This time-honored tradition celebrating excellence in writing about dogs is back! The Olympics of the dog-writing world has resumed after a two-year hiatus. The Contest Chair, Barbara Magera, said, “We are pleased to hold the 2022 competition. The contest celebrates writers and artists who educate people, champion causes, advocate for dogs, make us laugh, and […]
Question of the week: How many teeth should an adult dog have? Answer: An adult dog should have 42 teeth in total, 20 on top of their jaw and 22 on the bottom. Puppies have only 28 temporary teeth! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this current AKC Registered professional handler showing a boxer? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your […]
We want to see our readers’ dogs best HALLOWEEN photos to be shared on The Canine Chronicle in good fun! Cowboy, a Papillon, is all ready for Halloween this year! He is not going trick or treating as a Cowboy but rather as a construction worker this year! He is even ready for night work […]
By William Given Originally published: August 2012 1. SPEND TIME WATCHING PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS. Professional handlers are not necessarily better handlers than breeder- or owner-handlers but because they show more dogs at many more shows they have become much more consistent in their presentation of client dogs in the ring. They make fewer handling errors. Watch […]
Question of the week: How many teeth should an adult dog have? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
Were you able name this current professional handler showing in Jr Showmanship? What about the judge? Answer: 13 year old Luke Baggenstos showing his Afghan, under Judge, Dana Plonkey. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
Question of the week: The first dogs registered in the American Kennel Club (AKC) belonged to what group? Answer: Sporting Group. The 9 original “charter breeds” of the AKC, all recognized way back in 1878, were the Pointer, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Setter, English Setter and […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this current professional handler showing in Jr Showmanship? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to share more updates on the many happenings at AKC. The goal is to provide you with timely, up-to-date information on the many initiatives that staff are focused on daily. As we enter Fall, there is much good news to provide you from various departments. 2022 has been a […]
