Dogs from 49 States and 100s of International Exhibitors Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 16th year. An entry of 4,710 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 17 and 18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend […]
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news of Mrs. Pat Mowbray-Morgan’s recent passing on Saturday, November 19th. She was a knowledgeable and popular judge of all Sporting, Hound, Working, and Herding Breeds, as well as Best in Show, and a variety of other breeds. Before embarking on her judging career, Pat bred Setters under […]
Earlier this summer, some fairly harsh commentary about the current Judges Approval Process was published. While there are always parts of any system that could be improved, the current application process has significant merit.
To coincide with National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure disease in all dogs, is pleased to announce $450,000 in funding for six new research grants to tackle canine lymphoma. Lymphoma, a common form of cancer in both dogs and people, […]
In celebration of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites dog lovers across the world to share why they are thankful for their four-legged friends and how they show their thankfulness through its #DogThanking initiative. Dog owners are encouraged to log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to post photos […]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitation before submitting […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Roberta Campbell of Ocala, Florida on Saturday, November 19th. She was a respected judge of all Hound, Terrier, and Herding breeds and Best in Show. Before beginning her judging career in 1997, Mrs. Campbell was a breeder and handler with her late […]
For most dog breeders, the highly experienced and novice alike, genetics can be both a confusing and intimidating topic.
Royal Canin, a global pet food leader and The American Kennel Club today announced the return of the AKC National Championship to television via a new partnership with Hallmark Channel. The three-hour special, featuring America’s most beloved dog breeds, will premiere on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6-9 ET/PT. The show will be anchored by […]
The Canine Chronicle has yet another fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the talented breeder and judge that is pictured this week? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s #ThrowbackThursday is of course Doug Johnson! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share […]
