By: Caroline Coile Originally published: March 2018 This month AKC began issuing Achiever Dog certificates to acknowledge dogs that compete in a variety of sports. On the surface that sounds great, but I was surprised to see dogs that I know only as conformation dogs suddenly posting their certificates on Facebook, with friends congratulating them [...]
by Peri Norman Our world is filled with advice on breeding dogs and much of it is very good. Examples include, “pick a stud dog who will improve your bitch’s weak points.” Or, “find a stud dog whose faults will not overpower your bitch’s attributes.” “Never double up on a fault,” is another common bit [...]
by Dr. Gerry G. Meisels Originally published December 2015 Improving breeding stock was the innate reason for the creation of canine conformation shows as well as shows of numerous other domesticated animals. Improving anything must have a goal, and for breeders that goal is clearly to come as close as possible to the “ideal” dog [...]
Tune in to the Montgomery County Kennel Club Dog Show this Sunday, October 5th! Watch live from Macungie Park – Macungie, PA starting at 3:30pm ET. Commentary by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnell. Sunday, October 5th at 3:30pm ET Stream on ESPN+ or AKC.tv on your web browser or the mobile app.
Pictured above as a baby, this PBGV is an All-Breed Best In Show winner and a Multiple Best In Specialty Show winner. He was Best Of Breed at the 2025 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America National Specialty and was Best of Breed at Crufts in 2023 and 2024. He is currently the #1 [...]
Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in Westminster throwback? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Pregame the big game and get your tickets NOW for New York City’s AKC® Meet the Breeds®, Presented by Purina Pro Plan, coming to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Join us for a tail-wagging, two-day educational event where you’ll have the rare opportunity to meet, play with, and learn about more [...]
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 Emma Fricke for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Great” (Am/Can CH Verdoro’s The Great One At [...]
The AKC® Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship is [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jane Mclaughlin for sharing these wonderful photos of Julianna! Jane was kind enough to share Julianna’s story in the sport of purebred dogs. Jane says, “Nine year old Julianna Santos from Bridgewater, NJ does not come from a dog show family. Julianna [...]
