ROYAL CANIN PUPPY PRE-SHOW PUTS THE MAGNIFICENCE OF PUPPYHOOD ON CENTER STAGE IN ADVANCE OF AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – PRNewswire

Hosted by Carolyn Manno and Mike Janela, the Puppy Pre-Show will showcase a series of fun and whimsical events that will put each of the five participating dogs "puppy-ness" to the test. The participating dogs will be judged in several categories including puppy playtime, agility and the magnificent mile-ish.

"Welcoming a puppy is a rewarding time for pet owners, and at Royal Canin we work hard to provide the best possible start for all puppies," said Jason Taylor, Royal Canin's Vice President of Marketing and Assistant Show Chairman of the AKC National Championship. "The action viewers will see in the Puppy Pre-Show is not only entertaining it's also an amazing opportunity to learn more about the participating breeds and tips on healthy puppy development, which is why we're proud to present the Royal Canin Puppy Pre-Show, as well continue our long-standing sponsorship of the AKC National Championship."

As a leader in pet nutrition, Royal Canin recognizes nutrition can play a critical role in pet health, especially during the important stage of puppyhood. Puppyhood is a stage of massive physical and behavioral changes. Nutrition tailored to their specific developmental needs can help them grow from fragile young puppies to strong, healthy dogs. Royal Canin puppy diets offer nutrition tailored to each of the puppy growth stages. Puppies rapidly grow, and their digestive, immune and skeletal development require high-quality proteins, vitamins, and balanced energy and mineral content.

"Growth is a time of rapid change, discovery, and new encounters for your puppy," said Dr. Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), and Regulatory Veterinary Manager at Royal Canin. "As puppies grow, their immune systems are still developing, so it is important to support your puppy with the right nutrients from the start."

The Future ChampionsThe dogs competing for puppy glory in this year's Royal Canin Puppy Pre-Show include:

The Puppy Pre-Show winner will be revealed during the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on January 2nd at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Following the broadcast on ABC a special broadcast of the Royal Canin Puppy Pre-Show, featuring the winner, will be available on the Royal Canin YouTube page on Monday, January 3, 2022.

For more information about the Royal Canin Puppy Pre-Show and to pick your Puppy Pre-Show line up, visit @RoyalCaninUSon Instagram.

For more information about Royal Canin, visit http://www.royalcanin.com.

About Royal CaninRoyal Canin is a leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 50 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists,breedersand veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed,lifestyleand therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. To learn more about Royal Canin, visitwww.royalcanin.comand "LIKE" us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/royalcanin.us.

About the American Kennel ClubFounded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization, which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit http://www.akc.org.

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