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 Diana Bak for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Mudi, “Koa” (GCH CH RACH Luminary Arcana RM3 RAE2 PT [...]
Back in 1983 the Herding Group was the culmination of decades of controversy. AKC is notoriously resistant to change. And their longstanding approach of admitting breeds rarely and reluctantly was clearly not a permanent solution. The Working Group, created to alleviate this rising tide back in 1923, inevitably became overstuffed with some of the sport’s most popular breeds. The abrupt and enormous popularity of breeds like Collies and German Shepherds was, likewise, something AKC did not anticipate. However, those floodgates truly opened after World War II when Americans fell in love with so many of the breeds that comprised Europe’s traditional canine workforce.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jody Michel for sharing this #NextGeneration photo from Catoctin Kennel Club last Sunday. Two Junior Handlers took the top spots in the National Owner-Handles Series! Congratulations to Stryker, the Irish Setter, and Adam Kucera on Best In Show and Pocket, [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite French Bulldog? Tell us about your favorite FRENCH BULLDOG 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. Bonus points [...]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Eugene Blake showing the Parti Cocker Spaniel & Judge Langdon Skarda. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
September 21st marked a milestone in the dog show world with the Arapahoe Kennel Club proudly hosting the Inaugural National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Regional Event. The day was filled with excitement and joy, from exhibitors to judges, with smiles and praise all around. Special thanks go to the AKC for awarding the Arapahoe Kennel Club the honor of hosting this first-ever event, which exceeded all expectations.
Imagine being able to attend as many shows as your academic and personal commitments allow with little or no cost to you. Envision having the money for entry fees, the costs associated with travel to shows, and possibly, even receiving nice outfits to wear in the ring. Many talented young athletes (and Junior Showmanship is a sport, making you and your ring partner athletes) dream of having the benefits of a sponsorship, but simply have no realistic idea of how to get one. I believe most juniors and their parents would assume that sponsorships are only available to Olympic caliber and professional athletes, but that is simply not the case.
David Frei, the most prominent face and voice in the dog show world, will host his 50th major event dog show telecast when the National Dog Show Presented by Purina airs on NBC Thanksgiving Day. Frei has served as the television host for the popular show since its inception in 2002. He previously hosted the [...]
