The Westminster Kennel Club announced today that distinguished sports broadcaster, host, and play-by-play announcer John Strong will serve as the in-venue show announcer for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show when the iconic event returns to New York City in early 2027 for its 151st installment, presented by Pro Plan. For the first time ever, Netflix will stream the legendary canine competition, […]
A Celebrated Writer, Breeder, Artist, and Friend to the Purebred Dog Community The Canine Chronicle is deeply saddened by the passing of Amy Fernandez, a longtime contributor whose extraordinary knowledge, distinctive voice, and unwavering dedication to purebred dogs made her one of the most respected writers in the sport. A native New Yorker who made […]
The Hanover KC and Mid-Atlantic Hound of Central NC events for Sunday, October 11, 2026 have been cancelled due to weather!
Entries are now open for the 2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 12th and 13th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 11th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series […]
See the complete list of judges for World Dog Show 2027 in Tulln, Austria here: World Dog Show Judges
The West Oahu club has received a notice from their venue advising them that, because of the weather, they will not be able to hold the show at the school this weekend. Due to this storm and for the safety concerns for everyone involved, the shows this weekend have been cancelled. The show committee feels […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and Dogs Australia, a not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of its member bodies throughout Australia, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Mutual Cooperation Agreement. This agreement strengthens international collaboration around […]
At its July 2026 meeting, the AKC Board of Directors approved a new policy and related disciplinary changes to strengthen protections for dogs at AKC events. The health, safety, and wellbeing of dogs are at the heart of everything AKC does. In recent months, several incidents involving dogs left unattended in vehicles have resulted in […]
The dog show community mourns the passing of respected AKC All-Breed Judge James E. Frederiksen, whose lifelong dedication to purebred dogs left an enduring mark on the sport. Jim and his longtime partner, James E. Noe, became involved in the sport of purebred dogs in 1963. Together they bred and exhibited Collies under the renowned […]
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicole (“Nicki”) King of Lebanon, Indiana. A respected professional dog handler, Nicki was admired not only for her talent and dedication to the sport, but for her kindness, warmth, and friendship to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed, and her memory will live on in […]
