Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and how did you acquire your first show dog? I had retired from my career in law enforcement and we had sold our horse [...]
The 20th annual AKC® Agility Invitational took place December 13-14, 2025 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for junior handlers [...]
Show: Biewer Terrier Club of America National Location: Orlando, FL Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Judge: Mr. Jon Cole Dog: GCHS Bon Hiladel’ Plusha Handler: Pat Keen Fernandes Owner: Y Cendejas-Gutierrez & P Keen Fernandes Breeder: N Biala
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? In 1987 I purchased a Pet quality Min Pin and read about obedience training. Took her to a [...]
Show: Brevard Kennel Club NOHS Location: Orlando, FL Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Judge: Ms. Marjorie Martorella Dog: GCHG Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret RN BN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer Handler: Alexis Chism Owner: A, A & C Chism & M Hancock Breeder: A Chism, M [...]
Show: Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America Regional Location: Orlando, FL Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Judge: Mrs. Deborah Anthony Dog: GCHP LaBrise Man O War CGC FDC Handler: Brendan Coleman Owner: B Coleman, P Princehouse & A Eisenstadt Breeder: B Coleman & P Princehouse
Show: Southern Nevada Boxer Club Location: Primm, NV Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Judge: Mr. John Wade Dog: GCHB JP & Galaroc’s Living The Dream Handler: Kimberlie Lopez Steele Owner: L Miliotis, M Rocca, D Galante & P Collins Breeder: J Putnam & S Davidson
Show: Suwannee Valley Kennel Club NOHS Location: Newberry, FL Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Judge: Mrs. Molly Martin Dog: GCHG Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret RN BN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer Handler: Alexis Chism Owner: A, A & C Chism & M Hancock Breeder: A Chism, [...]
The Canine Health Foundation presets the inaugural winner of the Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award: Dr. Lisa Freeman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Freeman earned this honor for her pioneering research into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – work that has uncovered a promising biological mechanism that may [...]
The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret BN RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Greta” owned by Robert Wickes, Marion Hancock & Allsion & Alexis Chism, handled by Alexis Chism and [...]
