AKC Louisville National Results January 18-20, 2024
(January 2024) The American King Club's 2023 National King Show at the NPA Grand National Pigeon Show January 18-20, 2024 is now in the history books! Held at the Louisville, Kentucky Convention Center, AKC members from around the U.S. exhibited their best kings with 220 entered, and approximately 175 judged. Judging began Jan. 18 and completed Jan. 19. The winning champion King was exhibited by master breeder Dennis Rogers of Upland, Calif., with a terrific grizzle yearling cock. Reserve champion went to a yearling silver hen exhibited by David Macaluso of Evansville, Indiana. The judge was Larry Foos of San Diego, Calif.
The 2024 AKC National will be in conjunction with the NPA Grand National in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma January 23-25, 2025. See below for more information on the national results and the March 2024 bulletin for complete results and pictures. The AKC national meeting was also held in Louisville that includes several important club topics. Minutes will be available in the March bulletin.
2023 National Champion King
at NPA Grand National
Louisville, KY January 2024
#1708 Grizzle Yearling Cock owned and exhibited by Dennis Rogers
Top 4 Kings of Louisville National 2024
Champ
#1708 Grizzle Yearling Cock
Dennis Rogers
#2 Overall
#346 Silver Yearling Hen
David Macalouso
#3 Overall
#1020 Grizzle Young Cock
Dennis Rogers
#4 Overall
#623 Black Yearling Cock
Bill Cunningham
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The King pigeon is one of the oldest and few American-bred pigeon breeds that has its roots in utility commercial use back in the early 1900s. It has since developed into a show bird for exhibition and enjoying at home. The American King Club is a great source for helping you acquire and learn more about this breed. As the breeding season slows and show season starts, it's a good time to look into starting or expanding your loft with Show Kings.
Contact an AKC member in your area by looking at the advertising page or one of the AKC officers for help. Many of the members will be bringing their Kings to the shows in the districts during the fall and at the January Grand National Pigeon Show. Join the AKC to get access to the bulletins, bands and learn more about the breed. We hope to hear from you!
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Pictured here is Larry Foos (left) congratulating Dennis Rogers for winning National Champion King at the Louisville National in January 2024. Larry Foos was judge.
More Scenes from the National Show in Louisville 2024
The scene of the Louisville National judging area as exhibitors prepare for the parade of champion.
AKC 2023 National King Show Louisville Champion Class Winners.
To see the previous national champions, go to the History page