By Deb Cooper I am always saddened when we lose an icon of our sport, but some hit harder than others. On Sunday, July 31st the sport of purebred dogs suffered a great loss when Barbara Dempsey Alderman passed away. Barbara was kind to me from the minute I showed up on the scene. She gave my young [...]
By Ric Chashoudian From 2008 Another year has rolled by and it is coming up Westminster time at Madison Square Garden again. The Garden is one of the premier dog shows in the world. This is not because of the number of entries but rather the quality of the entries. There are some shows in the [...]
Tom Pincus and all the folks involved with putting on this cluster work very hard to make all exhibitors and clubs welcome. Make sure to check out the coverage Table Talk Live! provided on the Canine Chronicle Facebook page, website and Canine Chronicle TV!!
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has announced plans for the inaugural National Owner Handled Series (NOHS) Awards Gala sponsored by The Canine Chronicle. The number one NOHS dog in each breed for 2022 will be invited to an awards ceremony to take place in the evening of Saturday, January 7, 2023 following the International Kennel Club show in the ballroom of the stunning Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center just outside of Chicago.
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has announced plans for an innovative annual competition, the Chicago Challenge Cup, sponsored by The Canine Chronicle. The winner of the Cup will receive a cash prize of $20,000, with an additional $5,000 awarded to the winner’s choice from three canine charities.
The American Kennel Club recently published a press release (http://caninechronicle.com/breaking-news/akc-social-media-complaints/) regarding the handling of Social Media Complaints. The press release caused some immediate assumptions by keyboard warriors who were up in arms about what that they felt was AKC’s attempt to censor what some post online. After reading the press release and comments, I reached out to AKC executives for confirmation of my interpretation of the release which did not align with what some others had concluded. My understanding was confirmed. The recent press release was not the announcement of a new social media policy. The purpose of the communication was to inform the fancy that the Events Committees would no longer entertain complaints based on comments made in public forums. I was directed to a reply to a Facebook post on this subject authored by Tim Thomas, Vice President, Judging Operations, which included in part:
One of the things at the top of my bucket list is to attend a dog show at the beautiful World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida. I keep hearing such amazing things about the facility, the grounds, and everything associated with it! We need to be protective of lovely venues like this, my friends. After last weekend’s shows there were set-ups and areas left in less than clean conditions. We all need to continue to work hard to leave our venues in better shape than we found them.
A big thank you and congratulations to the Golden Retriever Club of America for their response to a disgruntled “doodle” breeder who took exception to their position on crossbreeding golden retrievers and poodles. Hopefully, the education provided will help educate the individual who believed two years of research was sufficient to start a “cross” breeding program! One can only hope… I have shared the doodle breeder’s letter and GRCA’s response on my Facebook page. It’s priceless!
Show Name: Sandusky Kennel Club NOHS Show Date: Friday, July 1, 2022 NOHS Judge: Mrs. Pamela Peat Dog: GCHP Anana’s Rhinestone Cowboy CA CGCA CGCU TKN FDC BCAT Handler: Susan M. Caltrider Owners: S Caltrider, S Paulsen & L Caltrider Breeders: Stephanie & Kathleen Strunk & Bonnie Hammond Brown
Two days into Westminster 2022 and the reviews are mixed. Monday’s glorious weather definitely offset some of the challenges posed by this site–especially the parking. The Lyndhurst Estate is a justifiably celebrated historic site, with much to offer in terms of history and scenic vistas. But it was never designed to accommodate heavy traffic and big rigs. Those lush lawns and gardens are built on a maze of sloping hills, accessible via a network of narrow, dirt roads. It’s ideal if you want to stroll around the grounds and admire the views. Not quite so charming if you’re hauling dogs and equipment.
