AKC National Championship 2024

Back in December, we had the opportunity to run a vendor booth at the AKC National Championships in Orlando, Florida! Over six days, we observed thousands of dogs compete in agility, dock diving, and breed confirmations.

We met new customers and existing customers, small dogs, big dogs, and everything in between! It was a completely new world for us and we were thrilled to share the quality and mission of Farm Hounds with everyone who came by.

Every morning of the event, we got to meet with handlers prior to going into the ring and pitch Farm Hounds as a "bait" option to keep the pups happy and focused. After competing, we'd get to hear back on the results and we heard lots of success stories on how our treats did - lots of winners!

One visitor to our booth said she entered the ring to compete but had left her treats off the floor, in her panic, the handler behind her tapped her on the shoulder and gave her a piece of Farm Hounds Duck Strips. Her dog loved them and with that kind gesture, it led to her winning that round! Safe to say we made a new customer that day! : )

Here are some photos from the event!

four huskies and a german shepherd sitting in front of the Farm Hounds booth
A corgi winning the award of excellence
A small dog running the obstacle course
A large black dog biting an extra large beef hide roll
A large dog sniffing a large beef hide roll
Three sheepdogs on leashes
A gray and white dog running the slalom obstacle course
Multiple small white dogs walking in the ring
A great dane alongside a woman in a Farm Hounds sweatshirt
A Boston terrier being inspected by the judges
Four small dogs standing in the arena
A woman posing with a husky and five blue ribbons
A gray poodle performing for a Farm Hounds chew
Several dogs being judged in the arena
a spaniel happily biting a beef hide roll
a judge observing several pugs
a fluffy gray dog sitting upright on its hind legs
a pug in a pet carrier
a smiling man wearing a Farm Hounds t-shirt while a husky licks his ear
A woman cradling a small black and brown dog
small long haired dogs in the judging arena
Fluffy chow dog wearing a best of drool bib
A small white dog in a red and white hooded sweater
Two women and a small black dog holding a blue ribbon
A golden retriever biting an extra large beef hide roll
Farm Hounds booth with baskets of chews and farm partner banner
Two curly haired dogs