As far as dog clubs go, Progressive truly lived up to its name simply by daring to demand AKC recognition. Comprised of dedicated Toy breed lovers, they were fed up with the entrenched attitudes of judges and show committees. Their breeds deserved equal consideration at shows, so they decided to revise the playing field.
Chihuahuas Lead Entries and Newly Eligible Breed, the Lancashire Heeler, Joins America’s Most Prestigious Dog Show
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Cassi Sullivan for sharing these Throwback Thursday edition photos of your son, Andrew, and his Pugs. In the first photo (top right), Andrew is pictured at just 5 years of age in his very first PeeWee class with Cassi’s former [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Most find it an odd statement when a venerable judge says, “The easiest class to judge is Best in Show”
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) invites research proposals focused on the immune system, pathogens, or vector-borne diseases of dogs. CHF is committed to improving the health of all dogs. This request seeks to identify high-impact scientific research that fosters critical discoveries in dogs and impacts dogs today and for generations. This award aims to [...]
This sport demands narrow focus. “Keep your eye on the prize” is equally tried and true. It certainly maintains momentum, but it also creates the risk of missing interesting stuff in our midst. As we know, this is an “amateur sport” and yes that definition is debatable but that open launchpoint brings a tremendously diverse and fascinating group of people together.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Marissa Hendrix for sharing these adorable photos of your daughter, Emma, and her Golden Retrievers. Marissa says, “Emma is a huge help with our Arkgold Golden Retrievers in and out of the ring. I am so proud of the animal [...]
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 12, 2024, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2028 Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, PhD, Delegate, German Shepherd Dog Club of America Sally Fineburg, Delegate, Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. Dr. Michael Knight, PhD, Delegate, Texas [...]
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all and celebrating one hundred years of lifesaving service, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2024. The publication’s recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the [...]
