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While sitting ringside watching Irish Setters–with a total entry of seven–the discussion among the group sitting there turned to the low number of entries in most breeds we see at dog shows. Some said the problem is too many dog shows, while others blamed it on poor judging and/or seeing the same judges in the ring week-in and week-out across the country. One person chimed in and said it’s becoming too expensive to go to multi-day dog show clusters every week or two. I said, “You are all right. Everything you just mentioned is the reason for declining entries at shows, in my opinion.”
October 6th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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October 5th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce that Dennis Brown Jr. has been hired as an Executive Field Representative based in Chicago, IL. Brown Jr’s career in the dog […]
October 5th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

While flying to an event in Dallas, I read an article in the Delta Sky magazine about Mr. James Corden. I hardly ever read anything in a ‘Sky’-type magazine but I love James Corden so I dove right into the article. It talked about his explosive start on late night TV and how he didn’t re-invent the genre as much as created an atmosphere. He allowed his guests to trust him. I started thinking and realized that this would make a great topic for an article in The Canine Chronicle.
October 5th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The AKC Museum of the Dog announced today that it will present a rare Xoloitzcuintle (Xolo) exhibition, drawn from the extraordinary private Hoover/Moore Collection from October 1, 2026 through January 10, 2027. A grand opening reception will take place at NYC’s Museum of the Dog on October 15, 2026, where guests will be invited to […]
October 4th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

by Rob Warren From UC Davis, “Case of the Month” – September 2026 “To look at her now, you wouldn’t think anything happened to her,” exclaimed Andrea Barbee owner of Tessa, a 5-year-old border collie who was kicked in the head by a horse. But that certainly was not the case when Tessa arrived at the UC […]
October 3rd, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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October 2nd, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place September 18-21, 2026 at the Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, MO. The 10 […]
October 1st, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The origins of the Russian Toy trace back to the English Toy Terriers that were imported into Russia in the eighteenth century and became popular with the aristocracy. By the twentieth century, it was known as the Russian (Russkiy) Toy Terrier. The Russian revolution and multiple international wars were a big challenge for this little breed.
October 1st, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

It was a huge honor to be invited to judge at the Westminster Kennel Club show this year. Looking around the Jacob Javits Center, surrounded by purple and gold decor, there was no doubt where you stood. The energy in the room was palpable, and the hospitality was over the top. The excitement in everyone’s bones was far beyond the norm. Such a thrill.
September 30th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »