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Show Delay Information From Indy Winter Classic
Wednesday, January 28th the Show is Delayed by 1 Hour, for all ring times. No catch up/make up of time from the delayed start. From The Indy Winter Classic Cluster: “Due to the later time in us getting the building this year, exhibitors will likely not have access until after 6pm. Please understand this is [...]
From The Publisher
When the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held in 1877, the United States was still emerging from the shadow of the Civil War. The nation was rebuilding—physically, culturally, and emotionally—and the idea of gathering to celebrate purebred dogs reflected a quiet confidence in continuity and purpose. What began just a dozen years after the war’s end would become an institution that has now endured for 150 years, spanning generations few traditions ever reach.
How Do You Keep Dogs Safe During A Winter Storm? Animal Expert Shares 5 Critical Tips
As a major winter storm is forecast to blanket large portions of the United States this weekend, it’s important to take precautions to protect their dogs from life-threatening cold-weather hazards. While most people know not to leave dogs outdoors in the cold, Camp Bow Wow’s animal health and behavioral expert Erin Askeland, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, has [...]
Detection Dogs at Polling Stations
By Amy Fernandez Detection dogs at the polls. Traditionally, voting was a humdrum task. Go to the polls, stand in line, vote, end of story. Times have changed. A recent New Jersey PD ceremony made that clear. The honorees in this case were K9s, bomb sniffing K9s. And those 28 dogs were real busy last [...]
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Remembering Connie Howard
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to share the passing of Connie Howard. Connie became involved in showing dogs in the late 1960s. She bred and showed Labrador Retrievers and Flat-Coated Retrievers for decades.. Connie enjoyed judging in both the United States and Canada. She began judging in 1988 and was licensed to judge the Sporting [...]
Cancelled: Erie Kennel Club – Erie, PA
Update: The Erie Kennel Club has cancelled both Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2026 show due to impending weather and safety concerns.
AKC Educated Breeder Webinar: OFA Testing and the Breeder’s Commitment to Canine Health
Join Eddie Dziuk, Chief Operating Officer of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals as he offers information on the ins and outs of testing and improving the health of our dogs. Learn how by participating in screenings with the OFA, breeders can do their best to ensure that their breeding practices yield healthy puppies. Sign up [...]
Cancelled: St. Charles Missouri Kennel Club – Gray Summit, MO
The St. Charles Missouri Kennel Club Show & Gateway Vizsla Club scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25 have been cancelled due to impending weather and safety concerns.
