Kindness. Good Sportsmanship. Courtesy. If you are one of our Canine Chronicle loyal readers, you have heard Wayne Cavanaugh, Tom Grabe, and I talk about how we treat others at dog shows and the need to be kind to those around us. Most recently, a club volunteer for the Vines and Wines cluster had [...]
No, they won’t. Who knew when we embarked on this journey of dog showing and breeding that it would require so much knowledge in such diverse areas? Aside from direct dog skills, we’ve all become cross country drivers, home repair experts, and increasingly, legislative lobbyists. It’s the latter that’s probably the most important dog skill of all for the long-term well-being of dogs and dog people—and the one most of us are least prepared to handle.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Lauren Hopkins for sharing these adorable photos of your 6 year old son, Kassian, and his dogs. Lauren says, “Kassian is six years old and has been doing all things dogs since the day he was born! He spends his [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Airedale Terrier? Tell us about your favorite AIREDALE TERRIER of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Bonus points [...]
Let’s be honest, fashionistas. A highlight of the Westminster Experience is seeing what everyone is wearing.
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Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Handler Kellie Fitzgerald showing Samantha, CH Salilyn N Erin’s Shamless to Judge Maxine Beam. In the background is Sandra Dukes, Westminster Press Photographer. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Have you ever been on the steep leg of the learning curve? Of course you have; you’re human, and not one human being has popped out knowing everything about how to do everything. The learning process can be slow and frustrating, and yet it’s important to honor the process as you go through it.
Attention all sporting breed (except Lagotto Romagnolo), hound, Standard and Miniature Poodle, and Airedale owners: Now hear this! While most hunting seasons may be several months away, if a-hunting you are thinking you’d like to go with your dog–or to do some field work–and you should be, the new year means it’s time to start preparing not just the dog but yourself for this new task. This is especially true if you are as much of a rookie as the dog may be when it comes to hunting, hunt tests or field trials.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Junior Scholarships awarded to those who compete in Performance Events. “The 2025 AKC Performance Events Junior Scholarship winners have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence—both in their academic [...]
