Last week our community was turned upside down when news of Adam King’s arrest was made public. Mr. King was a vet, judge, breeder, and exhibitor (see last week’s Table Talk column for details at https://caninechronicle.com/featured/table-talk-%c2%b7-march-27-2024/). Many in the sport of purebred dogs continue to feel betrayed, angry, worried, and helpless. A core group of [...]
On Monday, Fox News 32 in Chicago reported that AKC Judge and veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Adam King was arrested for knowingly distributing child pornography.
Dear American Kennel Club fanciers, The entire American Kennel Club Board of Directors and staff condemn alleged criminal conduct by any participant in our sports, and we will continue to examine ways to strengthen our oversight. We are committed to the well-being of every fancier, young or old, and will investigate every complaint that is [...]
I returned home from a fun and exhausting Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky. I must say the circuit once again did not disappoint! This cluster always attracts many of the nation’s top dogs, and it makes this cluster even more special. To watch the group competition (both regular and NOHS), it restores faith that our [...]
Chihuahuas Lead Entries and Newly Eligible Breed, the Lancashire Heeler, Joins America’s Most Prestigious Dog Show
I was able to attend a couple of days of the Tarheel Cluster this past week. I hadn’t been to these shows in a couple of years, and it was fun to go back. It was great to see people that I hadn’t seen in a while and observe new dogs I had only [...]
In a couple of weeks many of us will make the trip to Louisville for the Kentuckiana Cluster. This cluster, which still maintains its ranking as one of the largest clusters in the country, has an impressive entry again in 2024 with 13,733 entries over four days. The largest entry of 3,677 is on Saturday. These large entries bring late nights, so be sure to pace yourselves my friends!!
Table Talk · February 28, 2024 This past weekend I went back to my roots when I attended the Renaissance Cluster in Madison, Wisconsin. I had not attended shows in this area for at least 20 years. Ed Fojtik, Margie Wilson and the team of volunteers who were responsible for the cluster worked very [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2024 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The 2024 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also [...]
A reminder to those planning to attend Westminster this year: Please remember that entries close Wednesday!!!! If you have not secured your accommodations yet, get them done as soon as possible! Hotels are filling up quickly!
