The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce its list of the most popular dog names of 2024. “Dogs are an extraordinary and important part of our lives and choosing a pet’s name is a fun part of the process,” [...]
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 Karen Erzen for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Belgian Tervuren, TC Blackwater’s Bring it on CDX HSAds HIAs [...]
Bad haircuts aren’t fatal, but they’re guaranteed to ruin your day. I often wonder if dogs share this sentiment when one of the neighbors suddenly appears with an antwacky summer trim. This is the time of year that includes a riveting procession of bald Poms and Chows, buzzcut Cockers and Yorkies, and most outrageously, the Bouvier stylin’ as a giant Bichon.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Christina Phillips for sharing this absolutely adorable photo of Lenora and Ghost, her “spotted Irish Prince.” Do your children train the puppies? Do they love to groom the dogs and get them show ready? Do they help whelp litters? Do [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Giant Schnauzer? Tell us about your favorite GIANT SCHNAUZER 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. Bonus points [...]
by Amy Fernandez From the archives of The Canine Chronicle As a rule, dog people confront things head on without recourse to fantasy or rationalization. That overriding, collective personality trait is therefore difficult to reconcile with our secret vice– an enduring fascination with supernatural dog stories. Edward Ashe wasn’t the most meticulous canine historian, but [...]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Now Judge Cindy Vogels exhibiting the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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!
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, was also a devoted dog lover. His cherished pet, Fala, accompanied him on journeys, including secret trips on a hidden track beneath Grand Central Terminal. This track, known as Track 61, allowed FDR to avoid the public eye whenever he needed to, especially given his [...]
One of Charleston’s oldest and most celebrated restaurants, Poogan’s Porch, has been serving authentic Southern cuisine since it opened its doors in 1976. However, the menu isn’t the only draw that keeps loyal patrons, celebrities, politicians, tourists, and locals coming back for more. Legend has it that a four-legged ghost roams the restaurant, greeting diners [...]
Renowned actor Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 – August 23, 1926), also known as “The Latin Lover” for his captivating performances in the 1920s, left a lasting impact on audiences before his untimely death at the age of 31 from complications related to a ruptured appendix. Despite his on-screen charm, Valentino had a lesser-known passion [...]
