By Amy Fernandez There is no question that showing dogs is hard business. Achieving any degree of success requires 24/7 dedication with zero guarantees–and a million things that can and do go wrong. That said, we sometimes forget how much easier it is today. Just think about showing Chows back in 1935. A brief review of […]
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By Amy Fernandez Dog food is always a hot button topic. Regardless of breed, methodology or viewpoint–it’s guaranteed to set off sparks. Realistically, that makes sense. Food is the first consideration from the moment a new dog crosses the threshold; that goes for both parties in the deal. That obsession has made the pet food […]
We received the very sad news that Lee Canalizo of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on December 22. Lee was a retired AKC judge, breeder of Sighthounds, artist and silversmith. She was a kind, talented smart lady whose smile always lit up the room. Lee began breeding Afghan Hounds in the 1960s and Salukis shortly […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes the following leaders in canine health with their annual awards. Mari-Beth O’Neill receives the 2022 President’s Award. The President’s Award is given to a person or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to advancing […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have […]
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of 240 dogs this past weekend at the 9thAKC Obedience Classic. Competitions were held December 17-18, 2022 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 11th AKC Juniors Classic Obedience […]
To those who are planning to brave the Chicago winter weather, do not forget that entries close for the IKC Cluster today at noon. MB-F is the superintendent (www.infodog.com).
The 17th annual AKC Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 17-18, 2022 in Orlando, FL inconjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for junior handlers […]
