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Is Every Dog A Working Breed?
In a sense, every dog has always been a Working breed. Every one of them performed a specific job. In the 19th century, that broad job description was abandoned in favor of increasingly precise purebred classifications. Today, Working breeds have become highly specialized and compartmentalized into very specific roles. That can lead us to overlook the fact that canine utility was the spark that drove the entire evolutionary process–and that extended far beyond the wolf-to-dog transformation. It is debatable whether our species would have survived or thrived to populate so many parts of the world without canine assistance.
Tune In Alert! Catch The Carolina Kennel Club Dog Show This Saturday!
Tune in to see these talented dogs compete in the Carolina Kennel Club Dog Show! This thrilling event will be streamed live from Greensboro, NC. Commentary will be made by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnell. Saturday, August 15th 4:30pm/ET Watch the live coverage on the AKC.tv website and on YouTube Live.
Rarefied Heirs – Judge’s Ed In Rare Breeds
Here’s my premise: Judges’ Ed has greater importance in rare breeds than it does in other breeds. I’m not saying it isn’t always important, or that more popular breeds matter less, or that the presentations shouldn’t always be high quality and presented in a useful and unbiased way.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
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!
Standardizing AKC Rules – Cindy Stansell Is Up For The Task
Since its founding, AKC has enacted an impressive collection of rules and guidelines. They’re never in short supply. The problem is trying to read them and hopefully apply the appropriate reasoning to any given situation. And that is truly a nightmare, mainly because, like every legal code, many sections of the AKC rules are vague, others are contradictory, and more frequently than anyone cares to admit it becomes very hard to decide whether something is permitted or prohibited. Formal regulations are designed to inform, educate, and rein in chaos. So, yes, the current system needs a bit of sprucing up.
The FCI World Dog Show In Bologna 2026
Whenever a major canine event is assigned to the ENCI (Italian Kennel Club), three things are guaranteed: amazing atmosphere, fabulous food, and organized chaos. However, the 2026 World Dog Show in Bologna was a well-run, professional affair with just a touch of Italian drama to add to the flavour. Parking, the layout of the rings, communication between exhibitors, and the Best In Show ring were indeed very much up to the standards. This world show, along with the 2024 edition in Zagreb, was by far the most atmospheric of the past 20 years.
A Great Idea! But Would My Show Survive?
If you haven’t read Wayne Cavanaugh’s proposal to revamp the statistics system that appeared in the last issue, and the promised follow-up in this issue, do so now. Wayne’s articles are always the first I read, and this Part 1 did not disappoint. It’s based on excellent research and innovative ideas–enough so that I called my friends and excitedly repeated his proposal. Sheer genius! Except…wait a minute. Would my club survive it? Now we’re getting personal…
FDA Authorization Of Flavored Nicotine Pouches Threatens To Sustain Youth Nicotine Use
The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement authorizing four flavored on! nicotine pouches from Helix Innovations. The authorization applies to products in Rich Berry, Cappuccino and Autumn Spice flavors. “The American Heart Association is […]
Recognition Is Free. Silence Is Expensive.
Those words may sound simple, but within the dog fancy they carry a weight many of us understand all too well.
