Reminder: Entries close for the prestigious 2018 Westminster Kennel Club at 3:00 PM EST, Friday, December 1, 2017 or when the maximum number of 2800 conformation dogs has been reached. The Westminster Kennel Club superintendent is MBF. The 142nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is on Monday and Tuesday, February 12th and 13th, 2018. All Hound, [...]
The Canine Chronicle would like to extend our sincere condolences to our good friend Lisa Croft-Elliott on the recent passing of her father, Thomas Carroll Worthington Jr. He passed away on November 22nd 2017. His obituary notes that he was an avid hunter and fly fisherman, an amateur historian, and a noted raconteur, with a [...]
Congratulations to Don & Liz Powell on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Colton Michael Powell. Born on November 15, Colton weighed 8.6 pounds at birth. We all look forward to meeting Colton soon!
The Canine Chronicle is sad to report the recent passing of the great Pekingese, Ch. Palacegarden Malachy. As the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show Winner, 2010 Morris and Essex Kennel Club Best in Show Winner, past Top Toy Dog in the Nation and Sire of Distinction, Malachy was one of the great show [...]
We received the sad news that Jim Buzzard passed away today, Tuesday, November 21st. Jim Buzzard was the proud breeder of Buzzard Australian Cattle Dogs. He was recognized for his successful and influential breeding program as AKC’s 2014 Breeder of The Year representing the Herding Group. Mr. Buzzard had been intimately involved with the Australian [...]
The complete entry breakdowns for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin are now available. Check out all the information below. SPORTING BREEDS 52 BRITTANY 11-14- 14-8 4 VETERAN DOGS 1 VETERAN BITCHES 10 LAGOTTO 1-3- 5-1 28 POINTER 3-7- 5-11 2 VETERAN DOGS 35 GERM SHT PNT 7-6- 11-10 1 VETERAN BITCHES [...]
Dogs from 50 States & 44 Countries Will Vie For Best in Show NEW YORK, NY (November 21, 2017) – The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 16 and 17, [...]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitations [...]
AKC Clubs Representing Bearded Collies, English Cocker Spaniels, and Great Pyrenees to Each Receive $5,000 in 2018 New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club announces its inaugural Westminster Gives Back Dog Rescue Awards of $5,000 each to American Kennel Club (AKC)-recognized national breed clubs engaged in dog rescue activities. The first three winners are [...]
The following letter was sent out to each AKC Judge from Tim Thomas regarding the AKC Judging Approval Process. Dear AKC Conformation Judges, The Judging Operations Department is writing you to inform you that revised Judging Approval Process approved by the Board of Directors at its November 2017 meeting has now been posted on the [...]
