To view the video, please visit https://www.facebook.com/thecaninechronicle/ Thank you Meghann Terrien for taking the Christmas Card Challenge in a different way—giving us a behind-the-scenes look! Behind the scenes: What it really takes to get ONE Christmas card with multiple dogs… • patience • treats • perfect timing • a four-letter word Santa wouldn’t approve of • [...]
And just like that, we start over again! I hope everyone achieved their 2025 goals, and most importantly, that every one of you enjoyed the journey! As we embark upon the 2026 show year and you establish your goals and the path to achieve those goals, please remember that being part of our sport is [...]
CC family & friends—send us your holiday photos and help us spread the Christmas spirit on Facebook Wishing everyone a safe, Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season, and Happy Hanukkah. May your days be bright, your travels be safe, and your homes be filled with wagging tails, happy hearts, and plenty of holiday cheer. Submit [...]
To see today’s Christmas cards, head over to https://www.facebook.com/thecaninechronicle/ We’re loving the digital Christmas cards we’ve received so far! Keep them coming for our Canine Chronicle Christmas Card Challenge. Submit Your Christmas Card via Facebook Message https://www.facebook.com/thecaninechronicle/ Not all entries will be posted — only the holiday show-stoppers! #CanineChronicle #CanineChronicleChristmas #ChristmasCardChallenge #ShowDogChristmas #TopDogHoliday
We’re officially throwing down the gauntlet… can anyone top THIS digital Christmas card?! To see the digital card visit: https://www.facebook.com/thecaninechronicle/ Now THAT is how you do a holiday card. Many of you know Carolyn Koch as the owner and breeder of numerous top-winning Pugs — but did you know she’s also a powerhouse in the Saddlebred [...]
I have had many discussions with fanciers over the years about why breed enthusiasts attend and show their dogs at their National Specialty. The consensus opinion is they go to exhibit their best dogs to their breed community. While winning the National is always on everyone’s bucket list, letting their fellow breeders, owners, and [...]
What a week! Last week I attended what some call “Terrier Week,” a cluster commonly known as Montgomery County Week. It normally includes two days of Hatboro Dog Club shows, Devon Dog Show Association, and the greatest terrier show in the world, Montgomery County Kennel Club. Every five years, Morris & Essex starts the week [...]
Today isn’t just any dog show… it’s Morris & Essex, where the dogs shine and the people turn the show grounds into a living time capsule!
We are deeply saddened to share that Kate Hanlon, a beloved figure in the English Setter world and a steadfast friend to so many in our dog show community, has passed away. A driving heart behind the Wingfield ’N Chebaco partnership, Kate’s name became synonymous with type, temperament, and the kind of sportsmanship that lifts everyone around her. [...]
Before the rings filled, before the handlers arrived, before the first dog stepped into the spotlight… the day began here. Good morning from Morris & Essex — nothing like a perfect sunrise to set the stage for a legendary show. And so the fabulous event known as Morris and Essex Kennel Club that is [...]
