So often we talk about being kind to each other. Kindness is important in every facet of our sport: Exhibitors/competitors supporting each other, showing kindness and appreciation toward show volunteers, and kindness and respect among exhibitors and judges. Sadly, we often forget that our bad day, stressful moment, or tough loss can have a […]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jamie Laney for sharing this absolutely adorable photo of your daughter, Tatelyn, and Panda, her American Staffordshire Terrier puppy. In this photo, Tatelyn was 4 years old and Panda was 3.5 months. So cute! Do your children train the puppies? […]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Kerry Blue Terrier? Tell us about your favorite KERRY BLUE TERRIER of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. […]
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,637 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 14 and 15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal Canin […]
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce Dog Days of Winter, a juried art competition and exhibition for Members of the Museum, marking the first time the competition has been held since the Museum’s opening in 2019. All Members are welcome to submit artwork in any medium. Submissions will be […]
No. That’s the general answer given for the cancelled all-breed shows in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. And as much as these clubs probably wish they could, they probably can’t. Here’s why:
By Chris Robinson Originally published: August 2013 According to most psychiatric journals, a problem exists when there is a discrepancy between what you are doing and what you would like to be doing. So, when there is a discrepancy between what my dogs are doing and what I would like them to be doing, it […]
AKC Perspectives, the AKC Delegate publication, is one of the best dog publications you’ve never heard of. It’s professional in presentation and content and is full of well-curated articles about the sport. Perspectives is created by and published for the delegates, so it’s understandably not available to the public; that’s unfortunate because it occasionally reveals some real writing gems, none more important than a recent series regarding the number of dogs that compete in dog shows. The writing is excellent, the tone is pragmatic and positive, and the data is shocking.
Fifteen years ago, in 2009, a major change was made to the format of the AKC National Championship. This change, in my opinion, is one of the main reasons this show has become the premier dog show cluster in all of the Americas and one of the most important dog shows in the world.
Pictured above as a puppy, this Dalmatian is a Multiple Best In Show Winner, Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winner, Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner as well as the #1 Dalmatian 2024. He was the Dalmatian Club Of America National Futurity Winner. You can find him on a past cover of The Canine Chronicle. […]
