The AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships are the largest championship field events open to all pointing breeds in the country. There are two divisions to the competition as handlers are either on Horseback or Walking.
This year the championship was held in Raymond, NE. FC McDermitt’s Thor “Thor” a Pointer, with handler Diane Vater, was the winner of the Horseback division and the Westminster Kennel Club Cup trophy. Hunt’em Ups Leave No Doubt “Murphey” a German Shorthaired Pointer, handled by Tim Owens was the winner of the Walking competition and The Westminster Trophy.