The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting: • Gina M. DiNardo – President and CEO • Theodore E. Phillips, CPA – Chief […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to share the passing of Ralph Del Deo. He passed peacefully on March 25, 2026, at the age of 101. Mr. Ralph Del Deo and his wife, Blanche Wagner Del Deo, shared a lifelong passion for breeding and exhibiting purebred dogs, competing in both conformation and field work. Together, they […]
I have been incredibly fortunate to become an advocate for assistants through the opportunity to publicly write for The Canine Chronicle. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “How do you not get burnt out?” The truth is, that is a complicated question.
Tickets are officially on sale for the 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — one of the world’s most iconic and anticipated canine events. Experience three days of elite competition as more than 2,500 champion dogs showcase their skill, beauty, and athleticism. Westminster Week begins with our Canine Celebration on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at […]
Move over, most popular! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, has reviewed AKC’s registration statistics and found that the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest dog breed in the United States. The Norwegian Lundehund, the only dog bred to hunt […]
In many species, odd colors are welcomed to the point that sometimes entire breeds are created around them. But in dogs, we tend to be conservative, especially when a color is related to possible health problems.
What exactly is a dog show, and who are the people that make it happen? Why do these events produce such unforgettable characters and such excellent comedy? Join us and Harper’s Magazine on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm, as we pull back the show curtain and turn the spotlights towards our star-studded panel featuring […]
The future of purebred dog breeding may be hanging by a thread. Whether it is your hobby or your life’s calling, its future teeters on the tough realities we confront, ‘running dogs’ every day. Our sport and passion clash with growing costs that threaten all but the wealthiest or luckiest among us. Can ethical, small-scale purebred breeding survive today’s economic pressures?
When breeders gather to discuss important matters about dogs, you will most likely hear their opinions on reasons for owning their breed, why they love them, and some of the problems they have noticed.
Feral, stray, street dog–regardless of the label, this gigantic segment of the canine population is woefully misunderstood. It is an understatement to say they have failed to achieve good press.
