By Amy Fernandez Photo by Congleton Photography There’s an undeniable mystique surrounding the judging profession–Supreme Court, figure skating and, yes indeed, this game. At any level, the impact attached to a single opinion is bound to invite questions–to put it mildly. Transparency is the obvious remedy, which is why major court decisions include pages and [...]
I don’t know about you, but it is mid-January and I am already fatigued. The good news is if I am tired there must be a lot going on within the sport of purebred dogs that occupies my waking hours! The first quarter of the year includes some of my favorite shows, and I am [...]
Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Bramble the #Vizsla enjoys the NYC Skyline after helping with AKC Meet The Breeds! #caninechronicle #thecaninechronicle #showdog #dogshow #AKC #westminsterkennelclub #WestminsterKC2026 #DogsofWestminster #NYCDogs #DogFriendlyNYC
Show: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Greater Atlanta Location: Lawrenceville, GA Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Judge: Janet Bodin Dog: GCHP Riverside London Night CAA FCAT Handler: Deb Shindle Owner: D Shindle Breeder: D Shindle & D Tharp
Show: Chattahoochee English Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta Location: Lawrenceville, GA Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Judge: Diane Kepley Dog: GCHB Wynmoor Diamond in the Ruff FDC DCAT TKN ATT Handler: Dr. Erin Kerfoot Owner: Dr. E Kerfoot Breeder: B Kerfoot & Dr. E Kerfoot
Show: Tampa Bay Kennel Club & Clearwater Kennel Club NOHS Location: Brooksville, FL Date: Friday & Saturday, January 16 & 17, 2026 Judge: Mrs. Jan Richie Gladstone, Mrs. Barbara Pepper 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 [...]
Show: Alaskan Malamute Club of America #1 & #2 Location: Portland, OR Date: Thursday & Friday, January 15 & 16, 2026 Judge: Mr. John Wade & Mrs. Patrica Trotter Dog: CHG Seven In a Raw De Laouen Ki CGCA Handler: Mike Stone Owner: M Stone & A Syar Breeder: D Faivre
Show: Suncoast Basset Hound Club of Tampa Location: Brooksville, FL Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Judge: Celeste Gonzalez Dog: GCH Revolution Craigwood Beclove Strike Handler: Cláudio Cruz Owner: C Cruz & Dr. L Sarvas Breeder: C Cruz, J Becerra, S Campbell & K Joiner
Show: Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis Location: Gray Summit, MO Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Judge: Ellen Hardin Dog: GCH Toasty’s Massimo Handler: Melissa Davis, DVM Owner: M Davis DVM & L Grehl Breeder: P & J Oxenberg
Show: United States Australian Shepherd Association Location: Portland, OR Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Judge: Mr James A Moses Dog: CH Limelite’s Supermarket Sweep Handler: Megan Hof Owner: J & J Johnson, P More, A Tavares & M Mullin Breeder: A Tavares & M Mullin
