We want to see our readers’ funniest or most embarrassing photos from a dog show to be shared on The Canine Chronicle in good fun! Thank you Adrienne Hill for sharing this fun blooper photo series of Jackson, the #Newfoundland, with us and giving us all a good laugh! We all know how many photos [...]
Today isn’t just any dog show… it’s Morris & Essex, where the dogs shine and the people turn the show grounds into a living time capsule!
We are deeply saddened to share that Kate Hanlon, a beloved figure in the English Setter world and a steadfast friend to so many in our dog show community, has passed away. A driving heart behind the Wingfield ’N Chebaco partnership, Kate’s name became synonymous with type, temperament, and the kind of sportsmanship that lifts everyone around her. [...]
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Emma Fricke for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Great” (Am/Can CH Verdoro’s The Great One At [...]
Before the rings filled, before the handlers arrived, before the first dog stepped into the spotlight… the day began here. Good morning from Morris & Essex — nothing like a perfect sunrise to set the stage for a legendary show. And so the fabulous event known as Morris and Essex Kennel Club that is [...]
I had a great week at the Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty at the Purina Event Center. With an entry of 800, the building was at capacity–given the club’s needs and the grooming space requirements. The club and the Purina Event Center staff did an excellent job of using every square foot efficiently! [...]
The AKC® Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the 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 scholarship is [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jane Mclaughlin for sharing these wonderful photos of Julianna! Jane was kind enough to share Julianna’s story in the sport of purebred dogs. Jane says, “Nine year old Julianna Santos from Bridgewater, NJ does not come from a dog show family. Julianna [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Clumber Spaniel? Tell us about your favorite CLUMBER SPANIEL of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share [...]
Tune in to the Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show this Wednesday, October 1st, streaming live from Colonial Park in Somerset, New Jersey starting at 2:45pm ET. Commentary by Bill Ellis and Kelly O’Donnell. Stream on ESPN+ or AKC.tv on your web browser or the mobile app.
