The annual Dog Writers Association of America Contest has opened and is accepting entries. If your Club blog, podcast, annual letter, book, or annual digest could be entered please check out the categories, here is how you go about it. AKC Clubs and writers have won the coveted Maxwell Award medallion– named for Maxwell Riddle, […]
How can I forget? I simply can’t. It’s been twenty-five years since the World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed. I saw it! By happenstance I walked into my house just before the event. On a beautiful cool Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, with a totally clear blue sky, and buoyant air, I left the house to get in some miles around the neighborhood. My usual goal was to stay out for anywhere between five to seven miles before going home. On that particular day, I cut it short. I had an important appointment about an hour from home. Getting showered and dressed would take up more time.
“If we want healthier dog shows, the focus has to shift from creating more opportunities to creating better ones.” Wise words from our publisher from his column this month. https://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/from-the-publisher-78/ To further reiterate Tom’s observations: This past Saturday there were 15 different All-Breed dog shows. Of the 15, 5 shows had an entry of less than 400, 8 shows […]
In Episode 11 Wayne & Kim discuss dog show safety, unattended dogs, and having ‘Ambassadors’ at dog shows. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
We looked last month at the AKC and the notion of owning your narrative. The punchline was: if you don’t tell your own story, someone else will tell it for you. My premise is that the AKC has basically told no story, so many people end up viewing purebred dogs and “breeders” through the stories that PETA and other animal activists have told about us.
Xoloitzcuintle Opening Reception Thursday, October 15th 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM An ancient breed. A remarkable history. A new Museum exhibition. Join us at the AKC Museum of the Dog as we celebrate the opening of Xoloitzcuintle, our newest exhibition dedicated to one of the world’s most distinctive and storied dog breeds. Featuring over 40 […]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Handler Adam Peterson & Judge Dorothy Hutchison 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!
What if you could go back in time and bring over more foundation dogs for your breed? To a time before the stud book was closed?
In addition to learning new skills and refining old ones, participation in the sport of Junior Showmanship helps young people develop the mental and emotional strength needed to succeed in a competitive environment. Through participation in Junior Showmanship, young people are exposed to many opportunities to foster feelings of compassion, learn humility, and form a positive self-identity.
The Hanover KC and Mid-Atlantic Hound of Central NC events for Sunday, October 11, 2026 have been cancelled due to weather!
