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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES BREEDER OF THE YEAR BY SPORT RECIPIENTS
By Kalila Sample
Published: Dec 22, 2025 | 1 Minute
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is proud to announce the AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport honorees.
Consistent with its mission of promoting the breeding of purebred dogs for type and function, the AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award honors those exceptional breeders who have consistently worked to improve the health, temperament, and performance of dogs within their sport. These individuals embody the AKC’s mission to preserve, protect, and enhance their breeds.
The 2025 Breeder of the Year by Sport award recipients are:
Pointing Breed Field Events Rick Hopkins and Brenda Roe German Shorthaired Pointers
Retriever Field Events Mark Menzies Labradors
Spaniel Field Events Richard Paquin English Springer Spaniels
Hound Field Events Jill Chidlow Keim and Dachshunds
Bethany Chidlow Keim
Herding Dawna and Megan Sims Australian Shepherds
Lure Coursing Edward and Selma Kominek Afghan Hounds
Earthdog Maryellen Moehler Border Terriers
Coonhounds Mike Guthrie and Logan Ray Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Agility Michael and Pamela Korcek Shetland Sheepdogs
Obedience Kathryn Willis Golden Retrievers
Rally Nancy Ward German Shorthaired Pointers
Tracking Dee Dee and Billy Anderson Golden Retrievers
