We are proud to welcome Michael to the team! Here’s what you can expect from him in the coming months… “Let’s get the basics out of the way first. Im Michael Canalizo and I have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for 60 years now. Ugh..it’s painful just typing that! But for anyone new(er) to the sport, [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will welcome spectators once again to see 210 of the 212 recognized breeds represented at this year’s show. The largest Westminster entries by breed are Golden Retrievers (51), Labrador Retrievers (43), Rhodesian Ridgebacks (41), French Bulldogs (38), and Whippets (35). Westminster will celebrate the newly eligible breed, Bracchi Italiani (10), as part of the 16.5 hours of FOX Sports television coverage culminating with Best in Show on Tuesday, May 9, on FS1.
After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show winner has been crowned as Orca (Am GCh Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic), a Lagotto Romagnolo, who took home the coveted title tonight (Sunday 12 March). In a packed Resorts World Arena at the Birmingham NEC, Orca, who is four years old, owned by Sabina Zdunic [...]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2023 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023. The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions [...]
We received the very sad news that Mr. Dennis McCoy of Apex, North Carolina passed away on February 18. Dennis was a longtime fancier, AKC judge, breeder of Poodles, and professional handler. He was an icon of our sport; brilliant, funny, witty and incredibly talented. His accomplishments are far too many to mention. Dennis–with Randy’s [...]
We received the very sad news that Salli Moore Kottas of Griffin, Georgia passed away on February 7. “Aunt Salli,” as her friends called her, was a longtime fancier and breeder of Boxers and Miniature Pinschers. Aunt Salli was a Florida icon; she was active in her local dog club as well as the American [...]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news of the passing of judge Dr. Bob G. Smith. Dr. Smith judged the Sporting group, as well as Junior Showmanship, and enjoyed judging internationally as well. Outside of purebred dogs, Dr Smith received his Doctorate from The University of Alabama. Dr. Smith began his involvement with purebred dogs [...]
Many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the passing of successful businessman and longtime dog fancier Ron Scott. He was 79. Ron will be remembered as a passionate supporter of our sport. He would light up the room when he entered it and he always had a joke handy so he could entertain [...]
We received the sad news of the passing of our friend, Mrs. Keke Kahn. Mrs. Kahn was a respected AKC Judge of all breeds. She was also a breeder of top Lhasa Apsos. She began her judging career in 1972 and achieved All-Breed status in 1997. She was fortunate to have judged all over the [...]
We received the sad news of the passing of Dr. Alvin Krause at the age of 90. Dr. Krause was a retired AKC judge of the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier and Non-Sporting groups. He and his wife, Bettie, were well-respected judges in the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. Al continued judging after Bettie passed away and [...]