The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce three new AKC FIT DOG titles that dog owners may earn with their dogs. The AKC FIT DOG titles are open to all dogs. Now more than ever, fitness is essential for both dogs and […]
The Greyhound ranked 132nd in 2021 AKC registration statistics and is on the AKC’s current low-entry breeds list. It is one of the oldest breeds, among the first recognized by AKC in 1885, and is the prototype sighthound. Many other breeds define themselves in terms of the Greyhound–how they are the same and how they are different.
WHAT: See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs’ All-Breed Dog Show. Groups and Best in Show will be streamed live from Indio, CA only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, January 7th & Sunday January 8th Empire Equestrian Park & Polo Field Coverage will begin at 5PM ET / […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name these young fanciers? 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.
Seriously, have you ever wondered how judges learn about your breed? One of the main ways is by being mentored. According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, a mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser, and to mentor is to advise or train someone. Seems pretty straightforward, and yet it’s a process that is different in each mentoring session and can be anything from extremely helpful to a complete waste of time.
The breed judge for Pointers will be Dr. Michael Woods of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 9, 2023. The Westminster Kennel Club Premium List is available on westminsterkennelclub.org.
If it’s any consolation, this nonsense is not limited to show dogs or domestic dogs. Recently, ecologists from Montana State University collaborated with researchers from the Zambian Carnivore Program to track the activities of three African wild dogs. This fascinating project was profiled in Science Times on June 21.
Tickets are on sale NOW for New York City’s AKC Meet the Breeds®, arriving at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Saturday, January 28th, and Sunday, January 29th, 2023. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) brings this two-day educational event to NYC to give attendees the unique opportunity to meet and play with a variety of different dog […]
The Beatles told us 55 years ago that we could “get by with a little help” from our friends. But in any profession, that idea moves far beyond emotional support, and moves into the realm of mentoring.
We received the very sad news that Patricia Lorenz of Sellersville, Pennsylvania passed away on December 29. Pat, as her friends called her, was a longtime fancier and breeder of Toy Poodles. Pat was proudest of her big family and loved spending time with them. She was happiest at home surrounded by her family, dogs, […]
