The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of Marylou Harris of Desert Hot Springs, California. Marylou Harris was a respected judge of all Hound Breeds, Rottweilers and Best in Show. She was a long time member of the Kennel Club of Palm Springs, severing on various positions throughout the years. Our thoughts and […]
Raleigh, NC — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite and dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, donated its first-ever trailer in the state of Maryland. Members of the Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club presented the trailer to officials from Cecil County Department of Emergency Services in […]
Yesterday Fox News reported that Nestle Purina PetCare has filed a lawsuit against Blue Buffalo dog food. The basis of this lawsuit is an allegation that Blue Buffalo has misled consumers in regard to its advertisements for a healthy dog food. Many of their advertisements state that Blue Buffalo dog foods use only the finest […]
AKC Press Release After each AKC Board and Delegate meeting, we’ll update you with the new Rules, Regulations and Policies adopted by the American Kennel Club. To view the updates from the April Board Meeting, see below. NOHS Changes (effective for events held on or after October 9, 2014): The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will […]
AKC Press Release New York Senate Committees will consider two bills next week that would benefit New York dogs and responsible dog owners. Senate Bill 1495 would criminalize stealing a pet from someone’s property, and Senate Bill 6418 amends current law to further protect dogs left in vehicles under extreme temperatures. New York residents are […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge and former handler Peter Baynes. He passed away this morning at his home in Lyman, SC.
NEW YORK - The Hon. David Merriam of Bonsall, CA has been selected to judge Best In Show at the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 16-17, 2015. Judge Merriam’s selection fits perfectly into his list of accomplishments and service in his lifetime dedicated to the sport of dogs. He began showing dogs as […]
Sherrie Morgan of Racine, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, April 29th while attending the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America National Specialty. Sherrie was a longtime judge of the Sporting Group, Best in Show, as well as a variety of Hound and Working breeds. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to Sherrie’s […]
Contributions and grants to HSUS were down $20 million, or 13%, in 2013.
The Westminster Kennel Club is once again expanding the activities of its famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, announcing today with the American Kennel Club that it will present the AKC’s Meet the Breeds event on the Saturday of Westminster weekend. Westminster, which added the inaugural Masters Agility Championship on the Saturday before its all […]
