Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig. Waiting on the Westminster 2023 news? So are we! Get the scoop with Elaine. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV! Your clothing questions answered. It’s all about putting the power back in your hands by letting you ask questions. Should you wear this or that? What should you donate? [...]
Sometime around 1992, I was watching David Letterman launch his Top Ten List into the media with full regalia–and they loved it. At the time, I was AKC Vice President of Communications and always looking for ways to get some positive press for purebred dogs. A few of us kicked it around at the office and came up with a list. We called it the “Top Ten Most Popular Breeds” and we believed it! Letterman is focusing more on his Top Ten Beard list these days, but every March, the AKC list still hits the airwaves … and it is fun! Even if it’s not actually the list of America’s Most Popular Breeds. Really. It’s not.
For the first time in the history of The Canine Chronicle, our May issue features the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. This isn’t a surprise to anyone since 1887 was the last time Westminster held a dog show in May, until now.
Find the latest statistics on The Canine Chronicle website at www.CanineChronicle.com/statistics Statistics covering February 28, 2023 through March 31, 2023 are online now! • Top 100 Dogs Amongst All Breeds • All Breed Standings • Breed Standings • NOHS Standings • Grand Champion Standings • Junior Showmanship Standings Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle [...]
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Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #45. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle YouTube!
The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, the Obedience Classic and AKC Fast CAT Invitational, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally.
Compared to other countries, America really doesn’t have many genuine native breeds. I would argue that both the Chihuahua and the Chinese Crested deserve that status, but I’m not the CEO. However, our homegrown purebreds are quintessential American success stories. Before I get tangled up in those weeds let me get to the Silken Windhound because this breed is a grassroots, Made In America product straight out of Austin, Texas.
These days the phrase “alphabet soup” is tossed around to refer to dogs sporting a list of titles that even experienced dog people may not understand. Some titles are truly hard-earned designations of extreme talent, while others may be fun afternoon pastimes. None should be denigrated as “just titles” but some are harder to get than others, and appreciating that should make you less likely to accuse owners of being “title-seekers.” After all, isn’t anyone who wants a CH in front of their dog’s name or a UDX behind it a title-seeker? Or for that matter, a BIS or HIT?
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