Pictured above as a baby, this Doberman Pinscher is the winner of 10 All-Breed Best In Shows and 30+ Working Group Firsts. He is just 20 months old and began spot showing this July. Hint: You can find him somewhere on The Canine Chronicle website! Can you name this current show dog? Please share your guesses in the comments [...]
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibition, The Life of a Show Dog: Celebrating 150 Years of Westminster, which will run from December 18th, 2025, through March 22nd, 2026. Over the course of its 150-year history, The Westminster Kennel Club has woven itself into the societal fabric of [...]
Do you watch Groups when you go to a show? It’s one of the best ways to improve your handling skills, yet many people don’t take advantage of this learning opportunity.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the top Juniors in AKC Sports for 2025. The American Kennel Club recognizes and appreciates the participation of Junior handlers across all AKC [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? I waited for a long time to get a saluki from Judith Rothschild, Omega Salukis — one of [...]
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Myranda Klein for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Puffin” (Riverstone’s Puff Puff Pass CD RN CGCA [...]
The Norwegian word “bu” means farm or homestead and is an appropriate part of the name of the Norwegian Buhund–an all-around farm, herding, and watch dog. His origins trace back to the Vikings who took this breed along on their adventures.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Kimberly Carroll for sharing this adorable photo of your son, Kenny! Kimberly says, “Kenny has literally been raised with dogs – even chewing bones with his first dog, Sunshine, the Great Dane! He grew up watching his dad and myself [...]
By Matthew G. Stroud As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress? Many exhibitors say they have a goal, but few stop to question what that really means. For some, it’s finishing a title. For others, it’s a run at Owner-Handled rankings or that [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Alaskan Malamute? Tell us about your favorite ALASKAN MALAMUTE of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share [...]
