–Award Presented at AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin – New York, NY — Helyne E. Medeiros was presented with the 2017 AKC Breeder of the Year award for her Seasyde Pointers at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 16, 2017. The annual award honors those breeders who have […]
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHS CH Wigglesworth Aberlour’s Pyt CGC, a Bearded Collie known affectionately as “Ellee” owned and handled by Sharon Ipser and bred by Dawn Symes Mieras, Shannon Symes and Sharon Ipser. The 2017 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge […]
Dennis Sprung, President and CEO of The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the promotions of the following AKC staff: Doug Ljungren: Executive Vice President of Sports and Events Keith Frazier: Executive Vice President of Business Support Services Tim Thomas: Vice President of Judging Operations Paula Spector: Vice President of Corporate Services “Each of […]
The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has selected David Frei as the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee for outstanding contributions to the field. He will accept the award on February 10, 2018 at the DWAA Awards Banquet at the Hotel New Yorker in Manhattan. “ I am truly humbled by this honor given to […]
-Funds donated to help animal organizations with disaster relief efforts- New York, NY – In support of the people and pets affected by the recent natural disasters around the country, the AKC Humane Fund has donated $40,000, through its “Sandy Fund,” to four separate animal organizations. The donations of $10,000 each were made to The […]
Due to the large entry, the following Judge Changes have been made for the 2017 AKC National Championship: Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Veterans, Chinooks and Saint Bernards in place of Mr. Houston Clark Mrs Houston (Toddie) Clark will judge Parson Russell Terriers in place of Mr Desmond J Murphy […]
The 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Judging Program has been released. The links for the Judging Programs for the National Championship, Puppy Stakes, and the Orlando Cluster are listed below. We look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Orlando […]
Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global pet food leader, The American Kennel Club and Animal Planet today announced the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin will premiere on […]
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 […]
