The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization recognized as the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading authority on canine welfare and responsible dog ownership, is pleased to announce the establishment of the President’s Sportsman Award. Conceived by AKC President and CEO, Gina M. DiNardo, the award honors an individual who has demonstrated […]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Maltese? Tell us about your favorite MALTESE 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 […]
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Dawn Vick Hansen. Dawn Vick Hansen was a lifelong dog enthusiast, breeder, Toy group expert, and AKC judge for more than 50 years. As a judge for the American Kennel Club, Dawn traveled extensively—judging in nearly every U.S. state, as well as in Canada, Ireland, […]
We do this because we love the sport, and we’ve always been told we should give back. Volunteers, by their nature, do not expect compensation. In fact, as non-profit club members, we are not allowed to accept any pay for our lost wages or work.
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Dennis McCoy & Jackie Beaudoin 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!
A new non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery in helping small dogs walk again after paralysis from a herniated disc.
The title is a tad sensational, but I wanted to catch your attention. I’m aware this is a totally ludicrous title, and that it has no bearing on truth–but indulge me. My entire premise for this idea came from a hypothetical social experiment.
At a press conference in 1986, President Ronald Reagan famously said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
Tune in to the Somerset Hills Kennel Club Dog Show, this Saturday 9/6! Groups and Best in Show will stream live from North Branch Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey starting at 3:15pm ET on Saturday, 9/6, 2025 Commentary by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnel. Stream on ESPN+ or AKC.tv on your web browser or the mobile app.
“The New Yorker in Dog Years” Open Now at AKC Museum of the Dog The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibition, The New Yorker in Dog Years: 100 years of covers from a private collection. The exhibit will run from September 4th – December 7th, 2025. AKC Museum […]
