Happy New Year! May all of you have a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year filled with beautiful puppies, many winning ribbons, and even more great times with friends and loved ones. I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I committed to being better about reaching out to friends I don’t see often to check in, say hi, and make sure all is well. My commitment is motivated by the recent passing of retired AKC Judge and my good friend, Al Krause.
Thank goodness we have a two-week break after the biggest dog shows of the year! It takes this girl that long to recover from the busy week in Orlando. Many exhibitors breathe for a day and get right back to the grooming table–trimming, stripping, etc. to get ready for the new year. Hats off to you, my friends. I hope you all get some rest.
To those who are planning to brave the Chicago winter weather, do not forget that entries close for the IKC Cluster today at noon. MB-F is the superintendent (www.infodog.com).
The final week of the 2022 show year is upon us and over 5,000 dogs are competing in Orlando this year! I look forward to bringing you fun, educational coverage from Orlando via Table Talk Live! coverage. Please be sure to join me for this exciting event!
It is hard to believe that next week we will be in Orlando for the final shows of 2022! If you are attending, please be sure to stop by the Canine Chronicle booth and say hi! We will be on site all week and providing those at home some fun and informative Table Talk Live! coverage. And if you have a personal interest story that you think people would find compelling or inspiring, please email me at deb.cooper@caninechronicle.com and let’s schedule some time to do a segment!
The American Kennel Club has established a new Master Groomer Certification. A Testing Event will be available during the week of the AKC National Championship. Check for details at https://www.akcdoggroominginstitute.com.
It is with great sadness that we report Marietta Singleton has lost her father. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Marietta and her family at this very sad time.
2023 BEST IN SHOW JUDGE Geir Flyckt-Pedersen, world-renowned judge and breeder, has been chosen
to award America’s Dog
As a breeder, I took great pride in my efforts to improve my breed. People could stand ringside or look at photos and say, “that must be a NuStar dog”, or at least have my dogs behind it somewhere. It took me a long time to learn that part of my responsibility as a breeder was to [...]
Tompkins Square Park has been a NYC dog zone for longer than anyone remembers. These days, it enjoys extensive official acknowledgement in that regard, as illustrated by the 32nd annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, which returned this year following a two-year Covid hiatus. The place was packed, with long lines, massive crowds, and plenty of media coverage.
