Royal Canin Japon Co-hosts '2025 Royal Canin Award' Ceremony
Royal Canin Japon and the Japan Kennel Club (JKC) held the 2025 Royal Canin Award ceremony on May 27, 2026. The top prize went to an American Cocker Spaniel, highlighting the commitment to high-quality breeding and the long-term health of pets.
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Royal Canin Japon (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shinichi Kusakabe; hereinafter 'Royal Canin'), a 'Health Through Nutrition Company' specializing in premium dog and cat food and dietary diets, co-hosted the '2025 Royal Canin Award' on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with the Japan Kennel Club (hereinafter 'JKC'), an international dog association.
Marking its fifth edition, the Royal Canin Award was established in 2022 as a joint initiative between Royal Canin and the JKC. The award aims to improve the quality of dog breeds in Japan and deepen the significance of dog shows and professional breeding. The ceremony honored dogs, breeders, owners, and stakeholders who achieved outstanding results in 2025 dog shows, celebrating their contributions to healthy breeding culture and breed development in Japan.
■ Top Honor '2025 Most Valuable Dog' Awarded to American Cocker Spaniel 'KAZUYO QUEEN JP SILHOUETTE KING'
The award recognizes dogs based on official data from dog shows organized by the JKC and Royal Canin, considering factors such as points accumulated throughout the year. This year, 260 dogs from 144 breeds were honored, with over 170 breeders and owners attending the ceremony.
The highest honor, the '2025 Most Valuable Dog Award,' was presented to an American Cocker Spaniel (male) named 'KAZUYO QUEEN JP SILHOUETTE KING' (Breeder & Owner: Ms. Kazuyo Nagasaka). Ms. Nagasaka expressed her joy, stating, 'This award belongs to King and the entire team—handlers, kennel colleagues, and everyone who supports us. For us breeders, seeing our dogs healthy and shining in peak condition is what matters most. We will continue to strive for world-class breeding that values health, dignity, and spirit.'
■ Contributing to the True Health of Pets to Achieve 'A Better World for Pets'
Shinichi Kusakabe, President of Royal Canin Japon, spoke at the ceremony: 'Royal Canin deeply resonates with the JKC’s philosophy of "better coexistence between dogs and humans." Beyond providing tailored nutrition, we promote initiatives that empower people surrounding dogs with correct knowledge and appropriate actions. Supporting professionals who impact the health of neonates is crucial for improving the pet environment. Through seminars and our "Royal Canin Program" portal, we provide the latest information on nutrition, breeding science, neonatology, and hygiene.'
Takahiro Morisaki, Chairman of the Japan Kennel Club, added: 'It has been 31 years since this award began in 1994, and this is the fifth ceremony co-hosted as the Royal Canin Award. I express my sincere respect to Royal Canin Japon for their support and to everyone here for their passion and efforts.'
Marking its fifth edition, the Royal Canin Award was established in 2022 as a joint initiative between Royal Canin and the JKC. The award aims to improve the quality of dog breeds in Japan and deepen the significance of dog shows and professional breeding. The ceremony honored dogs, breeders, owners, and stakeholders who achieved outstanding results in 2025 dog shows, celebrating their contributions to healthy breeding culture and breed development in Japan.
■ Top Honor '2025 Most Valuable Dog' Awarded to American Cocker Spaniel 'KAZUYO QUEEN JP SILHOUETTE KING'
The award recognizes dogs based on official data from dog shows organized by the JKC and Royal Canin, considering factors such as points accumulated throughout the year. This year, 260 dogs from 144 breeds were honored, with over 170 breeders and owners attending the ceremony.
The highest honor, the '2025 Most Valuable Dog Award,' was presented to an American Cocker Spaniel (male) named 'KAZUYO QUEEN JP SILHOUETTE KING' (Breeder & Owner: Ms. Kazuyo Nagasaka). Ms. Nagasaka expressed her joy, stating, 'This award belongs to King and the entire team—handlers, kennel colleagues, and everyone who supports us. For us breeders, seeing our dogs healthy and shining in peak condition is what matters most. We will continue to strive for world-class breeding that values health, dignity, and spirit.'
■ Contributing to the True Health of Pets to Achieve 'A Better World for Pets'
Shinichi Kusakabe, President of Royal Canin Japon, spoke at the ceremony: 'Royal Canin deeply resonates with the JKC’s philosophy of "better coexistence between dogs and humans." Beyond providing tailored nutrition, we promote initiatives that empower people surrounding dogs with correct knowledge and appropriate actions. Supporting professionals who impact the health of neonates is crucial for improving the pet environment. Through seminars and our "Royal Canin Program" portal, we provide the latest information on nutrition, breeding science, neonatology, and hygiene.'
Takahiro Morisaki, Chairman of the Japan Kennel Club, added: 'It has been 31 years since this award began in 1994, and this is the fifth ceremony co-hosted as the Royal Canin Award. I express my sincere respect to Royal Canin Japon for their support and to everyone here for their passion and efforts.'
FAQ
「2025 ロイヤルカナンアワード」の目的は何ですか？
日本における犬種の質的向上を図り、ドッグショーおよびブリーディングの意義を深め、健全なブリーディング文化と犬種発展に貢献することを目的としています。
最高位の賞は何ですか？また、どの犬が受賞しましたか？
最高位は「2025 Most Valuable Dog アワード」で、アメリカン・コッカー・スパニエルの“KAZUYO QUEEN JP SILHOUETTE KING”（ブリーダー兼オーナー：永坂和代様）が受賞しました。
授賞式には何名の参加者が集まりましたか？
セレモニー会場には、170名以上のブリーダーやドッグオーナーが集まりました。
ロイヤルカナンがプロフェッショナルを支援する理由は何ですか？
生まれて間もない新生子の健康を司るプロフェッショナルを支援することで、ペットを取り巻く環境の向上と「ペットのためのより良い世界」の実現を目指しているためです。
ジャパンケネルクラブ（JKC）の森崎理事長はアワードについてどう述べていますか？
1994年のアワード開始から31年、ロイヤルカナンとの共催は5回目となり、関係者の努力と情熱に敬意を表すと述べています。