Science for Healthy, Vibrant Dogs” is the theme of the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, and we’re thrilled to share cutting-edge insights from CHF-funded research. This 15th biennial event also marks the 30th anniversary of the AKC Canine Health Foundation and will take place in an exciting new location – Durham, NC, from [...]
Understanding what the essence of any breed goes far beyond familiarizing yourself with the standard–no matter how thoroughly–or knowing all about canine anatomy.
A life committed to canine excellence Born into the fancy, Ruthellen Viall represented everything that’s right with our sport. Her keen understanding of the concept of breed type was manifest in her ability to achieve utter excellence in breeds across multiple groups. Her first showdog was a Bichon, whom Ruthellen began presenting at just 6 [...]
See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs all-breed dog show. Groups and Best in Show will be streamed live from Indio, CA only on AKC.tv. Watch both Saturday, January 4th and Sunday, January 5th. Coverage will begin at 4:30 pm/1:30 pm ET/PT on Saturday and 4:15pm/1:15pm ET/PT on [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Danish-Swedish Farmdog has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 202nd breed. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is eligible to compete in the Working Group. A breed that is newly recognized does not mean that the [...]
Maybe you’ve seen the quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Pictured above as a young puppy, this Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a Multiple Best In Show Winner and a Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner as well as the #2 Sporting Dog & #5 Dog All Breeds 2024. He was also the 2024 American Chesapeake Club National Specialty Winner. He is the top winning Chesapeake [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Do you recognize this successful Golden Retriever breeder-handler in this photo? 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 Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
The young people competing in the sport of Junior Showmanship are vitally important to the future of our sport. And, because of that, there are many of us who judge Junior Showmanship that feel it is the most important assignment a judge can have at any show, large or small.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Lindsay Judson for sharing this absolutely adorable photo of your niece, Isla, at 4 years of age with your Doberman Pinscher Service Dog. Lindsay says, “This bond and love for each other melts my heart. I can’t wait to have puppies [...]
