The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit, the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine welfare and responsible ownership, has launched a new educational outreach initiative: AKC® Pen Pawls, developed by AKC Public Education. AKC® Pen Pawls is an exciting program that invites children to engage in fun, interactive mail correspondence with […]
It is important that the sport has confidence in the objectivity and fairness in the AKC discipline procedures.
There appears to be considerable belief among the sport that such is not the case now.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Shannon Green for sharing these wonderful photos of your daughter, Kennedy, and her Pekingese! Shannon shared the following about her daughter, “Kennedy competes in both Junior Showmanship and Conformation with her Pekingese, “Lincoln.” We are a Pug family but Kennedy […]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Borzoi? Tell us about your favorite BORZOI of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share your all […]
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 […]
