After a successful partnership in 2009, Royal Canin USA is geared up for even more involvement as the exclusive pet food sponsor for the 2010 season.

The 2009 DockDogs season brought more than just "high-flying action" and fun for Royal Canin USA.  In fact, the 10-event sponsorship was such a success for the science-driven pet food manufacturer that they've agreed to be the exclusive pet food sponsor for the entire 2010 season.  Royal Canin will go coast to coast supporting the dock jumping performance sport association in 2010, while helping to educate the dogs' passionate owners and other spectators.   

"We are looking forward to growing our relationship with DockDogs in 2010," said Joe Flanigan, General Manager of Royal Canin USA.  "The DockDogs participants are some of the most athletic dogs in the country, and their owners are committed to the health and wellbeing of their animals.  Every Royal Canin diet is formulated to provide a precise nutritional solution to address the unique needs of each individual dog." 

With Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers composing as much as 62% of the DockDogs participants, Royal Canin has a precise, customized nutritional program for the majority of the competitors with its Labrador Retriever 30TM and Golden Retriever 25TM formulas.  These and all of the Royal Canin® Breed Health NutritionTM diets are formulated specifically for one breed only, the breed on the bag.  In addition to breed-specific formulas, Royal Canin also provides a nutritional solution for dogs based of their size, lifestyle, and age. 

With events such as Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve, the DockDogs participants are no strangers to intense competition, and many credit nutrition for maintaining an athletic prowess.  "It's great to get to work with a company that delivers breed-specific and need-specific pet food to pets," said Grant Reeves, President and CEO of DockDogs, Inc. "We are excited about both the series support and the competitor support that Royal Canin will bring to our 2010 season."

Royal Canin kicked off its sponsorship in January at the ISE Best of the West Series in Denver, CO, and will continue to support the organization through the National Championship in October. To learn more about Royal Canin's affiliation with DockDogs, please visit http://www.dockdogs.com or http://www.royalcanin.us.

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Royal Canin USA
Royal Canin USA is a forerunner of nutritional and technological advancement in pet food. With more than 40 years of experience in the animal health and nutrition industry, the company prides itself on putting knowledge and respect for the animal first. Royal Canin collaborates with nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world on impartial and relevant research to ensure dogs and cats receive the best nutrition. For more information, contact Royal Canin at (800) 592-6687 or visit http://www.royalcanin.us/.