Thursday Evening: Unload early so you and your dog can stroll along the lakefront, and then visit one of the many elegant dining establishments within walking distance. Or have your order delivered for a lakeside picnic under the stars! Here’s a sample of nearby dining: https://greatamericandogshow.com/exhibitors/gadsaugust2023/hotel-info/ Friday Evening: Join us onboard the Spirit of Chicago for the [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Who is this current professional handler showing in Jr Showmanship? 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 summer in full swing, you may be seeing more dogs dining outside at restaurants. Not only are pups welcomed at many outdoor spaces, but some eateries have also created menus specifically catered to our four-legged friends. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession, offers tips for making outdoor dining [...]
The International Kennel Club of Chicago anticipates unprecedented attendance—that’s according to show principal Scott Pfeil based on preliminary hotel and grooming reservations, as well as interest from the public. “We’ve had to open up yet another block of a hundred rooms at our host hotel,” he reports. The IKC has arranged a special rate for rooms [...]
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 announce the formation of the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank, a 501 C3, not-for-profit canine genetic material repository primarily focused on frozen semen. The mission of the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank (AKCPPB) is to [...]
Were you able to correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who could you name in this photo? Did you remember the dog? Answer: Tracy Szaras handling CH Paisley Forever Man, under judge Sandra Goose Allen 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 [...]
by Dr. Bob Smith Originally published July 2012 Recently, a highly successful breeder of Whippets asked of her “Friends” on a social media page about the value of Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes at National Specialties. This question and some of the responses from the readers prompted a look at these non-regular classes. Why [...]
By Amy Fernandez Fine-tuned by millions of years of evolution, the canine olfactory system qualifies as a work of art Although we’ve relied on canine companionship, cleverness, and instinctive behavior since prehistory, we are just beginning to comprehend the full extent of their sensory powers. We recognize that a dog’s hardwired drives are filtered through [...]
by William Given Unsportsmanlike conduct is all around us and it is seemingly spreading like a virus. This morning I read another story in the news about a youth sporting tournament put asunder due to poor sportsmanship. It started with the adults, parents and coaches, then filtered down to the children. As a result, the [...]
Remember when dog shows were can’t miss events? When they attracted so many spectators you were hoarse from explaining your breed? When there was real competition? Real prizes? Real prestige for your win? Real majors? Remember the International Kennel Club of Chicago? It’s back! Better than before, with specialties, Meet the Breeds, $25,000 Chicago Challenge [...]
