Dear Friends, This is the first of a regular e-newsletter I will be sharing with our core constituency. My intention is to provide timely fact-based information to you on a multitude of initiatives staff is addressing. The Summer has been filled with events and work from various departments to push forward the mission of the [...]
This got me thinking about a couple of dogs I judged a while back. I had two bitches in a breed whose culture allows for some fairly extensive grooming. Not extensive like Bichons or Kerry Blues, but much more than I would be comfortable with on my personal dogs. I have worked very hard to “see the world” in the context of the exhibitors in these breeds. In cases of clear violations of the AKC rules or direct contradictions to the standard, I have and will continue to excuse dogs, but as with so much of life, situations are rarely black and white and the common shade of gray may vary from breed to breed.
Question of the week: What dog feature is as unique as a human fingerprint? 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.
Did you name this handler, and judge in this week’s Throwback? What about the dog? Answer: The handler is, Rena Matin, mother of Daryl Martin. The Judge is Robert Griffing. The Lhasa is, CH Karma Cricket Puff, bred by the late Dorothy Cohen of Karma Kennels. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that [...]
By Lisa Dubé Forman Originally published: May 2010 The very definition of mentor is a person who advises or person who aids another in achieving a goal. It is the process of passing on one’s knowledge to someone you deem worthy. The definition is fairly simple and it would appear at the outset that such [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and governing body of dog sports, is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural season of the AKC Agility League. The AKC Agility League has concluded its pilot season, which ran from May 30th to August 21st, and named the first League season champions, with winners [...]
Don’t miss live coverage of the George Alston Handling Seminar this Week on AKC.tv WHAT: Learn skills from handling master George Alston in this two-day seminar, hosted by the National Capital Kennel Club. This rare opportunity will be livestreamed only on AKC.tv WHEN: Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11, 2022 Coverage will begin at 9:00am ET [...]
Question of the week: Bud Light beer experimented with a canine spokesperson in the late 1980s. Do you remember his name? Answer: Spuds MacKenzie was the Bull Terrier used in Bud Light commercials. Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this handler, and judge in this week’s Throwback? What about the dog? 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.
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! Thank you Alissa Boyd for sharing your blooper photo with us and giving us all a good laugh! This is what happens when his breeder does his special feeding time [...]
