Aussies Rule at National Championship

  Posted on January 23, 2011  by Joy of Living  No comments

Reckon, an Australian Shepherd male, was named Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships held today in Long Beach, CA.  Reckon was the first dog from the Herding Group to win the title in the show’s ten-year history.

Other breeds in the finals for Best of Show included:  Malachy (Pekingese-Toy Group); Adam (Smooth Fox Terrier-Terrier Group); Chanel (Whippet-Hound Group); Ladybug (Portugese Water Dog-Working Group); Scout (German Short-Haired Pointer-Sporting Group); and Drummer (Bichon Frise-Non-Sporting Group).

As Best of Show winner, Reckon won $50,000 and a trophy.

Congratulations Reckon!