Every generation in the dog fancy believes it is living in a pivotal moment. But some moments truly are different. Some moments ask more of us than nostalgia, tradition, or personal success. They ask us to look honestly at who is coming in, who is leaving, and what kind of future we are actively shaping.
May 15, 1939 – September 11, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Alexander Duane Butherus, who died on September 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 87. Duane was an extraordinary man—a respected scientist, devoted husband, treasured friend, and true icon of the purebred dog community. […]
Spend enough time in the conformation world and you learn a great many things.
The remainder of Cape Cod Kennel Club on Sunday, September 13, 2026 was cancelled due to rain. Thank you Pamela Gifford Isaacson for sharing this picture of Ring 4, and a corgi exhibitor taking the “high ground” to the grooming tent…
Call it an addiction, call me crazy, you can call me obsessed. I would not fight you over any of those descriptions. I am passionate about our sport. I love how every day and every show is different.
When I look back at my early years showing dogs, there is an air of fascination and wonder for the sport that permeates every memory. I vividly recall watching expert handlers as they handled dogs with such skill and precision, but also the dedicated assistants who perched ringside, ran back and forth between rings, and diligently cared for dogs. At that time, ringsides were full of assistants carrying bags, fans, and coolers, or bringing up dogs for the next group. More recently, I flew home to Florida to work a show and looked around…Where did they all go? This experience, coupled with recent discourse, has left me considering the role of assistants and their future in our sport.
The AKC® Humane Fund, Inc. SM is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship […]
By Amy Fernandez In the 25 years since 9/11, New York City has dedicated enormous resources to counterterrorism measures, detecting and preventing many subsequent attacks. There has also been significant investment in disaster response. A major component of that has become the city’s K9 disaster response team, New York Task Force One (NY-TF1), which is one […]
The Huon Valley is a particularly beautiful part of the island of Tasmania (it’s that little heart shaped piece that is slightly detached from the right-hand bottom corner of the huge continent of Australia) and is very reminiscent of my England birthplace; acres of green pastures and miles upon miles of apple and cherry orchards, and it is dotted with little villages and characterful houses that certainly wouldn’t look out of place in Cornwall, Devon, or Dorset.
Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in this week’s Throwback Thursday? 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!
