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 [...]
Family and friends are mourning the passing of Dan Ericsson of Sweden. Dan started breeding Scottish Terriers in 1972 and has bred 115+ champions, in addition to owning and breeding Pekingese and Labradors. Dan was approved to judge All Breeds internationally. His friends remember him for being a kind and knowledgeable dog man. The Canine [...]
Best In Show 1st Br Pepper’s Shades Of Joy – Shihtzu 2nd Ariko Koyu Catastrophus – Jack Russell Terrier 3rd Olenskjold’s Mistery Dark – American Akita 4th Craco E Dubronic – American Cocker Spaniel 5th Rei Singular Premium – Fila Brasileiro For complete results: https://www.worlddogshow2022.com.br/resultados
Carole passed away peacefully in Sarasota, FL on Wednesday December 7, 2022. Carole and her husband, Bob, presented top winning Wire Fox and Welsh Terriers to the fancy starting in the late 1970s under the SUNSPRYTE prefix. She always had a Wire Fox Terrier by her side and Bob had his Welsh Terrier as they [...]
