The 18th annual AKC® Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 16-17, 2023 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for [...]
In one wild week, the world of Artificial Intelligence was sent into a tailspin when the board of OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, gave the boot to its CEO, the visionary Sam Altman. Deals and theories ensued, and by the time you read this, Microsoft may or may not have absorbed OpenAI. Explanations for Altman’s departure span the gamut but most hint of the board’s fear that Altman wasn’t concerned enough about the potential dangers of AI. Or something like that.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to present the AKC Educated Breeder Webinar Series. Each webinar will focus on topics that provide educational enrichment for all breeders. The first in the series is called Pyo: The fear inducing three letter word and [...]
I am writing this commentary the day after the conclusion of the AKC National Championship. I?am not writing it because of any dissatisfaction with the judging at this year’s show. I thought the judging was good and the final lineup had seven outstanding dogs for Clay to evaluate and choose the winner. I write this column not for the exhibitors because nearly everyone I talk to is intrigued by the idea of having a five-judge panel at the group and Best In Show level of this show. I am penning this message for the decision-makers at AKC, and I know it will probably fall on deaf ears.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Danielle Williams for sharing these adorable photos of your daughter, Tinsley, and your Parson Russell Terrier. Tinsley is also pictured with a Golden Retriever in Pee Wees. She is currently 4 years old. Do your children train the puppies? Do [...]
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A modification to Chapter 16, Section 1 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows was approved by the Delegate body at their December meeting. The modification provides all specialty clubs the option for the Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch to earn a three-point major provided that the number of dogs competing in [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, celebrates $2.6 million awarded for canine health research grants and educational programs in 2023. Newly awarded grants provide funding for several studies with a One Health implication – a concept that recognizes the interconnected relationship of animal, human, [...]
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