$15,000 in Donations to Three National Breed Clubs New York, N.Y. – The Westminster Kennel Club, in its ongoing charitable efforts to give back to the sport, will donate $5,000 each to three American Kennel Club (AKC®)-recognized national breed clubs to support the club’s dog rescue activities. The three donations totaling $15,000 will be presented at […]
New York, NY – At the July monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club held in New York City, Ann Wallin of the Atlanta Kennel Club Inc., was elected to the Board of Directors in a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the late Steve Gladstone until […]
The Canine Chronicle received the news that past AKC Judge Mr. Bill Whaling recently passed away. He was 89 years old. Bill was a respected judge of many breeds, including the Working and Herding Groups. He was truly one of our most flamboyant judges and a well respected German Shepherd man. Bill resided in a […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Mr. Kent Delaney of Orland Park, Illinois. Kent was known for his friendly, welcoming, and larger than life personality. He was an absolute favorite among exhibitors, and the entire dog show community. He was a longtime respected and knowledgeable […]
We are sad to report the passing of Bloodhound authority Anne Legge at the age of 84. Many of us remember Anne as an outstanding breeder of Bloodhounds under the prefix Legacy, as well as an expert judge.
We received the sad news that Paulette (Polly) Swanson passed away on the morning of June 25th. She passed away at her home in Kerrville, Texas. Polly was a long time AKC Judge of several Sporting breeds including Brittanys, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Setters, Spaniels, Vizslas, Weimaraners, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. She bred […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the recent passing of Frank Canestrini of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Frank was the husband of the popular and respected AKC Judge Monica Canestrini, who also recently passed away on March 31st 2017. Along with Monica, Frank was a successful breeder of Dachshunds. He also judged Dachshunds and Junior […]
We received the news that longtime judge Mr. Bernard Schwartz passed away on June 16th 2017. Mr. Schwartz was a judge of the Sporting and Working Groups as well as Best in Show. Before beginning his judging career in 1989, Mr. Schwartz, along with his wife Francine, bred Great Danes. Although breeding on a limited […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that AKC Judge Mr. David Flanagan of Millbrook, New York has passed away. Mr. Flanagan was a highly respected judge of the Sporting Group and Best in Show. He judged at many prestigious venues, including Westminster Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club National Championship dog shows. Specifically, […]
The Canine Chronicle is sad to report the passing of the great Scottish Deerhound, GCh. Foxcliffe Hickory Wind at 11 ½ years of age. Hickory is best-known as the 2011 Westminster KC Best in Show winner. Handled by Angela Lloyd, she was also the #1 Scottish Deerhound in 2009 & 2010 and one of the […]
