Around The Rings – Bucks & Trenton
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The Lagotto Romagnolo – Truffle Dog Extraordinaire
Truffles have been a celebrated delicacy throughout recorded history, and for all that time this celebrity fungus has been linked to a few select regions of Europe. Italy is known for its white truffles; black or Perigord truffles are named for that region of France. Okay, truffle sourcing is not our topic, but their scarcity ensures that truffle prices remain sky high, generally ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 per pound. Those are the average prices; they can go way higher. The current record-setting truffle sold for over $330,000. It’s the familiar story of insatiable demand and extremely restricted supply.
The 411 On Poor Sportsmanship And Social Media
To understand and fully appreciate the importance of good sportsmanship, you have to know the early history of our sport. Dog shows were a product of Victorian England, with the first show being held in 1859 in Newcastle. Initially, dog shows were not a stand-alone affair, but rather an add-on event, and that very first show was part of an agricultural fair for poultry.
Most Memorable Memorial Day – A Snapshot In Time
This year, on Memorial Day weekend, there were 164 chances for Best In Show, or BISS, in five days. There were 73 AKC All-Breed and Group shows, and 91 specialty shows, held between May 20th and May 24th, 2026. Seriously.
Hello Bologna – From the World Dog Show! Around The Rings Next Day
Enjoying our coverage from the World Dog Show in Bologna? Be sure to visit The Canine Chronicle Facebook page for even more videos, photos, interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and breed highlights from one of the largest dog shows in the world! Follow along as Lisa Croft-Elliott and Rudy Van Oplines bring you all the action directly […]
From The Publisher
For decades, the AKC’s 200-mile rule served a practical purpose. It was designed to protect clubs, preserve entries, and prevent competing shows from being scheduled too close together. At the time, it made sense.
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From The CC Vault: When & When Not to Waste Your Entry Fee
By Chris Robinson Originally published: October 2014 One of the virtues of getting old is that you get to sit back, put your feet up on your desk and pontificate. Sometimes the folks in your vicinity are even polite enough to listen to what you have to say. In this pontification, I’m going to offer […]
Turning the Tide on Canine Epilepsy Through Research
When a Seizure Changes Everything Natalie remembers the moment it first happened with painful clarity. She was standing at the sink washing vegetables while her three-year-old black Standard Poodle, Max, wandered casually around. A sudden thud shattered the ordinary evening. She turned to see him lying on the floor, his body stiff and then suddenly […]
The American Kennel Club’s “AKC Eddy Award” For Breeder Education Is Now Accepting Applications
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 that applications for the AKC Eddy Award are now open through September 1, 2026. The AKC Eddy Award is designed to encourage […]
