip for each dog and two of its owners to attend the Eukanuba World Challenge. The participating countries include 37 FCI recognized registries in addition to the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
The Eukanuba World Challenge entrants are:
| Country |
Breed |
Name |
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| Argentina |
Doberman Pinscher |
Ch. Wizard Black De Akido San |
| Australia |
Siberian Husky |
Ch. Pvt Stk's Fire in the Sky |
| Austria |
Rottweiler |
Ch. Gauner von Kaisersteinbruch |
| Belgium |
Whippet |
Ch. Daydream Di Mahana |
| Brazil |
German Shorthaired Pointer |
Ch. Barretos Siena Do Rio Tinto |
| Canada |
Havanese |
Ch. Sonrisas Tiny Thomas |
| Chile |
Afghan Hound |
Ch. Falstaf Ebn Sharif von Haussman |
| Croatia |
Dalmatian |
Ch. Dalmino Eternal Electra |
| Czech Republic |
Whippet |
Ch. Madeleine z Uplnku |
| Denmark |
Australian Shepherd |
Ch. Thornapple Aftershock |
| Finland |
Samoyed |
Ch. Ikiliikkujan Eddie Of Voyage |
| France |
Beauceron |
Ch. Turbo De La Negresse |
| Germany |
Saluki |
Ch. Dakira Sawahin |
| Greece |
Old English Sheepdog |
Ch. Aryakas Cosmo Junior |
| Hungary |
Old English Sheepdog |
Ch. Reata's Jimbo |
| India |
Irish Setter |
Ch. Pendoric Perfect Thyming |
| Ireland |
Kerry Blue Terrier |
Ch. Edbrios Blue Ivanhoe |
| Israel |
Cairn Terrier |
Ch. Hjohoo's Than I Kissed Her |
| Italy |
Azawakh |
Ch. Shani Kel Dahoussah |
| Japan |
Border Collie |
Ch. Border Lane JP Moonshining |
| Mexico |
Afghan Hound |
Ch. Andros Ghalib of Damos |
| Netherlands |
Scottish Terrier |
Ch. Lucia's Dream Scandalizer |
| Norway |
Kerry Blue Terrier |
Ch. Link To Shyloch Iz Goluboi Legendy |
| Poland |
Polish Lowland Sheepdog |
Ch. Malina z Gangu Dlugich |
| Portugal |
Weimaraner |
Ch. Bella N Silhouettes Heart Throb |
| Puerto Rico |
French Bulldog |
Ch. Salome Avlis & Bloa |
| Romania |
Siberian Husky |
Ch. Look At Me of Wolf Point |
| Russia |
Yorkshire Terrier |
Ch. Mini Shop Cosa Nostra |
| Serbia |
Poodle |
Ch. Jasenak Backstage |
| Slovakia |
Afghan Hound |
Ch. Jennies Joplin Gandamak |
| Slovenia |
German Shepherd Dog |
Ch. Dex Zlatololicni |
| South Africa |
Poodle |
Ch. Marechal Positive Accent |
| South Korea |
Kerry Blue Terrier |
Ch. K-Crying of Sang Kook |
| Spain |
Spanish Greyhound |
Ch. Tata de Vallestrella |
| Sweden |
Great Pyrenees |
Ch. Vi'skaly's Spirit of Alaska |
| Switzerland |
American Cocker Spaniel |
Ch. Very Vigie Vamos a la Playa |
| Thailand |
Siberian Husky |
Ch. Nando's Boot Scoot An Boogie |
| UK |
Dalmatian |
Ch. Dvojica Voodoo JW |
| Ukraine |
Poodle |
Ch. Croshka Bradpitt |
| USA |
English Springer Spaniel |
Ch. Felicity's Diamond Jim |
Each of the participating countries selected its competing dog based on a ratings system of their choice, or selected a Best in Show winner from a prestigious show. For instance, the AKC has designated the winner of the previous year’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to represent the U.S. in the Eukanuba World Challenge.
The competitors in the Eukanuba World Challenge will be divided into three sections based on their geographic region: Europe and Africa, Asia and Oceania and the Americas. One dog will be selected from each of these three regions to compete in the Eukanuba World Challenge finals.
“These outstanding canines represent the finest in the world,” said Michael Canalizo, Director of AKC Event Management. “It is a pleasure to host them and be able to hold an event that demonstrates that across the globe, love and appreciation for dogs is a universal language.”
The Eukanuba World Challenge judges are:
World Challenge Winner: Mr. Karl Reisinger - Austria
Europe and Africa Section: Mr. Hiroshi Kamisato - Japan
Asia and Oceania Section: Sr. Miguel Angel Martinez - Argentina
Americas Section: Mr. Luis Miguel v. Pinto Teixeria - Portugal
The winner will be awarded the title of “Eukanuba World Challenge Winner” and $10,000. There is a $3,000 prize for the runner up and $2,000 for the first runner up. Eukanuba World Challenge competitors which are also AKC recognized breeds may compete in the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. International entries who qualify will also be eligible for the Bred-by-Exhibitor competition.
