Click here to read the complete article 258 – April, 2026 By Jessica Braatz This issue marks the beginning of what we hope will become a new tradition at The Canine Chronicle: taking traditional judges’ critiques a step further and going inside the minds of breed judges at the Westminster Kennel Club. These features will […]
From The York County Kennel Club of Maine Board of Directors Due to extenuating circumstances, the York County Kennel Club has made the difficult decision to cancel our May 16-17, 2026 shows. This was not a decision we entered into lightly and we know how much you were looking forward to the show. We appreciate the […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is now accepting applications for its annual Public Education Award (PEA)—with submissions open through July 1. Clubs across the country are encouraged to apply for the […]
The Sussex Spaniel was among the first ten breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club when it was formed. The breed was developed in the 1700s in Suffolk County, England, as a long, low, rather massive dog to hunt in dense cover.
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Last week, I wrote about a situation that occurred at the Peach Blossom Cluster where a handler was arrested and benched after a disagreement with the parking official. The handler subsequently requested a stay of her suspension, which has been granted. This means that she will be allowed to show dogs while the AKC committee […]
It was, by all accounts, a wonderful day. Our Penny had won Winners Bitch and BOS; it was her third major, and she earned her championship title. We were on our way home from the Nebraska Kennel Club dog show–and I do not believe we had gone ten miles when I looked at my wife and said, “I am so glad she finished today.” My wife’s response was, “I am so relieved.” I asked, “Why relieved?”
New York State Senate Introducer’s Bill Number: S9808A Sponsor: Fernandez An Act To Amend The Tax Law, In Relation To Creating A Tax Credit For Certain Household Pet Expenses Purpose Or General Idea Of Bill: The Proposed Tax Credit Will Be Given To An Individual Household For A Maximum Credit Of $150 For Everyday […]
If you’re on your club’s show committee, you know hotels understand that allowing dogs is good for business–and believe that allowing dogs is potentially bad for their properties. They can be balky about how many dogs per room and the size of dogs they’ll allow, and it can be financially injurious to your exhibitors with those rising non-refundable deposits.
As someone who aged out of Juniors relatively recently, I’ve found myself drawn to the numbers. While rankings or total entries may first come to mind, my favorite statistic is actually lifetime wins, and even more so, the stories that those wins tell.
