By Lisa Dube Forman Have you recently heard this question ringside at a dog show? Perhaps even you have asked this a hundred times over. More often than not, it is posed rhetorically as a reflection or criticism of your observation. I am referencing the deliberations and decisions made by the AKC dog show judge. [...]
Show: World Dog Show Location: Geneva, Switzerland Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023 Judge: Mr. Laurent Pichard Best In Show: Champion Aquafortis Robel The One, #6103 Portuguese Water Dog Owner: Runi Kristiansen (Norway) Reserve BIS: Champion Quantum Clos Erasmus Spirit World, #4914 English Setter Owner: Tracy Wiles (USA) 3rd BIS: Champion Kick Em Kenny V Tani Kazari, #6409 [...]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: July 2012 Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category. The [...]
Show: Chicago Challenge Cup Location: Chicago, IL Show Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 Finals Judge: Mrs. Gina DiNardo Winner: Dog Reg: GCHG Goodspice Efbe Money Stache [Dog] Breed: Sealyham Terrier Handler: Margery Good Owner: M Good, F Bergeron, E Bennett, L Spiegel & S Middlebrooks Finalsts: Dog Reg: GCH RNR Impact N Heywire Walk On [...]
By Sandy Weaver When was the last time you saw a wonderful example of good sportsmanship? When was the last time you saw a glaring example of poor sportsmanship? Which do you see more often? And which are you a part of most often? If I told you that being a good sport could be [...]
by Caroline Coile Once upon a time there lived a vain Emperor whose only worry in life was to dress in elegant clothes…Two tailors eventually took advantage of his vanity, selling him a piece of goods said to be made of cloth “so light and fine that it looks invisible. As a matter of fact [...]
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!
by Dr. Carmen Battaglia originally published: November/December 2016 Children’s handling classes at dog events developed in a variety of ways depending on the country and the local circumstances. For most of the major show-giving bodies throughout the world, Junior Showmanship is an apprenticeship program in dog handling and a mechanism for preparing young people for [...]
It’s finally here! The Great American Dog Show (GADS) offers unique, affordable, family-friendly entertainment and the thrill of world-class canine competition, this upcoming weekend, August 25-27 at The McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Center. Guests can watch dogs from 200 American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breeds compete for Best in Breed, Best in Group and Best in Show throughout the [...]
The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of several bull-and-terrier breeds recognized by AKC. Early in the 19th century, the Bulldog (as it was two centuries ago) was mixed with some terriers to get a dog with the courage and tenacity of the Bulldog and the spirt and agility of Terriers. One result of the crosses was the Staffordshire Terrier.
