It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Francine Schwartz of Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a longtime respected and knowledgeable judge of all Hound, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds. Mrs. Schwartz was a breeder and exhibitor of harlequin Great Danes. She was a past president of […]
After a few successful years in this sport, it’s easy to forget that we all started somewhere. Regardless of the lofty status any expert eventually attains, you can bet there’s a long trail littered with inept, forgettable experiences along the way. Even George Washington, arguably the first venerated icon of America’s dog world, was legendary for the epidemic of mismatings in his Virginia kennel.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the two respected judges pictured in this photo from the Westminster Kennel Club? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Of course, the correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen and Mr. Dennis McCoy. Thanks […]
The Garden State All Terrier Club offers all terrier owners a unique opportunity to earn an Earthdog title along with a conformation title, all in a single week. The club offers a training day on Wednesday May 2nd at a location just four miles from the show site. Rank beginners can become knowledgeable earthdogs with some […]
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news that Mr. James W Smith, master breeder of Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers has passed away. Mr. Smith was the AKC Breeder of the Year representing the Terrier Group in 2012. The AKC wrote the following about his dedication to purebred dogs when he received the award. “Jim […]
Cairns were once known as “Short Coated Skye Terriers,” a working terrier of Skye and the west Highlands. It is the sixth most popular terrier in AKC, ranking seventieth in 2016, down from sixty-first in 2013.
The Potomac Specialty, held in Frederick, Maryland from April 10-14 has an entry of 979 dogs for 1419 entries.
Dachshund Club of Long Island finds a home at the Winter Garden Specialties.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a free live webinar titled “The Increasing Threat of Canine Leptospirosis – Keys to Diagnosis, Therapy & Prevention” on Tuesday, April 10th at 8:00 p.m. ET. This special event will feature Dr. Jason Still and Dr. Michelle Evason. Dr. Jason Still and Dr. Michelle Evason will review fundamental and […]
Westminster week is reliably traditional and predictable but there’s always a few surprises built into that well worn ambiance. After a hundred or so episodes, that’s not an easy package to deliver, especially for a club that built its reputation on staid, imperious competence.
