AKC National Championship Results
Finnish Spitz Best of Breed and top awards at the AKC National Championship, 2008 to present.
2025 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
CH HIGH DESERT VILLE'S SON RISE. NP800828/02. 11/13/2022. Dog. BREEDER: John Shaw & Kim Raleigh. By Finkkila's Naile Poika-High Desert Sirkka. OWNER: John Shaw & D Helland & K Raleigh
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH HIGH DESERT SIRKKA. NP518638/02. 09/09/2018. BREEDER: John Shaw. By Ch Crowns Hephaestion-Ch Icecaps Kira. OWNER: John Shaw & Kim Raleigh
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GCHB CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
Award of Merit
GCHS SUOMI 'N AJUAQ'S HEIR TO THE FIRENATION. NP609761/02. 06/24/2020. Dog. BREEDER: Holly Horton Patricia Land & Valerie Horton. By GCH Suomi's Set Fire To The Rain-CH Ajuaq's RockZ To Whimzical Windz. OWNER: Erika David & Kristen Ray & Joanne David.
CH GOTSPITZ DV9K9'S ENDER'S GAME. NP796944/01. 08/23/2022. Dog. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley Michelle Leeathers. By CH Got Spiz Fizzing Whizzbees-CH Got Spitz Quality Is Crystal Clear. OWNER: Michelle Leathers and Wendy whiteley.
2024 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHB CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
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GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
Award of Merit
CH Ajuaq's Mighy Mikko of Skandia NP42061201. 01042016. Dog. BREEDER: Patricia Land/Holly Horton/Valerie Horton By GCHG CH Mickywins Mainio Skandia THDN RATO CGC -GCH CH Ajuaq N' Snofire Rockz Windz Of Fire OWNER: SUSAN M MARSHALL & WILLIAM SWARTZ & PEGGY URTON
2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHB CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz My Heart's Delight NP72401902. 09032021. Bitch. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley By CH Got Spitz Winter Storm Warning -CH Got Spitz Sizzle, Twizzle & Shine OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
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GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2022 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHB CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz My Heart's Delight NP72401902. 09032021. Bitch. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley By CH Got Spitz Winter Storm Warning -CH Got Spitz Sizzle, Twizzle & Shine OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
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GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2021 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHB CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz Celebration. NP48815304. 11242017. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley/Michelle Leathers By GCHG CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star CA -GCH CH Dv9k9 Got Spitz Smokin' Hot Party Gal OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
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GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2020 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCH CH Badgerden's Big Bark Theory. NP51257101. 12092017. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Badger/Holly Leftwich By CH Triscole Nyyrikki -CH Dv9k9's Dream Dancer Of Royaltouch OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz Celebration. NP48815304. 11242017. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley/Michelle Leathers By GCHG CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star CA -GCH CH Dv9k9 Got Spitz Smokin' Hot Party Gal OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
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GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2019 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHG CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz Celebration. NP48815304. 11242017. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley/Michelle Leathers By GCHG CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star CA -GCH CH Dv9k9 Got Spitz Smokin' Hot Party Gal OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2018 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHS CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Got Spitz Celebration. NP48815304. 11242017. BREEDER: Wendy Whiteley/Michelle Leathers By GCHG CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star CA -GCH CH Dv9k9 Got Spitz Smokin' Hot Party Gal OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
2017 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHS CH Kunniakas Whizz Bang Wallop. NP35975501. 09042010. BREEDER: Mr. I Byrne/Mr. A Byrne/Mr. S Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. K Byrne By CH Kunniakas Kovu -Kunniakas The Old Rag Doll OWNER: S Krupski & B Krupski & B Richardson & M Hall (Brenda Lee Combs, Agent)
Best of Opposite Sex / Bred By Exhibitor
Revontuli Whole Lada Love. NP45107601. 04172016. BREEDER: Cindy Chicvara By CH Revontuli King's Ransom -Lada OWNER: Cindy Thicvara
2016 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCHB CH Kunniakas Whizz Bang Wallop. NP35975501. 09042010. BREEDER: Mr. I Byrne/Mr. A Byrne/Mr. S Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. K Byrne By CH Kunniakas Kovu -Kunniakas The Old Rag Doll OWNER: S Krupski & B Krupski & M Hall & B Richardson
Best of Opposite Sex
GCHB CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps. NP22520801. 10132008. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: L Saari&J Anastas & T Davies & B Isacoff & D Tyree
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GCHB CH Dv9k9's Talvi Lahja. NP36590503. 12242013. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/April C Bruce By GCHB CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland CA OWNER: Wendy Whiteley
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CH Marblehill's Money In The Bank. NP34417502. 12262012. BREEDER: Lisa Saari By Marblehill's Up'N The Ante With Icecaps -CH Marblehill's Chasing The Fire OWNER: T Davies & B Isacoff & L Saari &J Anastas &D Tyres
2015 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCH CH Kunniakas Whizz Bang Wallop. NP35975501. 09042010. BREEDER: Mr. I Byrne/Mr. A Byrne/Mr. S Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. K Byrne By CH Kunniakas Kovu -Kunniakas The Old Rag Doll OWNER: S Krupski & B Krupski & J Roberge & B Richardson
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps. NP22520801. 10132008. Bitch. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: L Saari&J Anastas & T Davies & B Isacoff & D Tyree
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GCH CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot. NP03626301. 12212002. BREEDER: Mathilde A Niquidet By CH Jayenn's Tophunter -CH Pikkinokka-Kukka Of Storm Valley OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich (Holly Leftwich PHA, Agent)
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CH Marblehill's Money In The Bank. NP34417502. 12262012. BREEDER: Lisa Saari By Marblehill's Up'N The Ante With Icecaps -CH Marblehill's Chasing The Fire OWNER: Dr. T. M. Davies B. Isacoff L. Saari J. Anastas
2014 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
CH Kunniakas Whizz Bang Wallop. NP35975501. 09042010. Dog. BREEDER: Mr. I Byrne/Mr. A Byrne/Mr. S Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. L Byrne/Ms. K Byrne By CH Kunniakas Kovu -Kunniakas The Old Rag Doll OWNER: Sandra Krupski & Bruce Krupski & Janet Roberge (Brenda Lee Combs, Agent)
Best Of Opposite Sex
Dv9k9's The Royal Touch. NP36051306. 12162013. BREEDER: Bethene Occhiuto By GCH CH Dv9k9's Royal Star -CH Icecap Royaltouch's Nordic Princess OWNER: Michelle Leathers (Abba Furgason, Agent)
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GCH CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star. NP21349701. 11052008. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/Stephanie Leathers By GCH CH Regal's Red Blue Mischief -CH Pauper's Icecap Phoenix OWNER: April Bruce & E David
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CH Skandia Pikku Sirkka. NP12921101. 02022006. BREEDER: Peggy L Urton By CH Pikkinokka's Nordisk Niccolite AX AXJ -Jayenn's Cohsa Vappo OWNER: Susan M Marshall
2013 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCH CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star . NP21349701 . 11052008. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/Stephanie Leathers By GCH CH Regal's Red Blue Mischief -CH Pauper's Icecap Phoenix OWNER: April Bruce & E David
Best of Opposite Sex & Best Bred By Exhibitor
GCH CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps . NP22520801 . 10132008. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: Lisa Saari & Jose Anastas
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GCH CH Finkkila's Goldie Of Suvi . NP31443105 . 02272012. BREEDER: Robert E Young/Theresa G Young By CH SUVI-KETTU OF STORM VALLEY -CH Finkkila's Muff OWNER: Tom T Walker (Sue Cassel, Agent)
2012 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
CH Dv9k9's Royal Star . NP27097204 . 08152010. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/Nancy Lloyd By GCH CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star -CH Crowns Finlandia Aliise OWNER: Heidi Leathers & Michelle Leathers
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps . NP22520801 . 10132008. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: Thomas M. Davies & Lisa Saari & Jose Anastas
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GCH CH Dv9k9's Blazing Element Of Bo-Co-Pa . NP25981605 . 05152010. BREEDER: Mary Ellis/Michelle Leathers By GCH CH Dv9k9's Red Hot Star -CH Velvet Hills Koralli OWNER: Erika David
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GCH CH Dv9k9's Dazzling Winter Wonderland . NP21349703 . 11052008. BREEDER: Michelle Leathers/Stephanie Leathers By GCH CH Regal's Red Blue Mischief -CH Pauper's Icecap Phoenix OWNER: Amy Leathers & Michelle Leathers
Best Bred By Exhibitor
CH Maxasta's Max Jr . NP10521802 . 07012005. BREEDER: Richard A Yates By CH Maxasta Del Colle Ombroso -CH Maxasta's Vixen OWNER: R Yates & I Hayes
Awards of Excellence
1. GCH CH Finkkila's Nalle Poika . NP13511702 . 06032006. BREEDER: Tom T Walker/Marg G Walker By CH Katajahaan Nalle -CH Finkkila's Muff OWNER: Karen Swisher & Diane M Helland (Brian Livingston, Agent)
2. GCH CH Icecaps Cool Hand Luke . NP12222401 . 12112005. BREEDER: Nancy Lloyd/Ernie Lloyd By CH Pikkinokka Icecaps Finn McCool -CH Jayenn's Dame Anastasia OWNER: Nancy & Ernie Lloyd & Kelsey DeCosta
3. GCH CH Jayenn's Archer . NP17195703 . 12162006. BREEDER: Joan Grant/Leslie Carlson By CH Jayenn's Vanolite Ihme -CH Diana The HuntressOWNER: Joan Grant & Leslie Carlson
Winners Dog
Maxasta's Barron Von Richthofen . NP25875601 . 03072010. BREEDER: Rowdy Yates/Katherine Young By CH Maxasta's Max Jr -Maxasta's Dreamcatcher Lovie OWNER: R Yates
2011 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed & Best Bred By Exhibitor
GCH CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps . NP22520801 . 10132008. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: Lisa Saari & Jose Anastas
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot . NP03626301 . 12212002. BREEDER: Mathilde A Niquidet By CH Jayenn's Tophunter -CH Pikkinokka-Kukka Of Storm Valley OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich (Holly Leftwich PHA, Agent)
Awards Excellence
1. GCH CH Icecaps Cool Hand Luke . NP12222401 . 12112005. BREEDER: Nancy Lloyd/Ernie Lloyd By CH Pikkinokka Icecaps Finn McCool -CH Jayenn's Dame Anastasia OWNER: Nancy & Ernie Lloyd & Kelsey DeCosta
2. CH Badgerden's Barkansas . NP20957101 . 07252008. BREEDER: Michelle Badger By GCH CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot -CH Badgerden's Bark Avenue OWNER: Michelle Badger
2010 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
GCH CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot . NP03626301 . 12212002. BREEDER: Mathilde A Niquidet By CH Jayenn's Tophunter -CH Pikkinokka-Kukka Of Storm Valley OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich (Holly Leftwich PHA, Agent)
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH Pikkinokka's This Girl Rockz . NP14297901 . 02242006. BREEDER: Mathilde A Niquidet By CH Jayenn's Vanolite Ihme -CH Pikkinokka's Pocketful Of Posy OWNER: Holly Horton & April Bruce
Best Best Bred By Exhibitor
CH Regal's Red Blue Mischief . NP01617203 . 12052002. BREEDER: Danielle R Pollard/Reina Pollard By CH Royaltouch's Prints Of Valor -CH Royal Touch's Heavenly Haley OWNER: Danielle & Renia Pollard
Awards of Excellence
1. CH Regal's Red Blue Mischief . NP01617203 . 12052002. BREEDER: Danielle R Pollard/Reina Pollard By CH Royaltouch's Prints Of Valor -CH Royal Touch's Heavenly Haley OWNER: Danielle & Renia Pollard
2. CH Marblehill's Gleaming Icecaps . NP22520801 . 10132008. BREEDER: Lisa Saari/Jose Anastas By CH Jayenn's Fire At Marblehill -CH Marblehill's Luminescence OWNER: Lisa Saari & Jose Anastas
2009 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed
CH Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot . NP03626301 . 12212002. BREEDER: Mathilde A Niquidet By CH Jayenn's Tophunter -CH Pikkinokka-Kukka Of Storm Valley OWNER: Michelle Badger & Holly Leftwich (Holly Leftwich, Agent)
Best of Opposite Sex
CH Suomi's Born To Be Wild . NP05163304 . 11022003. BREEDER: Carol Stone/Marg G Walker/Kim Raleigh By CH Suomi's Ike Of Ukkonen -CH Finkkila's Stormy Ice Caps OWNER: Carol Stone & Kim Raleigh
Best Bred By Exhibitor & BBE Group 3
CH Suomi's It Takes Two To Tango . NP05163301 . 11022003. BREEDER: Carol Stone/Marg G Walker/Kim Raleigh By CH Suomi's Ike Of Ukkonen -CH Finkkila's Stormy Ice Caps OWNER: Carol Stone & Kim Raleigh & Danielle Roberts
Awards of Merit
1. CH Pikkinokka's Far Darrig Kodiak CD RE . NM91954702 . 10012000. BREEDER: Mathilde Niquidet By Niinkai -Jayenn's Twofox Pixie OWNER: Holly Horton
2. Kita's Ajuaq Drum Dancer . NP21257102 . 09042008. BREEDER: Holly Horton/John Boughton/April Bruce/Valerie Horton By CH Pikkinokka's Far Darrig Kodiak CD RE -CH Pikkinokka's This Girl Rockz OWNER: John Boughton & Holly Horton & Spencer Willis
Winners Dog
Kita's Ajuaq Drum Dancer . NP21257102 . 09042008. BREEDER: Holly Horton/John Boughton/April Bruce/Valerie Horton By CH Pikkinokka's Far Darrig Kodiak CD RE -CH Pikkinokka's This Girl Rockz OWNER: John Boughton & Holly Horton & Spencer Willis
2008 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of Breed or Variety
Ch Pikkinokka Badgr Sir Barksalot (D). NP 03626301. 12-21-02. Breeder: Mathilde A. Niquidet. By CH Jayenn’s Tophunter – CH Pikkinokka-Kukka Of Storm Valley.
Owner: Michelle Badger & Holly M. Leftwich.
Best of Opposite Sex & Best Bred By
Ch Suomi's Born To Be Wild (B). NP 05163304. 11-2-03. Breeder: Carol Stone & Marg Walker & Kim Raleigh. By Ch Suomis 'IKE' Of Ukkonen – Ch Finkkila's Stormy Icecaps.
Owner: Carol Stone & Kim Raleigh.
Awards of Merit
Ch Jayenn's Ivan Of Tsankawi (D). NP 08984501. 9-2-04. Breeder: Joan Grant. By Ch Pikkinokka's Nordisk Niccolite AX AXJ – Jayenn's Cohsa Vanda.
Owner: Leslie Carlson-Elliott & John Elliott.
Ch Pikkinokka's Far Darrig Kodiak CD RE (D). NM 91954702. 10-1-00. Breeder: M. Niquidet. By Niinkai – Jayenn's Two Fox Pixie.
Owner: Holly Horton.