Susan S. Giles was presented with the 2025 AKC Breeder of the Year award for Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos at the 25th AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament and [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Yorkshire Terrier? Tell us about your favorite YORKSHIRE TERRIER 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 [...]
The top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall entry of 132 dogs this past weekend at the AKC Rally Champion (RACH) Invitational. Competitions were held December 11-12, 2025, in conjunction with the 25th AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The winners: AKC RACH Invitational [...]
Record-setting viewership and attendance highlighted another banner year for the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) and the National Dog Show Presented by Purina, as the striking Belgian Sheepdog “Soleil” captured Best in Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The beloved Thanksgiving Day television tradition reached an audience of 24.6 million across NBC and Peacock, [...]
The holidays can be a magical time, but they can also present hidden pet hazards and difficult decisions for pet owners and gift-givers. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding everyone to keep pets safe this holiday season, and to think twice before gifting a pet as a holiday surprise. “Holiday celebrations often mean [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club announced details for the highly anticipated return of the Flyball Tournament, now presented by Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements FortiFlora, to its milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan. Twenty teams of top-performing dogs from across North America will compete in the high-energy sport that combines speed, [...]
Pictured above as a baby, this Ibizan Hound is the winner of 17 All-Breed Best In Shows and the 2024 Ibizan Hound Club Of The United States National Specialty Winner. She was Best of Breed at the 2024 & 2025 Westminster Kennel Club and Best Of Breed at the 2022, 2023 & 2024 AKC [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. Tell us about your introduction to the sport of purebred dogs. Share the steps that led you to your success as a handler today. Growing up in Sweden, where there are no professional handlers. My [...]
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin returns to Orlando for its 25th show! This year’s event will showcase top canine athletes and include special attractions such as the Best-Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, as well as the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC RACH Invitational, and the AKC [...]
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 Erynn Lucas for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Whippet, “Cuvee” (GCHS Ableaim Kalina Mumm’s the Word BN CC [...]
