The American Kennel Club recently changed the rules applying to sweepstakes classes at specialties. Previously, classes were allowed for dogs up to 18 months of age. The rule has been revised to allow dogs up to 24 months of age to show, but the club continues to have the right to dictate what classes [...]
One of the most difficult decisions a club must make is whether or not to cancel a show. When that decision is not theirs to make, it can be even more frustrating for all of the hard-working volunteers who have worked for an entire year to make that show happen. This past weekend the [...]
It’s hard to believe, but Fall has arrived here in the Midwest. Our show year is in its 4th quarter and those racing for rankings will be turning it up in the quest to achieve their goals. Keep your eye on the goal, my friends, but be safe, and be sensible. Thank goodness [...]
If you have not had the opportunity to read our Publisher’s comments this month, (https://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/from-the-publisher-46/) I encourage you to do so. The topic is judging, and the reasons why people judge. Currently, there are over 3,000 licensed AKC judges. Based on the panels at shows over the last couple years, that number is hard [...]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of the great Old English Sheepdog, GCh. Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect – known by all as Swagger. Shown by his breeder and owner, Colton Johnson, Swagger won Reserve Best In Show from the Open Dog class at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club dog show under Judge [...]
I just returned from the Doberman National Specialty, and what a great experience it was! The venue was the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri and it is a great location for a National Specialty. With a total entry of 351 dogs the day of the National, the convention center comfortably accommodated a [...]
As breeders, many of our proudest moments include wins from the Bred-By Exhibitor Class, wins at the “big” shows like Westminster and the AKC National Championship, nods at the National Specialty, etc. For some breeders there are other moments of great joy and satisfaction. Michelle Piercy-Jones of Kingdom Shepherds recently realized this dream first-hand when [...]
I attended the Chinese Shar-Pei National for a few days this past week. It was close enough to my house that I could go back and forth (80 miles or 1.5 hours is about my limit and that was exactly the distance one way). While traveling home Thursday evening–after a very enjoyable dinner with [...]
The live stream of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum commemoration ceremony – marking the 22nd anniversary of the attacks – begins at 8:40 a.m. (EDT) on Monday, September 11.
It is hard to believe that Labor Day has come and gone! This is a sad time for me as I truly love summer and Labor Day is the “official” close of my favorite season. As we tumble into fall, it also means that our show year is only a few months from ending. [...]
