The Canine Chronicle regrets to report the passing of Wynd, the 2015 AKC Award for Canine Excellence recipient in the Therapy category. Wynd passed away shortly after receiving her award on December 12th at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. She passed away following a battle with bone cancer. More information about Wynd is as follows: For […]
Gail Miller Bisher, a long-time communications professional as well as dog show judge and exhibitor, has been named Director of Communications for The Westminster Kennel Club. She replaces David Frei, who has moved on to other opportunities but will be hosting his last telecast of the Dog Show in 2016 on CNBC (Monday, Feb. 15) […]
Thanksgiving Day Special Hits Major Audience Benchmark Again As Man’s Best Friends Takes Rightful Place Alongside Parade, Football “The National Dog Show Presented By Purina®” delivered a total audience of over 20 million viewers for the third year in a row Thanksgiving Day, further cementing its dominant stature as America’s most popular canine showcase. Based […]
New York, NY – The 2015 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2015 in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the fifth year, and an AKC Rally® […]
America’s brave military working dogs live, fight and sleep with their human handlers and forge a bond that cannot easily be broken,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane Association’s President and CEO. “They save lives both on and off the battlefield and it is our duty to support these K-9 Battle Buddy teams that keep America safe.
National Champion Beats Dogs from All 50 States and 27 Countries Orlando, FL (Dec. 13, 2015) – GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, a German Shepherd Dog known as “Rumor,” triumphed over more than 4,000 dogs to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, […]
Show Name: American Kennel Club Location: Orlando, FL Show Date: Sunday, December 13, 2015 Total Entry: 4622 Congratulations to Rumor, her breeders, owners, and handlers on achieving 100 Best in Show awards! Best In Show Judge: Mr. Robert Stein Dog Reg: GCh Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Breed: German Shepherd Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: D Stern, […]
There is a holiday discount sale on the limited edition book, The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex Kennel Club 1927-1957. If you order multiple copies, you can receive 10%, 20% or 30% off of your purchase. Gift wrap and personalized gift cards are also available.
John Buddie was presented with the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year award for his Tartanside Collies at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. […]
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals Best in Show honors went to GCH Ripsnorter Reigning At Thunder Myst, a German Wirehaired Pointer known affectionately as “Reggie” owned by Steve & Betsy Bernock and Lisa George. The 2015 NOHS Finals Best in Show winner was crowned by judge Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser after a day of […]
