The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, applauds the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s base text for the 2026 Senate Agricultural Authorization Act, the “Farm Bill 2.0”. This measure accompanies and shares important positive […]
The Silken Windhound will become recognised by the Royal Kennel Club with effect from 1 October 2026. The breed will be classified in the Hound Group on the Imported Breed Register. Until such time as a Royal Kennel Club interim breed standard has been published, the Silken Windhound is not eligible to compete at Royal […]
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After 42 years, the Silken Windhound is finally an FSS breed
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On June 13, 2026, at the Great Lakes All Terrier Association (GLATA) show cluster in Grayslake, Illinois, the Irish Terrier Club of Chicago (ITCC) will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. On Sunday, June 14, the club will host the Irish Terrier Club of America’s Traveling Specialty, with yet another specialty planned on Friday, June 13, 2026. Sweepstakes are slated for both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please see: www.irishterrierclubofchicago.com.
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Dog shows are competitive by nature, but the people who stay in this sport the longest usually discover something important: The ribbons fade. The friendships don’t.
We all have our favorites. Holidays, vacation sites, handbags, power tools, and dog breeds are just a few that come to mind. However, when asked, all of us have a number one food choice. Recognizing that we eat every day, decisions on what, where, and when we consume food are never-ending. The most likely place we eat is in our homes; whether we prepare it, have it delivered, or go out to get it. If we consider all the small eateries, drive-up locations, diners, or five-star restaurants, the options are overwhelming. It sounds simple, but too often, it isn’t.
The basic premise of all dog shows should be that of their origin: the “comparison of breeding stock.” The best place for that to happen is (and should be) the specialty show.
