Looking Around with Lee – The Golden Retriever

The next breed we tackle in my ongoing series of interviews with breed experts is the Golden Retriever.

The next breed we tackle in my ongoing series of interviews with breed experts is the Golden Retriever.

Our sport is deeply rooted in history and tradi- tion. The great dogs and great dog people are written about in books and magazines, and stories about them are passed on whenever dog show people gather.

Watch for more of Sarah Montague’s interviews and articles in the series, Good Dog (People) in the coming months. In the first of this series, she spoke with some movers and shakers about initiatives they’ve taken to be sure the sport stays strong, and why the fancy is bred to withstand the worst.

Watch for more of Sarah Montague’s interviews and articles in the series, Good Dog (People) in the coming months. In the first of this series, she spoke with some movers and shakers about initiatives they’ve taken to be sure the sport stays strong, and why the fancy is bred to withstand the worst.

The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

The English Springer Spaniel evolved from land spaniels developed in England, differentiated initially by behavior (springing) and size (bigger). It is the most popular sporting spaniel according to AKC’s 2014 registration statistics. The breed is very competitive in the sporting group, with multiple English Springers often ranked among the top twenty sporting dogs.

NBC’s Thanksgiving Day special, “The National Dog Show®,” will crown one of America’s great purebreds as its 2020 champion for the 19th time on Thursday, bringing canine competition, family entertainment and a sense of normalcy to America’s holiday viewers. Judges and handlers are masked and appropriately distanced for the competition in compliance with regional health and […]

Throughout the 1930s and ‘40s Madeleine and James Austin campaigned some of the era’s most legendary dogs under their respective Catawba and Wissaboo banners. Of course, many famous couples have reigned at the top of the dog game. Their substantial accomplishments are generally attributed to cooperative effort. The Austins revised that formula in one notable respect. When it came to that perennially cutthroat business of campaigning specials, they were definitely not teammates.

The fancy is mourning the loss of our dear friend, Roger Hartinger. Roger passed away last week after a short hospital stay. He was 86 years old. Roger and Paula, his wife of 64 years, could be seen hand in hand at most dog shows. Their admiration for one another was heart-warming. Roger was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed by the fancy. Our condolences go out to Paula and Roger’s many children, grandchildren and friends.

The management of an event must be the responsibility of the AKC club which has been approved to hold the event. To fulfill this responsibility, there are activities that must be performed by the host club, sometimes in combination with the management of a cluster of events. Responsibility for these activities cannot be delegated to third party service providers.
The policy is as follows –
The Use of a Club’s Name for Show Purposes Cannot be Transferred…