A huge Congratulations to our member Beth Blankenship for being named 2024 Non Group Breeder of the Year!
The 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year awards were presented during the evening competition of the AKC National Championship, and presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Non-Sporting Group: Beth Blankenship, Trumpet Keeshond
Beth’s first Keeshond was a companion, but she became the foundation of Trumpet Keeshond, finishing her CH title with a group placement and being honored as a Register of Merit producer by the Keeshond Club of America.
An AKC Breeder of Merit Platinum, Beth has bred 161 champions, 21 GCH, 95 national and regional specialty winners, 15 All-breed BIS/RBIS winners, and much more. She has also owned 106 champions.
Beth has served on the Keeshond Club of America (KCA) board for two terms and has been a member of multiple committees, currently the Health, Breeders Education, Breed Standard Revision and Event Planning committees. She was nominated for the AKC Good Sportsmanship Award in 2024.
In 2022, Beth established A Keeshond Retreat at her home where she teaches grooming, training, animal husbandry, nutrition and wellness. She is also a mentor for new dog owners and juniors in the sport.
You can view the award ceremony here: https://akc.tv/event-video?id=12160&fbclid=IwY2xjawHNmt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa_t16TmO8jav3oV6NRm7UnVefaFGOe3fwr72rjwBw1N5kM1hCWAtkVCyw_aem_2IfW8b2ZdSe29qW99ei7oQ
