Four Factors Portend the Future of the Sport – Pt. 3

By the early 1950s breeding and showing dogs had become a popular American pastime and owning an AKC registered purebred dog was the gold standard.

By the early 1950s breeding and showing dogs had become a popular American pastime and owning an AKC registered purebred dog was the gold standard.

A dog named Hero, owned by Lucy Mottram of Chesterfield has won Best in Show at the prestigious Southern Counties Championship Dog Show in Berkshire. The five-year-old Polish Lowland Sheepdog, whose official Kennel Club name is Champion Mybeards Hero, beat more than 7,500 other dogs to claim the title at one of the UK’s largest […]

The Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club in Jordan, Minnesota on Saturday, June 9, 2018 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Please check back for more information!

If you’re on Facebook, you may have seen a post that went viral. It’s a picture of a sign posted at the entrance to the 4-6 month puppy competition in Perry, GA. The post, at this writing, has over 800 shares and dozens of positive comments, which speaks to what exhibitors and some (many? most?) judges feel this competition should be. Disclaimer: it was my ring and my sign. I love this competition and created the sign because the puppies need to have a good experience, so I want the handlers to have as much fun as I’m having.

The Canine Chronicle would love to feature your fun photos from the 2018 Woofstock Cluster – 4 Days of Peace, Music & Dogs on our website and Facebook page! Email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com or message us through Facebook at The Canine Chronicle. We look forward to hearing from you!

UPDATE: According to the Redding Police Department the van and all dogs have been found, safe and sound! Professional Handler, Tony Carter’s Dodge ProMaster was stolen from an In-And-Out Burger location in Redding, California yesterday evening. There is a large reward offered for the safe return of the 15 dogs that were traveling inside the […]

How many of you have contributed to the AKCPAC? The AKC Canine Legislation Support Fund (CLSF)? Both groups work tirelessly to help educate candidates (PAC) and incumbents (CLSF) on the desired rights and responsibilities purebred dog owners and breeders want to see implemented or sustained.

Social media has added an entire new dimension to our society and the sport of purebred dogs.

We have received the sad news that Patty Crowley, Professional Handler, and German Shorthaired Pointer and Vizsla breeder, is gravely ill and in a coma at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Her daughter, Erin, is by her side and making critical care choices for her. Patty’s friends and family have created a GoFundMe […]

You have less than a week to make your entries for Detroit KC. Entries close June 6, 2017. Onofrio Dog Shows is the superintendent. Entries can be made online at onofrio.com. This is the third year of the revival of this historic show and it is held at the outstanding Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, […]