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Click here to read the complete article 194 – April, 2026 Curated By Elaine Lessig Click here to read the complete article 194 – April, 2026

Click here to read the complete article 194 – April, 2026 Curated By Elaine Lessig Click here to read the complete article 194 – April, 2026

Yes! Expeditious is a real word. It implies being both quick and efficient. Look it up in a good dictionary.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the annual election of officers. In accordance with the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, the following Executive Officers were re-elected at the April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting: • Gina M. DiNardo – President and CEO • Theodore E. Phillips, CPA – Chief […]

The Canine Chronicle is saddened to share the passing of Ralph Del Deo. He passed peacefully on March 25, 2026, at the age of 101. Mr. Ralph Del Deo and his wife, Blanche Wagner Del Deo, shared a lifelong passion for breeding and exhibiting purebred dogs, competing in both conformation and field work. Together, they […]

I have been incredibly fortunate to become an advocate for assistants through the opportunity to publicly write for The Canine Chronicle. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “How do you not get burnt out?” The truth is, that is a complicated question.

Tickets are officially on sale for the 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — one of the world’s most iconic and anticipated canine events. Experience three days of elite competition as more than 2,500 champion dogs showcase their skill, beauty, and athleticism. Westminster Week begins with our Canine Celebration on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at […]

Move over, most popular! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, has reviewed AKC’s registration statistics and found that the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest dog breed in the United States. The Norwegian Lundehund, the only dog bred to hunt […]

In many species, odd colors are welcomed to the point that sometimes entire breeds are created around them. But in dogs, we tend to be conservative, especially when a color is related to possible health problems.

At one point or another, we have all used the phrase, “never a dull moment.” That saying was proven again this past week in Perry, Georgia. It seems a disagreement with a club parking official at the cluster in Perry, Georgia resulted in professional handler Rebecca Cross spending two hours in jail. The showgrounds is a state […]

What exactly is a dog show, and who are the people that make it happen? Why do these events produce such unforgettable characters and such excellent comedy? Join us and Harper’s Magazine on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm, as we pull back the show curtain and turn the spotlights towards our star-studded panel featuring […]