The Lone Star State Classic Dog Shows is pleased to announce that our Winter event is moving from December 7-10, 2023, to February 8-11, 2024. The event will still occur at Dallas Market Hall in Dallas, Texas. The change of date is primarily due to availability issues with Dallas Market Hall for the December dates [...]
PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, has renewed a commitment of $3 million to fund a second, three-year partnership with Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This three-year grant will continue to support new and existing pet assistance services, including pet [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this exhibitor, who later became a judge? What about the judge? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! 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.
The American Kennel Club has learned that New Jersey Senate Bill 1803, which seeks to prohibit declawing procedures from being performed on cats and other animals unless deemed necessary for a therapeutic purpose by a licensed veterinarian, has been moved to the Senate Economic Growth Committee. Please see updated committee contact information below. The American Kennel Club [...]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held February 8th , 2023 via Zoom. The following members were present: President Bobby Christiansen, and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, and Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James and Terry James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer and Kristie Zimmerman (Rau Dog Shows), [...]
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 13, 2017 Total Entry: 2821 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Thomas Bradley III Dog Reg: GCH Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Breed: German Shepherd Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: D Stern, P Buckles, P Dukeman, P McElheney & K Boyles Breeder: Kent Boyles & Pamela [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Jason Hoke Total Entry: 397 #1- Dog Reg: GCHS Pequest Pickwick [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: N Shapland & D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David Fitzpatrick #2- Dog Reg: GCHB Tamarin Tailback [Dog] Breed: Affenpinscher Handler: Alfonso Escobedo Owner: [...]
Facts and History found at westminsterkennelclub.org 1877 The First Annual New York Bench Show of Dogs, given under the auspices of the Westminster Kennel Club, drawing an entry of 1,201 dogs. The show is such a hit that it is extended to four days to accommodate the overwhelming public interest. The gate for the first [...]
What did you do since there were no all breed dog shows in the U.S. last weekend? Well, Jody Paquette, Robin Novack, Laura King, Matt and Sarah Perchick, Stephanie Hentschel and Stacy Threlfall enjoyed some downtime in Mexico. Share with us what you did this past weekend! Email, Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Total Entry: 2619 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Richard Meen Dog Reg: GCh Vjk-Myst Garbonitas California Journey [Dog] Breed: Pointer (German Shorthaired) Handler: Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Owner: V Atkinson, A Manning & Y Hassler-Deterding Breeder: Alice Manning, Anita Weiss & Mrs. Valerie Nunes Atkinson [...]
