The Great American Dog Show and The Canine Chronicle have released the names of the qualifiers for the 2023 Chicago Challenge Cup, the winner of which will go home with $20,000, with another $5000 going to a designated charity. Dogs were able to qualify in several ways, either by being ranked in the Top 10 [...]
We received the very sad news that James Ham of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan passed away. Jim, as his friends called him, was a longtime fancier and AKC Judge. Jim purchased a pet Dalmatian in 1970 for $100. She went on to become both an American & Canadian Champion as well as an American & [...]
It is with great sadness we share the news that Mike Berry passed away. After suffering a heart attack last week, Mike lost his battle today. A Bedlington Terrier breeder and successful professional handler, Mike was loved among the dog fancy. The Canine Chronicle extends our deepest condolences to his wife, Kate, his son, Aiden, [...]
We received the very sad news that Mr. Jordan Chamberlain of Lake Wales, Florida passed away. Jordan was a longtime fancier, handler, AKC judge, and successful breeder of Miniature Poodles under the JLC prefix. Jordan was loved among the fancy; he was kind, generous with his time and knowledge, and always a gentleman. A native [...]
Tragedy struck the Sunshine State Cluster in Tampa, Florida when the RV owned by Rick Justice caught fire and burned. The fire spread rapidly preventing anyone from getting into the vehicle and the dogs within it perished due to smoke inhalation. Events like this that are beyond anyone’s control are the greatest fears we face [...]
Charles E. “Chuck” Trotter, all-breed judge, loving husband, proud father, and friend of dogs, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 4 with his wife Pat and son Chuck Jr. at his side. Born April 14, 1933, in Nashville Tenn., he celebrated his 90th birthday recently with his and late friend Dottie Macdonald’s favorite vegetable – carrot cake!
We received the very sad news that Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen of Pepper Pike, Ohio passed away on May 15. Geir was a longtime fancier, international judge, and successful breeder of many breeds but best known for his Louline Wire Fox Terriers. Geir was an icon among the fancy; a kind, funny, incredibly intelligent gentleman. Born [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2023 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The [...]
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen “Buddy” won Best in Show at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan under judge Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, May 9. Buddy, a 6-year-old male of Palm Springs, California, officially known as CH [...]
The Border Collie of Ellicott City, Maryland, owned and handled by Cynthia Hornor, won the 10th Anniversary of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster presented by Purina Pro Plan. The event was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, May 6. Truant, a 6.5-year-old male, officially known as NAC MACH [...]
