We received the sad news that Bob Stillwaggon of Ocala, Florida passed away on March 28th 2021. Bob Stillwaggon was best known as an active breeder and exhibitor of Old English Sheepdogs and Tibetan Terriers. He was a steadfast supporter of the sport of purebred dogs for over 50 years. He also dedicated much of […]
The Jackson TN Dog Fanciers Association Dog Show to be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee has been cancelled due to inclement weather and flooding.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the health of all dogs, is pleased to announce updated rosters for their Board of Directors and Scientific Review Committee. Mr. Steven Hamblin was elected treasurer of the Board of Directors. He joined the CHF Board of Directors in 2020 with a wealth of […]
It is with deep regret that The Kennel Club has decided to cancel Crufts 2021, which was due to take place from 15 – 18 July. This is owing to ongoing uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic and in consideration for the health and safety of all its volunteers, judges, exhibitors, sponsors, trade stand holders, […]
Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Mark Threlfall about dogs, how he got started in dogs, and his life in dogs.
The Canine Chronicle has another fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name the young handler in this great throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Mari-Beth ONeill! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like […]
Security, are the doors locked, the area swept for listening devices and a guard on every exit? All secure? All right then, at ease. Be seated and we can begin this briefing.
Sponsored by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and presented by VetVine, Canine Health Bytes is a free webinar series that offers practical advice on common health concerns as well as information on cutting-edge research to benefit all dogs. Register for this informative webinar here. The webinar is today, Wednesday, March 24th at 8:00 PM ET. Speaker, Elizabeth […]
Sussex is a beautiful county in England. Despite being relatively close to the ever-sprawling metropolis of London, it has somehow managed to retain most of its rural charms and still abounds with hedgerow-bounded fields, woodland and charming picture postcard villages.
In February of this year, all AKC Executive Field Representatives were required to complete a training program conducted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Effective this year, the training program is also a continuing education requirement for AKC Registered Handlers. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent, non-profit organization committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. Requiring the AKC Registered Handlers and Field Representatives to participate in this training is the beginning of an effort to make our sport a safer environment for all.
