Were you able to name this fancier handling her Black Cocker Spaniel? Answer: Susan Lowder, showing her Black Cocker Spaniel 25+ years ago. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published January 2012 There has, in recent times, been concern expressed about the direction which the sport of pedigreed dogs is currently taking, with a seemingly shifting emphasis and focus occurring away from the pursuit of meaningful breeding practices. A rather oddly rhetorical, and in some ways slightly nonsensical, question [...]
By Amy Fernandez Originally published: August 2013 Many breeds experienced radical transformations during the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. Dachshunds may top that list. In 1924 AKC registered 43 Dachshunds. In 1934, annual registrations exceeded 1200, a 3000% increase. America had a few well-established kennels, but like most breeds, imports were the big winners and [...]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: August 2011 “Being indisposed for several months after gruesome back surgery, it has given me the opportunity to reflect and ponder on life in the dog show world, and other frivolous thoughts…” • Why does the AKC still have an expensive office in Manhattan? • Why can’t delegates charge a [...]
Thousands of dogs put their best paw forward for the title of National Champion The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world [...]
ESPN and the American Kennel Club (AKC), the governing body of dog sports, have entered into a new, expanded five-year agreement, renewing ESPN’s media rights for televising of AKC-recognized dog sports events. The agreement, which continues a relationship that began in 2019, maintains ESPN as the AKC’s exclusive dog sports media partner in the United States. [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this fancier handling her Black Cocker Spaniel? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
As the judge is waiting for the next breed to come into the show ring, you may see piles of wool stacked ringside. The steward calls the numbers and-all of the sudden–the piles start moving and magnificent dogs flood the ring.
By Cheslie Pickett Originally Published: August 2013 A typical day of a seasoned dog show exhibitor is centered around many self-serving activities, such as finding the best parking spot for yourself, finding the premier grooming set up for yourself and completing all necessary steps to present you and your dog in the most meticulous nature [...]
The Finger Lakes, in the center of New York State, form the perfect backdrop for this popular four-day cluster of all breed dog shows, specialties, and Rally trials.
