As Terrier fanciers from all over the world make their way to Macungie, Pennsylvania for the greatest terrier show in the world, please note that the hard-working volunteers, along with Site Control (more affectionately called the “men in orange”), need everyone to be patient as they prepare for the arrival of those attending the show. The […]
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 Emma Cox for sharing her Bloodhound Colt and his chosen pose for his group win photo! We all know how many photos it takes to get the perfect […]
Written By: Emily DeAngelo Photos by: Clicking to Capture with Annie Miller All five of my children, ages 7 down to 2, got to experience the excitement of the dog show at Durham Kennel Club’s Pee Wee Show September 5th, but for one of my little girls, that day meant something much bigger than a […]
submitted by Toni Hyland on behalf of the Mastiff Club of America ICON defined: “a person widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere” 1998 – PHA Handler of the Year 2003 – AKC Hound Breeder of the Year 2008 –AKC Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 – MCOA Brill Award Recipient […]
For decades, Marion’s life was intertwined with German Wirehaired Pointers. Together with her longtime companion, the late Dr. Robert “Bob” Wickes, Marion became closely associated with Wirewick German Wirehaired Pointers, producing and supporting generations of dogs that left their mark both in the show ring and in performance competition. Marion and Bob’s story together began, fittingly, through […]
My Irish grandfather was a true rapscallion, a loveable rogue who spent a lot of his time ‘wheeling and dealing’ around East London’s (in)famous street markets at Petticoat Lane.
HEAD: The Stafford is NOT a head breed. But, as in most breeds, it is certainly important to breed for type. It seems that we have changed the head from the Founders original intent with either incorrect interpretation, or exaggeration of the Standard. The word Bull and Terrier lets us know the breed is a mixture of these two. How much of each and which–Bull Dog and Terrier–is not mentioned. However, by researching the Terriers, and the Bull Dog of that time (1930-1935), we can create a good basis for the Founders understanding. Below are the earlier Terrier heads that they were comparing their new breed to at that time.
Due to weather and NYS closing the venue, all events are cancelled for Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2026
A long-time breeder, who was a chain smoker, reported the untimely death of his young, multi-champion Cavalier. A necropsy report of his dog revealed lung cancer with metastasis to vital organs. In an attempt to curtail his smoking addiction, he switched from nicotine cigarettes to vaping. He reports near constant vaping during working hours which primarily includes the indoor grooming and training of his Cavalier puppies and young dogs. He reports the development of a chronic cough occurring in his best structured Cavalier whom he plans to aggressively campaign in the conformation show circuit.
