It’s Wednesday – The Mudik

It’s Wednesday – The Mudik Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!

Happy New Year to one and all! As we begin this new year, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in Table Talk since it began. I look forward to 2026, and the opportunity to continue our dialog about things that interest those who are passionate about the sport of purebred dogs. I encourage […]

Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Ziggy the #Borzoi always visits the Balto Statue at Central Park! Ziggy also stretches his legs on the stairs at The Met! Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog. Submit your photos through January 1st, […]

By Amy Fernandez There was a time when trick dogs featured prominently in the show scene. Profit was never guaranteed, and early show sponsors welcomed anything they could find to lure spectators through the door. Reporting on Westminster’s inaugural event in 1877, the Times described “a woman in fantastic attire amusing the spectators for some time with […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to welcome the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier to the registry, bringing the number of recognized breeds […]

Junior handlers are the future of our sports, and that means as adults we need to be encouraging, supporting, and mentoring to the kids and teens we see at shows.

Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? Scandal the #PortugueseWaterDog is sharing a few of her favorite places! What are yours? Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog or with your friends. Submit your photos through January 1st, 2026 via Facebook Messenger for […]

A new year brings fresh opportunities for a lifestyle reboot, and as you set health goals for 2025, remember that your pet can embark on the journey to healthier living right along beside you. Whether you’re aiming to eat better, exercise more or find peace of mind, one of the best strategies for success is […]

Meet Breeder – Sarah Murphy (Abbaio Ibizan Hounds) Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!

Regardless of the breed, the same allegation crops up every time purebred dog haters lay out their case by citing the genetic bottleneck. Everyone knows that script. An overly restricted gene pool has led to nothing but substandard, defective dogs…blah, blah, blah. Wading past the propaganda and disinformation, there is a grain of truth in that indictment. Breeding to the big name, top winner of the moment happens a lot. I’m not saying that big winners don’t make valuable contributions to their respective gene pools. But, regardless of show records, no dog is the ideal match for every bitch.