NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup Presented by Cosequin® will air on ESPN2. The competition will premiere on Sunday, May 4th at 8pm ET.
This year’s AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup, held in collaboration with North America Diving Dogs, took place on April 5, 2025, at Mississippi State University. Canine athletes from across the country demonstrated their exceptional abilities in a spirited competition, competing in three Distance divisions—Lap, Elite, and Premier—and two Air Retrieve divisions—Open and Lap. The top three finishers in each category earned well-deserved prize money and national recognition.
“We’re thrilled for the AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup to return to ESPN,” said Gina M. DiNardo, AKC President and CEO. “The excitement and energy that the dogs give off is palpable, and we’re sure that viewers at home will be on the edge of their seats cheering for their favorite competitors.”
“Supporting this event allows us to celebrate the incredible bond between dogs and their owners,” said Dr. Todd Henderson, DVM, President and CEO of Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. “I am honored that the American Kennel Club’s Diving Dogs Premier Cup, presented by Cosequin®, was hosted on the campus of my alma mater, Mississippi State University.”
The broadcast will be hosted by Carolyn Manno, including sideline reporting by Phil Murphy, analysis by Jason Rigler and special guest appearance by MSU mascot, Bully the Bulldog.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded 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 26,000 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, scent work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog, and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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