Entries are now open for the 2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 17th and 18th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 16th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series [...]
Question of the week: In addition to better smell sense, what other sense is stronger in dogs than humans? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces funding for two new studies to benefit the canine athlete. All canine health research benefits active and athletic dogs. Study of the musculoskeletal system and exercise physiology is particularly important for working and performance [...]
Were you able to name this current professional handler? Answer: Rowan Baggenstos 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.
We want to see our readers’ funniest or most embarrassing photos from a dog show to be shared on The Canine Chronicle in good fun! This is what happens when professional handler, Brittany Cipriotti, does when she gets a new app on her phone! Thank you Denise Sabo for sharing this fun photo! We all [...]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: June 2010 Unfortunately, however, we have only to look amongst the show dog fraternity to realize that there are those amongst us who will believe any kind of story whether it is a stupid idea, tongue in cheek, harmless gossip, dangerous rumors, or promises. Some unsavory professional handlers have even [...]
By Alice Bixler Originally published: October 2017 It’s just a colorful strip of material embellished with gold lettering and, in reality, worth only pennies. It’s what that ribbon represents which makes it something special. That slim purple swath may denote points toward a championship earned by hours of grooming, conditioning and training. Or a forest [...]
Our thoughts are with the people and pets affected by and in the forecast path of Hurricane Ian. The hurricane has devastated Florida and over two million Florida residents are without power. This deadly storm is now impacting South Carolina and North Carolina. Especially during these uncertain times: 1. Make sure your pet’s microchipping records [...]
Question of the week: What dog feature is as unique as a human fingerprint? Answer: If you were to print your dog’s nose, it would leave a unique pattern. In fact, a dog’s nose print is as unique and as identifiable as the human fingerprint. Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you [...]
By Kat Smith Originally published: August 2019 Most of us can pretty easily define “kennel blind.” We think of the people who post little snippets of their breed standard along with a photo of their dog who objectively does not meet the description. But, more and more, it seems like there is a trend towards another [...]
