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 Elizabeth Scherer for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Kody” (CH HR UCH IABCA WBCH Star Crowned [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2025 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The AKC NOHS Finals will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida as a part of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. Best in Show for [...]
By Amy Fernandez The economy may be crashing around us, but Americans continue to spend like proverbial drunken sailors when it comes to their pets. The annual stats of the American Pet Products Association offer the hard-line truth of this statement. Even though it does seem incredible, APPA reports that Americans continue to outpace predictions [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jamie Laney for sharing this fabulous photo of your son, Jaxen, and Vixey, his American Staffordshire Terrier. In this photo, Jaxen was 13 years old and very excited to receive an Owner Handler Terrier Group Second with Vixey! Congratulations Jaxen! [...]
The standout impression of Westminster 2025 was, by far, the week’s familiar routine. Yes, there were a few changes–mainly the venues. But for the most part, it was just like the good old days, right down to the awful weather. Larry and Vicki Abbot have been making the NYC Westminster trek for decades, first as exhibitors of record breaking Maltese and currently as judges. It’s no surprise that their initial breed was Maltese. Currently Larry is approved for the Sporting Group, Herding Group, Non-Sporting and Toys. Vicki is approved for Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds.
Florida lawmakers need to hear your comments of opposition immediately to extreme breeder bills that will impact you. Senate Bill 1830 and House Bill 1481 seek to require state licensing and regulation of anyone in Florida who owns or possess an intact female dog that is six months old or older, and who offers puppies [...]
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is thought to be one of the oldest spaniels developed in Great Britain. There had been red and white spaniels identified in literature and art for centuries. In 1902, they were recognized as a separate breed in the United Kennel Club. AKC recognized the breed in 1906. The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America was formed in 1961.
Simon Parsons, a living legend of the UK pedigree dog scene–and what this man doesn’t know about champion dogs, exhibitors and breeders past and present simply isn’t worth knowing–recently wrote on Facebook; “Delving into dog show history is a good way of blotting out present day reality, thank goodness!” I completely agree with him.
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