The National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals took place on December 14 in Orlando, FL, as part of the AKC National Championship, Presented by Royal Canin. This year, 829 dogs competed, narrowed down into Best in Groups and then Best in Show at the NOHS Finals. The top 10 owner-handled dogs in each breed were invited to compete in the finals, with a total of 204 breeds and varieties represented.
After owner-handled dogs were chosen in each breed group, the top dog was awarded Best in Show by Mr. Michael Faulkner.
NOHS Best in Show
In the 2024 National Owner-Handled Series Finals, Best in Show was awarded to 鈥淯lli,鈥� a Bernese Mountain Dog. Ulli, GCHG CH Windfall Adesa 3 Wire Winter @ Emerald Mtn CD RN FDC CGC, is handled by Beth Dennehy, and bred by Kris Hayko and Michael Knicely, DVM. Ulli is owned by Dennehy, WM Rogers, K. Hayko, and B. Kinley-Blewett
NOHS Reserve Best in Show
Reserve Best in Show was awarded to Saluki 鈥淔lash鈥� GCHG DC Baha Bahrain Storm RN MC, handled by Dr. Caroline Coile. Coile and Carol Perotta own Flash, and the dog was bred by Coile, Betsy Cummings, and Jamey Lambert.
NOHS Group Winners
Herding Group
Call Name: Mowgli
Registered Name: GCHG CH Midnight White Sugarok Strut My Stuff At Nallie鈥橲 CGC
Breed: Finnish Lapphund
Owned By: Alexandra Barbas, Liane Tofani, and Stephen Hall
Bred By: Liane Tofani and Linda Marden
Hound Group
Call Name: Flash
Registered Name: GCHG DC Baha Bahrain Storm RN MC
Breed: Saluki
Owned By: Caroline Perotta and Caroline Coile
Bred By: Betsy Cummings, Jamey Lambert, and Dr. Caroline Coile
Non-Sporting Group
Call Name: Hugo
Registered Name: GCHG CH Rio鈥檚 Where Hugo I Go CGC ATT
Breed: Chow Chow
Owned By: Elizabeth McElroy
Bred By: Amy Frick, Ronron Eugenio, and Leo Andrew Eugenio
Sporting Group
Call Name: Luca
Registered Name: GCHB CH Roaneden鈥檚 Shorelander
Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Owned By: Christine and Robert Jones
Bred By: Christine and Robert Jones
Terrier Group
Call Name: Reign
Registered Name: GCHS CH First Class Flawless My Dear
Breed: Bedlington Terrier
Owned By: Priscilla Boland
Bred By: Jacquelyn Fogel and Chris Mackenzie
Toy Group
Call Name: Mando
Registered Name: CH Bayside This Is The Way
Breed: Toy Manchester Terrier
Owned By: Haley Stillman
Bred By: Dianna L. Texter and Michael J. Texter
Working Group
Call Name: Ulli
Registered Name: GCHG CH Windfall Adesa 3 Wire Winter @ Emerald Mtn CD RN FDC CGC
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Owned By: Beth Dennehy, WM Rogers, Kris Hayko, and B. Kinley-Blewett
Bred By: Kris Hayko and Michael Knicely D.V.M.
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