All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Jennifer Darcy for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Cali” (CH Jazzin’s Upland Girl CDX BN RN [...]
Table Talk · April 2, 2025 Mother Nature was a bit angry this past weekend, and she wreaked havoc on locales across the country. Those that attended the shows in Michigan were fortunate that the club volunteers had everyone’s safety as their top priority and acted quickly to respond to threatening weather as it moved [...]
By Amy Fernandez Group shows have become such an embedded feature of our sport that it’s hard to understand why AKC resisted the concept for so long. They offer the perfect compromise between specialty and all breed. Even so, for decades, Progressive Dog Club in NYC remained the sole standard bearer for this business model. [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you MacKenzie for sharing this lovely photo of your Sussex Spaniel, Slim, and yourself celebrating a big win at the 2024 AKC National Championship. MacKenzie has been participating in dog shows for over 12 years primarily with Boxers and her Brittany. [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Dachshund? Tell us about your favorite DACHSHUND 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 if you [...]
At its April meeting, the Board determined that the 3,000 plus conformation judges are not enough to fill the panels for the record-setting number of shows. Accordingly, at its April meeting, the Board passed an addendum to the current CEU Matrix, referred to as the ACEU (Additional Component Educational Units) to use when calculating the [...]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Judge Jon Cole and then Handler Jimmy Moses showing CH Helms A’lee Seabeck Anchors Aweigh 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!
From University of Pennsylvania In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Padova in Padova, Italy, have identified a novel variant associated with progressive retinal atrophy in three Labrador retrievers. In most animals, humans included, vision [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our successful owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and how did you acquire your first show dog? Originally, I got into PWDs because of my fascination with water work, bringing home my first [...]
Act now to reserve your spot at the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s (CHF) 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting and educational event! Celebrate 30 years of impact on canine health with us and learn from top veterinary experts on topics like nutrition, aging, breed-specific care, infectious disease, [...]
