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After announcing their plans for an event fee increase earlier this year, then rescinding it, AKC has decided to increase event fees in 2026 and 2027. The letter below was sent to all AKC delegates by Brandi Munden: We recognize that the increasing costs to put on AKC events may be challenging for some clubs, [...]
August 13th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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 Susan Still for sharing these Form Follows Function photo of your English Springer Spaniel, “Izzo,” (Foxboro Tattletail) doing what he was bred [...]
August 13th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

You know that old saying about fooling some of the people all of the time? It’s true, and the latest news on the ASPCA unequivocally confirms that bit of social insight.
August 13th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Amanda for sharing these adorable photos of your daughter, Alice! Alice is pictured at 4 years of age exhibiting her Border Terrier, Robbie, at the 2025 Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky. Please enjoy the Blooper photo of this pair as [...]
August 12th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Bearded Collie? Tell us about your favorite BEARDED COLLIE 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 [...]
August 12th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

Good morning and welcome to my seminar titled, “So Much to Learn.” Nice to see all you young sporting breed dogs here along with a few Miniature and Standard Poodles and some Airedales as this seminar is really for you. It’s designed to give you some idea of what’s in store for you if your bosses decide to do field work with you–and they should.
August 12th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Even though this game is way too addicted to numbers and stats, we have never been able to crack the code of breed popularity.
August 11th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The American Kennel Club has provided young people with their own unique competition and the AKC has designed the sport of Junior Showmanship such that it promotes the values of sportsmanship, respect for one’s opponents, judges, and the sport. It is hoped that young people find the sport fun and a positive outlet for their competitive spirit and use the sport to foster the development of friendships and build social bonds.
August 10th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

It’s frustrating. You spend the money, drive the miles, wash, groom, prep—and still walk away empty-handed. Meanwhile, professional handlers float out of the ring with ribbons in hand, while your dog—the one you love and believe in—barely gets a glance.
August 9th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Recently, the animal rights group, PETA filed a lawsuit against the AKC in an attempt to abandon the breed standard of the French Bulldog and other breeds. PETA asserts that the AKC breed standards promote the propagation of unhealthy dogs.
August 8th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »