Two new Champions, one very busy weekend, and a brand-new sport. Crush finished his AKC Championship at the Umpqua Kennel Club shows, Vanya earned her UKC Championship with Jackson at the Cascade American Pit Bull Terrier Club, and then we headed to Albany for our first NASDA trial.

Four days, one new champion, multiple Total Dog qualifications, and the end of an unforgettable chapter. Follow along as we recap our 2026 UKC Western Classic weekend, where Quack finished her UKC Championship, Crush continued his Grand Championship journey, and Magic stepped into the conformation ring for the final time.

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A weekend full of milestones, lessons, and plenty of laughs! Crush and Ginger both finished their UKC Championships, Quack earned multiple competition wins and a Gun Dog Group 4 placement, and Vanya picked up her first two competition wins. From championship ribbons to Crush's brief career as a kangaroo, here's a look back at our Fourth of July weekend in Boring, Oregon.