By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published January 2012 There has, in recent times, been concern expressed about the direction which the sport of pedigreed dogs is currently taking, with a seemingly shifting emphasis and focus occurring away from the pursuit of meaningful breeding practices. A rather oddly rhetorical, and in some ways slightly nonsensical, question [...]
By Amy Fernandez Originally published: August 2013 Many breeds experienced radical transformations during the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. Dachshunds may top that list. In 1924 AKC registered 43 Dachshunds. In 1934, annual registrations exceeded 1200, a 3000% increase. America had a few well-established kennels, but like most breeds, imports were the big winners and [...]
Join Amy Rodrigues in this exciting series, “TIME WILL TELL.” Amy goes back in time with some of the greatest historians in the sport of dogs. They will tell us some of their favorite stories of how they first got started and explain some of the differences between dog shows then and now. Please sit back and enjoy as Anne [...]
By Peter Baynes Originally published: August 2011 “Being indisposed for several months after gruesome back surgery, it has given me the opportunity to reflect and ponder on life in the dog show world, and other frivolous thoughts…” • Why does the AKC still have an expensive office in Manhattan? • Why can’t delegates charge a [...]
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Valerie Nunes-Atkinson. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Thousands of dogs put their best paw forward for the title of National Champion The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world [...]
Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the sudden, unexpected passing of Patrick Guilfoyle. Patrick is remembered by his friends for his kindness, encouragement and support. Patrick will be missed by many in the sport. Our thoughts are with his wife, Pippi, friends and family in this difficult time.
ESPN and the American Kennel Club (AKC), the governing body of dog sports, have entered into a new, expanded five-year agreement, renewing ESPN’s media rights for televising of AKC-recognized dog sports events. The agreement, which continues a relationship that began in 2019, maintains ESPN as the AKC’s exclusive dog sports media partner in the United States. [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this fancier handling her Black Cocker Spaniel? 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.
As the judge is waiting for the next breed to come into the show ring, you may see piles of wool stacked ringside. The steward calls the numbers and-all of the sudden–the piles start moving and magnificent dogs flood the ring.
