If you have been in the sport more than a few years, at some point you will find a judging panel for a show you want to enter that includes a friend, a family friend, or someone that has been involved with the breeding of a dog you are exhibiting. In many cases, your [...]
5,762 entries in the AKC National Championship The largest entries include: 147 Golden Retrievers
This week I leave you with a quote from our dear departed friend, Frank Sabella–in memory of Wendell Sammet: “If I had to pick somebody in dogs who I wanted to be just like when I grow up, it would be Wendell Sammet”.
I have been attending the Old Fort Cluster in Fort Wayne, Indiana for over 30 years. Not only is it a well-run show at a wonderful venue, but it is only 2.5 hours from my home. This is a huge treat for me! This year, the cluster welcomed Nina Fetter as a key volunteer. When [...]
The American Kennel Club recently changed the rules applying to sweepstakes classes at specialties. Previously, classes were allowed for dogs up to 18 months of age. The rule has been revised to allow dogs up to 24 months of age to show, but the club continues to have the right to dictate what classes [...]
One of the most difficult decisions a club must make is whether or not to cancel a show. When that decision is not theirs to make, it can be even more frustrating for all of the hard-working volunteers who have worked for an entire year to make that show happen. This past weekend the [...]
It’s hard to believe, but Fall has arrived here in the Midwest. Our show year is in its 4th quarter and those racing for rankings will be turning it up in the quest to achieve their goals. Keep your eye on the goal, my friends, but be safe, and be sensible. Thank goodness [...]
If you have not had the opportunity to read our Publisher’s comments this month, (https://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/from-the-publisher-46/) I encourage you to do so. The topic is judging, and the reasons why people judge. Currently, there are over 3,000 licensed AKC judges. Based on the panels at shows over the last couple years, that number is hard [...]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of the great Old English Sheepdog, GCh. Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect – known by all as Swagger. Shown by his breeder and owner, Colton Johnson, Swagger won Reserve Best In Show from the Open Dog class at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club dog show under Judge [...]
I just returned from the Doberman National Specialty, and what a great experience it was! The venue was the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri and it is a great location for a National Specialty. With a total entry of 351 dogs the day of the National, the convention center comfortably accommodated a [...]
