2022 Houston World Series of Dog Shows – K9 Narcotics Program
Deb Cooper sits down with Kristin Uhlin, Lead Trainer for the Houston Police Department Narcotics Detail about their K9 narcotics program.
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AKC Announces National Owner-Handled Series Finals & AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin.
Meet the Top NOHS Dogs of All-Time—and Their Owner Handlers
Ask anyone at a show their opinion of NOHS competition, and you’ll get a wide range of replies. For some participants, it’s a great place to learn the ropes, or to introduce new youngster to the show ring. To others, it’s a great opportunity to show in a group and win. But to those at the top, it’s a serious competition.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who is this young professional dog handler? The Judge? Bonus question… Who is this handler’s uncle? 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 Amy at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your […]
Table Talk Live at the 2022 Houston World Series of Dog Shows
We made it! Table Talk Live will be bringing you coverage of the Houston World Series of dog shows over the next several days!
The American Kennel Club Announces the “AKC Eddy Award” For Breeder Education
The American Kennel Club, the world’s largest purebred registry and leading advocate for dogs is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new AKC Eddy Award.
The Canine Chronicle Owner-Handled Hall of Fame
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Table Talk · July 20, 2022
The American Kennel Club recently published a press release (http://caninechronicle.com/breaking-news/akc-social-media-complaints/) regarding the handling of Social Media Complaints. The press release caused some immediate assumptions by keyboard warriors who were up in arms about what that they felt was AKC’s attempt to censor what some post online. After reading the press release and comments, I reached out to AKC executives for confirmation of my interpretation of the release which did not align with what some others had concluded. My understanding was confirmed. The recent press release was not the announcement of a new social media policy. The purpose of the communication was to inform the fancy that the Events Committees would no longer entertain complaints based on comments made in public forums. I was directed to a reply to a Facebook post on this subject authored by Tim Thomas, Vice President, Judging Operations, which included in part:
#TriviaTuesday – Do you know the answer to this Dog Show question?
What are shows where only one breed of dog is shown called?
What’s Life Really Like for a Professional Handler?
What’s life like for a professional handler? The general public sees them running around the ring on TV, winning huge rosettes, big silver bowls and gorgeous bronze sculptures. Owner-handlers often see them as their nemesis, and a few may assume that when they’re not showing dogs they’re hanging out with judges, talking dogs, and setting up who’ll be the winners at upcoming shows. Both groups of people might think professional handlers fly around on private jets, sipping champagne while they head for their next destination, limo and servants awaiting their every need, dogs in tow and cared for by someone else.
