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Was There A Right Choice?
Long after the emergency has passed, many owners are left with the same question. Was there a right choice?
Share the Love: Show Us Your Dog’s Valentine!
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for humans — it’s for the four-legged sweethearts who steal our hearts every single day! At Canine Chronicle, we want to see how your dog is celebrating the season of love. Did your playful pup “sign” their card with a paw print? Is your veteran superstar sending kisses to their favorite [...]
2026 AKC Low Entry Breeds
The American Kennel Club has released its updated list of “Low Entry Breeds.” This designation plays an important role in the judging approval process and serves as a key reference for judges seeking to expand their breed portfolios or advance from permit to regular status. Low Entry Breeds are those that consistently draw smaller numbers [...]
Best In School: Education Is Not The Enemy Of Experience
In the dog fancy, junior showmanship is often described as a pipeline. Junior handlers are born into the sport, grow up in the sport, hone their skills in the ring, deepen their husbandry knowledge as assistants, and eventually transition into roles as breeders, judges, or professional handlers. Within this narrative, there is an unspoken assumption that the most committed juniors are those who never step away–the ones seen working diligently each weekend, remaining continuously visible, continuously competing, and continuously immersed.
#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!
The Juggling Act of Impartiality
How does one be impartial and still have the perception of being impartial?
Hearts to Heal: Canine Research with the Power to Impact the Heartbeat of Every Dog
From The AKC Canine Health Foundation MMVD: A Common Disease with Serious Consequences Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), often called a “leaky heart valve,” is the most common heart problem dogs develop as they get older. It isn’t something they’re born with—it happens gradually over time. About 1 in 10 dogs between ages 5 and [...]
AKC Virtual Title Programs
A great many aspects of our daily lives changed with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Some of those changes included losing access to conformation and training classes, puppy matches, dog shows, as well as companion and performance events. To meet our needs, the American Kennel Club began to offer us titling events virtually, and many of us used that opportunity and were greatly appreciative.
Table Talk • February 11, 2026
Don’t cry because it’s over… be happy you had the opportunity to participate. This sentiment applies not only to our Super Bowl of dog shows, Westminster, but to the campaigns that officially came to an end there, as well. Saying goodbye to your charge at the conclusion of a multi-year campaign is one of the [...]
