Junior Showmanship Showcase – Whidbey Island Kennel Club

The Whidbey Island Kennel Club recently hosted its second Junior Showmanship Showcase

The Whidbey Island Kennel Club recently hosted its second Junior Showmanship Showcase

One of life’s many mysteries is the emotional connection between dogs and humans. I don’t think any scientific study will ever be able to completely explain the bonds we forge with our dogs. As I sit at my desk putting words on the screen, my dog is either snoozing on his dog bed that’s between my desk and my office door or on the couch on the porch, a bit closer to the outside door.

The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, December 29th, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. Hosting the broadcast are AKC Executive [...]

Have you ever fulfilled the role of steward at a dog show? If so, you know that it’s an exercise in multitasking, diplomacy and (at times) controlling your hands so they don’t fly around someone’s neck!

In 1974, a veteran newspaper reporter named Rick Rutledge decided to start a business. His plan was to couple his passion for the sport of purebred dogs with his media savvy to start a newspaper about the sport. This led to his launch of The Canine Chronicle in 1975.

Table Talk Live had an informative conversation with Tim Thomas, Vice President of Conformation at AKC, regarding the disciplinary process at AKC.

Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig “Elaine talks about Westminster with Don Sturz” Elaine covers a variety of topics about Westminster’s return to Manhattan and what we can expect at this year’s event. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV! #CanineChronicle #CanineChronicleTV #HomeWithCanineChronicle #ClosetConfidential #dogshowfashion #AKCJudge #thecaninechroniclemagazine #thecaninechronicle #AskElaine #ElaineLessig

Westminster 2024 stood out as the rare occasion where everyone agreed about the winner. That included exhibitors, judges, handlers and, most of all, the millions of casual fans that still tune in every year simply because they love dogs.

The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of Capt. Jean L. Heath, a distinguished U.S. Navy veteran and renowned breeder of purebred dogs. Jean passed away on December 24, 2024, at 92. Her illustrious career spanned decades, beginning with her service as a physical therapist in the Navy. During her time in service, [...]

We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Kevin Snyder for sharing these wonderful photos of your daughters, Quinn and Maeve, competing at the dog shows. Kevin and his family show, race and Breed Siberian Huskies in Alaska under the TreeLine kennel prefix. Kevin said, “Maeve participates in PeeWees [...]