Walk into most AKC member and non-member club meetings to-day, and a reality sets in: Our clubs are aging. Dedicated, passionate fanciers still carry the torch, but the average age of membership rises each year. The concern isn’t only numbers–it’s about ensuring the future of our sport, our dogs, and the institutions that protect them.
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Entries are now open for the 2025 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 13th and 14th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking place on Friday, December 12th at the OCCC, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series [...]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Judge Edeltraud Laurin, Handler Bobby Schoenfeld and Sammy, CH Mt. Maple Bewitched at White Oak the German Shepherd, owned by Margaret Garrison. 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: Caroline Coile Originally published: March 2018 This month AKC began issuing Achiever Dog certificates to acknowledge dogs that compete in a variety of sports. On the surface that sounds great, but I was surprised to see dogs that I know only as conformation dogs suddenly posting their certificates on Facebook, with friends congratulating them [...]
by Peri Norman Our world is filled with advice on breeding dogs and much of it is very good. Examples include, “pick a stud dog who will improve your bitch’s weak points.” Or, “find a stud dog whose faults will not overpower your bitch’s attributes.” “Never double up on a fault,” is another common bit [...]
by Dr. Gerry G. Meisels Originally published December 2015 Improving breeding stock was the innate reason for the creation of canine conformation shows as well as shows of numerous other domesticated animals. Improving anything must have a goal, and for breeders that goal is clearly to come as close as possible to the “ideal” dog [...]
Tune in to the Montgomery County Kennel Club Dog Show this Sunday, October 5th! Watch live from Macungie Park – Macungie, PA starting at 3:30pm ET. Commentary by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnell. Sunday, October 5th at 3:30pm ET Stream on ESPN+ or AKC.tv on your web browser or the mobile app.
Pictured above as a baby, this PBGV is an All-Breed Best In Show winner and a Multiple Best In Specialty Show winner. He was Best Of Breed at the 2025 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America National Specialty and was Best of Breed at Crufts in 2023 and 2024. He is currently the #1 [...]
Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in Westminster throwback? 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!
