IMHO – Judges Talk About Changes in the Sport
We asked 3 experienced AKC judges 2 questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
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Five Heroic Dogs Honored with the 2018 AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
New York, NY – The AKC ® Humane Fund is p rou d to announce the winners of the 1 9 th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard – working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented […]
Looking Around With Lee – On the Road Together
June is a popular month for weddings! This thought led me to the idea for my column for this month! What makes a good marriage? Respect, companionship, love, common interests, tolerance and, not to forget, forgiveness!
Breed Priorities – The Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier originated in Ireland and was used for many jobs, including hunting birds and small game and for retrieving from land and water.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name the handler and judge in this photo? Can you name the dog? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is George Rood, pictured with Judge Mr. Edd Bivin. Thanks for all your participation! Do […]
Table Talk – August 22, 2018
I am hitting the road and headed to Santa Barbara! It’s always a very busy week there, but such a great opportunity to catch up with so many people. I look forward to seeing friends from near and far! The smoke and ash from the fires in Canada and Southern California found their way up […]
Sweet Revenge – Dogs Getting Even With Their Handlers
The scientific community contends that dogs are incapable of higher emotions such as revenge. They say that dogs are reactive, that they live in the moment although they have good memories.
Frozen in Time – Patsy Ann the Bull Terrier
The statue of a stone-deaf Bull Terrier is one of the most- photographed dog statues in the world. The terrier, Patsy Ann, is immortalized on the quay of Juneau, Alaska, on the spot where she greeted thousands of cruise ship passengers during the 1930s and early ‘40s.
Remembering John Connolly
We received the sad news that John Connolly of Spokane, Washington has passed away. Mr. Connolly was a past popular AKC Judge of many breeds including the Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups. Before becoming an AKC Judge in 1975, he was a top professional handler of Boxers based out of Michigan. He was a guide […]
AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes
Canine Chronicle publisher Tom Grabe talks to AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo and Assistant Show Chairman and National PRO Sales Director for Royal Canin Jason Taylor about the record breaking success of the inaugural year of the National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes, its return for 2018 and other exciting news about this year’s AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin.
