A difficult year looks to have a happy ending for children around the world, as a health exam of Santa’s reindeer has confirmed that his team is healthy and ready for this year’s Christmas Eve flight. “After a full examination and review of their medical records, I’m pleased to say that Santa’s reindeer are healthy [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com with [...]
By Amy Fernandez Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that with Westminster week moved to next summer, we’ve got almost half a year to dream up a new workaround for that time-honored tradition of flying dogs for free. Which brings me right to the bad news…the inevitable was announced on [...]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of respected AKC Judge Mr. Alberto Berrios of Acworth, Georgia. Mr. Berrios was a steadfast supporter of purebred dogs and had been active in the sport for over 40 years. He and his wife, Terry, were closely associated with the Boxer breed. He [...]
Weimaraner Club of America Winter Specialty Friday, December 4, 2020 Ardmore, OK Judge Ms. Mary Napper Best in Specialty: GCHS Camelot’s Zebulon Herne CD BN SH TKI CGC SD NRD VX Owner/Handler: Chris Leitkowski Breeder: Susan Thomas
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for grants focused on canine health research. Grant applications are due by Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 4:59 p.m. ET. The Foundation is one of the largest nonprofit organizations worldwide that funds health studies benefiting cats, dogs, horses, llamas, alpacas and wildlife. The Foundation currently is funding 150 studies encompassing a [...]
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Junior Showmanship Results Saturday, December 12, 2020 Orlando, FL Judge Mrs. Cheslie Pickett-Smithey Best Junior Handler: Jacob Waters – Miniature Pinscher 2nd: Abigail Van Meter – English Setter 3rd: Emma Rogers – Great Dane 4th: Katelyn Meyers – Rottweiler Finalists: Alison Yoho – Golden Retriever Bevin [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes leaders in canine health with their annual awards. Cindy Vogels receives the 2020 President’s Award. 2020 Distinguished Research Partners are the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the Irish Setter Club of America, Inc./Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, [...]
The 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 9-11, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the inaugural AKC Fast CAT Invitational for the [...]
