In Their Own Words – ANC Judges Comments

Group and Best In Show Judges Talk About Their Choices in Their Own Words…

Group and Best In Show Judges Talk About Their Choices in Their Own Words…

by Gay Dunlap From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, September, 2005 Those of us who have joined the ranks of AKC Judge, following involvement in the fancy as Breeder/Exhibitor, often come under fire if we have chosen to continue in this latter role. Whereas our passion for breeding may not, of itself, be subjected to […]

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The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) have been notified by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee that the public hearing on House Bill 1102 will take place on March 5, 2024, at 1PM. AKC clubs and NH DOGS are collaborating in strong opposition to HB 1102, […]

When you watch a great show dog-handler team, what do you see?

WHAT: Mark your calendars to see tons of amazing dogs compete at the Wisconsin Kennel Club dog show, streaming live from Madison, WI only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ Alliant Energy Center, Coverage will begin at 4:45pm/ET 3:45pm/CT WHERE: Watch the live coverage on the AKC.tv website and on the AKC.tv app […]

Have you ever noticed how happy most dogs seem to be when they are working? Well, that’s a really silly question, come to think of it. Of course you’ve seen how happy your dogs are when they’re doing a job they love or you wouldn’t be doing it with them. This holds true even if that job is just sitting on someone’s lap as was the case with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belonging to a lady I interviewed.

We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Holly Tomaso for sharing this absolutely adorable collage of photos of Evelyn, from newborn to 6 months of age, with her Golden Retrievers! Do your children train the puppies? Do they love to groom the dogs and get them show […]

It is with great sadness we share the news that Mr. Kenneth “Chip” Rayner Jr. of Hamilton, New Jersey passed away. Chip was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 60 years. Chip was a second-generation dog show fancier; he was born into a dog family following in his […]

Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Do you recognize this now successful handler and breeder that is pictured showing in Junior Showmanship in 1981? Do you recognize the judge? 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? […]