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Awards & Recognition
Do your dogs have what it takes to be the best of the best? Want to cheer on some of the top dogs in the nation (or scope out the competition)? Get to know exceptional Purina-fueled champions across conformation, sporting, and agility. And, see what it takes to claim their hard-won and prestigious titles.
Articles
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Raising and training a show dog that confidently enjoys the demands of a conformation career can make for a myriad of learning curves and bumps along the road.
My husband, Corky, and I spent a lifetime in dogs as busy all-breed professional handl
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Learn professional dog show tips from longtime all-breed handler Sue Vroom, including training, conditioning and showing suggestions in and outside of the ring. -
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Timing is everything when competing in a dog show. Learn how professional dog handlers best utilize their time with judges to put their best paw forward. -
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When a passionate terrier lover named Victor Malzoni Jr. was looking for a nice Wire Fox Terrier bitch in 2010, he asked another passionate terrier lover, pro handler Gabriel Rangel, to help him find one.
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![Black Russian Terrier ‘Oli’ Is No. 1 in All Systems]()
A record-setting 4-year-old Black Russian Terrier named “Oli” stirs excitement at shows with his confidence, beautiful movement and sound temperament.
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![English Springer Spaniel 'Jace' Takes Top Spot in Sporting Group]()
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![Natural Star, 'Ringo,' Is No. 1 Wirehaired Dachshund]()
A small dog with a big-dog temperament, “Ringo,” a 3-year-old male Wirehaired Dachshund, has a natural rock-star attitude when it comes to dog shows.
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With a fiery expression and head-turning style, a 3-year-old male Welsh Terrier named “Dazzle” has sparkled his way to the top of the breed rankings and earned a spot as the No. 1 Terrier in all systems.
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Diego Garcia, a professional dog handler, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his Boxers. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Eddie Dzuik, professional dog breeder, owner and handler, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his champion Beagles. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Michelle Hess, dog kennel manager, breeder and handler, and learn why she feeds her dogs Purina Pro Plan dog food.
