Three Things That Might Make You Look Like A Novice
Do you watch Groups when you go to a show? It’s one of the best ways to improve your handling skills, yet many people don’t take advantage of this learning opportunity.
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The American Kennel Club Announces The Top Juniors By Sport
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 the top Juniors in AKC Sports for 2025. The American Kennel Club recognizes and appreciates the participation of Junior handlers across all AKC [...]
In the Spotlight: Breeder Owner Handler Eric Steel
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? I waited for a long time to get a saluki from Judith Rothschild, Omega Salukis — one of [...]
Send Us Your #FormFollowsFunction Photos!
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Myranda Klein for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Puffin” (Riverstone’s Puff Puff Pass CD RN CGCA [...]
Breed Priorities – Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian word “bu” means farm or homestead and is an appropriate part of the name of the Norwegian Buhund–an all-around farm, herding, and watch dog. His origins trace back to the Vikings who took this breed along on their adventures.
#NextGeneration Spotlight – Kenny Carroll
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Kimberly Carroll for sharing this adorable photo of your son, Kenny! Kimberly says, “Kenny has literally been raised with dogs – even chewing bones with his first dog, Sunshine, the Great Dane! He grew up watching his dad and myself [...]
Do You Have a Game Plan?
By Matthew G. Stroud As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress? Many exhibitors say they have a goal, but few stop to question what that really means. For some, it’s finishing a title. For others, it’s a run at Owner-Handled rankings or that [...]
#TriviaTuesday BLAST FROM THE PAST – Name Your Favorite Alaskan Malamute!
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Alaskan Malamute? Tell us about your favorite ALASKAN MALAMUTE 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. Please share [...]
Ernie Loeb – German Shepherd Man Extraordinaire
Anyone reading this is obsessed with the dog biz. It’s quite understandable. It’s endlessly fascinating–and challenging. Mastering this realm requires so many skills. It’s about learning breed type and conformation, obviously. But there’s also ring strategy, genetics, interpersonal skills as well as dog psychology. It also requires a good grasp of animal husbandry, driving skills–okay, this is getting boring. The thing is, no one learns all this divergent, complicated stuff overnight. Obviously seminars, books, and podcasts help. However, uniting these fragments of knowledge into coherent dog sense–that only comes directly from a genuine expert.
Meet The Winners Of The 2025 AKC® Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26th annual AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate six loyal, hard-working dogs and one incredible team that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The winners were carefully chosen from a pool of close to [...]
