AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Meet the Challengers

Meet some of the most compelling competitors from past championships and find out what their lives are like when they're not winning dog shows.

Deborah Blank and Brenda
Breed : Kuvasz
Gender/Age: Female, 4 years old
Location: Helena, Montana
Fun Fact: Scares off bears and coyotes.

Michelle Edling and Spy
Breed : Belgian Tervuren
Gender/Age: Male, 6 years old
Location: The Dalles, Oregon
Fun Fact: Spy lives on a private airport.

Toni Killpatrick and Adam
Breed : Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Gender/Age: Male, 3 years old
Location: Mariposa, California
Fun Fact: Helps the handicapped.
Donna Reece and Bluff
Breed : Labrador Retriever
Gender/Age: Male, 2 years old
Location: Chardon, Ohio
Fun Fact: Bluff is a therapy dog.

Cindy Lakowski and Jordan
Breed : Chow Chow
Gender/Age: Male, 8-1/2 years old
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Fun Fact: The oldest dog in the show.

Jana Morgan and Ruby
Breed : Toy Manchester Terrier
Gender/Age: Female, 18 months old
Location: Alliance, Nebraska
Fun Fact: She's pals with a Rottweiler.