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Thomas Alvin Kilcullen, born on June 4, 1936, in Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Newnan, Georgia, at the age of 88. Thomas’s life was devoted to his passion for dogs. He built a remarkable legacy in the American Kennel Club (AKC) community, excelling as a handler, breeder, and judge. [...]
January 30th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,World News | Read More »

It is with deep sadness we mourn the loss of Jeffrey Pepper, a longtime breeder, respected American Kennel Club Judge and an advocate of purebred dogs. Jeff was known for his kindness, sense of humor, zest for life and sense of adventure! Jeff’s amazing journey alongside dogs began in 1968 with the purchase of his very [...]
January 25th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,World News | Read More »

Shared from Take The Lead https://takethelead.org It is with great sadness we report the passing of Jeffrey Pepper, a founding member and Board Member of Take The Lead. Jeffrey had been ill for some time, but still managed to bravely carry on. This still seemed way too sudden and we offer our condolences to [...]
January 25th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,World News | Read More »

Life long Parisian, Roger Madec, oddly did not grow up with a dog. As a youth, apartment life did not allow pets yet he yearned for a dog. He acquired his first Cavalier in 1986 and his first English Toy Spaniel in 2006. He attributed much of his canine knowledge to his mentors, Danielle Marchand [...]
January 22nd, 2025 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

For many years, KCPS has been honored and privileged to hold our New Year’s Classic Dog Shows and Obedience Trials, on the first show weekend of each year at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. With your strong support, our shows have grown to be the largest outdoor dog show events in the [...]
January 16th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured,World News | Read More »

A life committed to canine excellence Born into the fancy, Ruthellen Viall represented everything that’s right with our sport. Her keen understanding of the concept of breed type was manifest in her ability to achieve utter excellence in breeds across multiple groups. Her first showdog was a Bichon, whom Ruthellen began presenting at just 6 [...]
January 3rd, 2025 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

It is with deep sadness we mourn the loss of Johnny Shoemaker, a legendary figure in the dog show world and a fashion icon whose influence spanned decades. Johnny, a longtime fancier and AKC Judge, spread love, enthusiasm, and joy to each and every person he encountered. Johnny was truly irresistible and irreplaceable. Johnny’s incredible journey in [...]
October 18th, 2024 | Posted in Featured,World News | Read More »

Countdown to Morris & Essex 2025! It’s that time again. Time for me to say … Just one more year before the next Morris & Essex! I’m sure you are anticipating our special show just as much as I am. And so I am pleased to announce the 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club judging [...]
October 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured,World News | Read More »

Press Release 9/29/2024 from FEMA – US Department of Homeland Security: There are many ways to help those affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. Here are some of the organizations providing support to people who experienced loss from the storm: Get in Touch: Family and friends of people in disaster-affected areas are urged to check [...]
September 30th, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,World News | Read More »

The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of judge Mr. Doug Holloway Jr., known to most as Dougie. Born into the sport of dogs, Dougie attended dog shows from a young age with his father Roy Holloway. He later worked as an assistant to George Alston. In 1997, Dougie led Pa, aka Ch. [...]
September 16th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,World News | Read More »