In some forms of heart disease, the most severe stage progresses to congestive heart failure. At this point, the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Fluid begins to accumulate in the lungs or abdomen, breathing can be difficult, and daily life grows harder for both dogs and the people […]
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The AKC Humane Fund is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The […]
The 2026 Renaissance Cluster in Madison, Wisconsin, was a huge success! Ed Fojtik and all the dedicated volunteers left no stone unturned! The attention to detail was incredible, which is why the number of Specialties held at this cluster continues to grow. This was the first year the Renaissance Cluster was held in the larger […]
The AKC Humane Fund, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping dogs and the people who love them, today announced an expansion of its mission to provide direct support for low-income pet owners struggling to afford the cost of critical veterinary care. As part of this expanded effort, the AKC Humane Fund is making its first […]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Judge Del Glodelski & Handler Scott Sommer 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!
From the South Windsor Kennel Club Facebook Page It is with great regret we are notifying you that Springfield Kennel Club and South Windsor Kennel Club, for reasons beyond our control, have been forced to cancel our Spring Cluster shows on April 18, 2026 and April 19, 2026 in West Springfield, MA. Several days ago, […]
Why do National Clubs include those classes in their offerings? Is the only purpose to offer exhibitors/breeders the chance to showcase their breeding programs? Is that the only reason that specialty clubs offer these classes, if and when they do? If the purpose in offering these classes is to showcase breeding programs and breeding stock, why are there so few entries? Why do some National Specialty clubs not offer these classes?
by Joan Harrigan From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, Feb, 2011 It all began with a 10 year-old boy practicing handling techniques in his family’s yard after school. Most junior handlers probably would have focused on their own skills – taking even strides, mastering the smooth transfer of the lead from hand to hand. […]
Dr. Jillian Johnson In the performance dog world, we often focus on what we can measure — conditioning activities, training hours, skill progression, and competition results. But the most consistent dogs over time tend to share something less obvious: they’re regulated. Not dull or low-energy, but able to shift between effort and relaxation without living […]
