Get Ready for the 2023 AKC Trick Dog National Competition! It’s Virtual! You Could Win Best Trick Dog for Your Breed! We are excited to announce the AKC Trick Dog National Competition for 2023. All AKC Trick Dogs who have earned the Elite Performer title can enter the competition. As long as their dogs have [...]
Dear Friends, We are excited to share with you some of the AKC happenings and news this month. In this 11th edition of “To the Core” there is information about the newly established AKC Purebred Preservation Bank, AKC CHF’s 1000th scientific publication, best financial practices to protect your clubs and much more. Last Call for [...]
Thursday Evening: Unload early so you and your dog can stroll along the lakefront, and then visit one of the many elegant dining establishments within walking distance. Or have your order delivered for a lakeside picnic under the stars! Here’s a sample of nearby dining: https://greatamericandogshow.com/exhibitors/gadsaugust2023/hotel-info/ Friday Evening: Join us onboard the Spirit of Chicago for the [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Who is this current professional handler showing in Jr Showmanship? 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 [...]
August 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2023
The International Kennel Club of Chicago anticipates unprecedented attendance—that’s according to show principal Scott Pfeil based on preliminary hotel and grooming reservations, as well as interest from the public. “We’ve had to open up yet another block of a hundred rooms at our host hotel,” he reports. The IKC has arranged a special rate for rooms [...]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Herding Group. My eyes are almond shaped and set slightly oblique giving me a “dare devil” expression. My trot is not long striding yet covers the ground with a minimum of effort. Correct Answer: Mudi
Were you able to correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who could you name in this photo? Did you remember the dog? Answer: Tracy Szaras handling CH Paisley Forever Man, under judge Sandra Goose Allen 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 [...]
Remember when dog shows were can’t miss events? When they attracted so many spectators you were hoarse from explaining your breed? When there was real competition? Real prizes? Real prestige for your win? Real majors? Remember the International Kennel Club of Chicago? It’s back! Better than before, with specialties, Meet the Breeds, $25,000 Chicago Challenge [...]
WHAT: See tons of amazing dogs compete in the Piedmont Kennel Club Dog Show! This event will be streamed live from Greenville, S.C. only on AKC.tv. WHEN: Saturday, July 29th Greenville Convention Center at 2:30pm EST WHERE: Watch the live coverage on the AKC.tv website and on the AKC.tv app (available on smartphones and laptops) CONTACT: Sarah Bank – Associate Public Relations Manager sarah.bank@akc.org
