Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and how did you acquire your first show dog? I had retired from my career in law enforcement and we had sold our horse […]
The 20th annual AKC® Agility Invitational took place December 13-14, 2025 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the 25th 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 […]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? In 1987 I purchased a Pet quality Min Pin and read about obedience training. Took her to a […]
The Canine Health Foundation presets the inaugural winner of the Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award: Dr. Lisa Freeman of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Freeman earned this honor for her pioneering research into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – work that has uncovered a promising biological mechanism that may […]
The AKC® National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCHG CH Wirewick Afterhours Feels Like A Regret BN RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VSWB, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Greta” owned by Robert Wickes, Marion Hancock & Allsion & Alexis Chism, handled by Alexis Chism and […]
Pictured above as a baby, this Chinese Crested is the winner of 17 All-Breed Best In Shows and the 2024 American Chinese Crested Club National Specialty. She was Best of Breed at the 2024 & 2025 AKC National Championship and Third in the Toy Group in 2025. She was also Best Of Breed at […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the Brazilian Kennel Club (Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia – CBKC), Brazil’s national kennel club and governing body for purebred dogs, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement. This […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Tatum Bartlett with her Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen GCHS CH M & M Stellar Spotify was awarded the coveted title of Best Junior Handler along with a $5,000 scholarship. The Junior Showmanship competition, for handlers between 9 to 18 years of age, was held for […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the leading voice for canine welfare and responsible dog ownership, is pleased to announce that Agi Hejja and Julia “Maddie” Powers were presented with the inaugural President’s Sportsman Award at the 25th AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL on Saturday, December 13th. […]
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Melanie Tipton-Fortney for sharing these photos of your Newfoundland, “Kizzy” (VN GCHS CH Timberknolls Kizzme Like You Mean It CD BN […]
