Hunt Country Cluster Breeders Showcase
A Celebration of Breeders
The Hunt Country Cluster Breeders Showcase is an annual evening event held each year as part of our Hunt Country Cluster dog shows, immediately following Best in Show on Saturday evening. This standalone showcase is dedicated to honoring the breeders behind the dogs — a unique opportunity to put your breeding program in the ring alongside the results of your work.
About the Event
The Breeders Showcase invites exhibitors to compete as pairs, showcasing the quality and consistency of their breeding programs across all AKC groups. Competition begins at the group level, with seven group winning pairs advancing to compete for Best in Show Breeder Showcase.
Entries consist of two dogs of the same breed or variety sharing at least one common breeder. Any entry may be handled by anyone in the ring — professional handlers, owner-handlers, and junior handlers are all welcome.
This is a standalone event separate from regular show entries. Entry fee and judges are announced each year in the premium list.
Event Rules
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Each entry shall consist of 2 dogs of the same breed or variety.
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Each entry shall have at least one breeder in common. The breeder name must be listed exactly the same on both entries, though may appear in any order.
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Judging begins at the group level, following Saturday group judging. Groups may be judged concurrently.
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There may be multiple entries of a given breed within a group.
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Any entry may be handled by anyone in the ring.
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This is a standalone event — a separate entry form included in the premium list must be completed.
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All entries must be registered in accordance with AKC rules for entering an AKC Sanctioned show.
How to Enter
Entry information, fees, and judges are published in the premium list each year. Complete the Breeders Showcase entry form (separate from your regular show entry) and submit it by the closing date listed in the premium list.
For questions, contact Natalie Hollinger at CNHollinger@gmail.com.
