Learn about how a hound named “Chief” aced four 90-minute competition rounds over three days and became the 2018 UKC (United Kennel Club) Hunting Beagle World Champion.
Prevent clicks on page when mobile menu is being shown
Sporting
Pro Club is dedicated to helping members develop and recognize outstanding sporting performance. Explore our tips and resources for developing your sporting dogs’ talents, keeping them conditioned year-round, and showcasing them in the field.
Articles
-
![ukc-hunting-beagle-world-champion-is-a-hound-named-chief]()
-
![national-derby-amateur-open-retriever-champions-wow-to-win]()
See how three Labrador Retrievers achieved status as a National Retriever Champions by winning their respective Derby, Amateur and Open championship stakes in 2018. -
![agility-pro-nanuk-a-siberian-husky-is-owners-first-dog]()
Rusty Boone never dreamt that a walk around the block with his dog would lead to “Nanuk” (MACH5 Boone’s Nanuk Of The North MXB2 MJS2 NJP XF T2B CGCA CGCU) becoming the No. 1 Master Agility Champion (MACH) Siberian Husky.
-
![Gail Inman]()
In her job as the Sporting Program Coordinator for the Purina Professional Engagement Team, Gail Inman meets owners, trainers and handlers of all kinds of sporting dogs.
-
![Conditioning]()
Well-conditioned dogs capture our attention with their intensity and the ease with which they perform their sport.
-
![preseason sports dog training]()
Long before fall arrives, serious sporting dog enthusiasts have been working to get their dogs ready. In reality, they never let up from conditioning/training mode, though the intensity of their day-to-day routine may relent a bit in the off-season.
