The American Kennel Club wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC.
The 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a given sport.
Pointing Breed Field Events
Dave and Lee Walker
German Shorthaired Pointers
Retriever Field Events
Brenda and Ken Neil
Labrador Retrievers
Spaniel Field Events
Jane Haworth
English Springer Spaniels
Hound Field Events
Sandra Russell
Dachshunds
Herding
Karen Thompson
Border Collies
Lure Coursing
Chuck Boyd, Gail Boyd and Jenny Boyd
Whippets
Earthdog
Margaret, Arnold and Kathleen Henning
Border Terriers
Coonhounds
Ronald Holt
Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Agility
Donna Polka
Border Collies
Obedience
Maureen and Trevor Tobias
Border Collies
Rally
Ann Callahan
Rottweilers
Tracking
Helen Hittesdorf
Belgian Tervurens
“Knowledgeable breeders are critical to the continued success of canine sports. These breeders have shown a long-term dedication to enhancing breed instincts and breeding sound dogs with good temperaments,” said Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President for Sports and Events. “Their accomplishments represent the highest level of commitment to their breeds and sports.”
Each recipient received a Breeder of the Year rosette mounted in a shadow box.
The American Kennel Club salutes these individuals for their dedication and success in breeding purpose-bred dogs.
Thompsons Border Collies 