We hear a lot about the heroic deeds of service dogs, detection dogs, alert dogs etc. Every one of them deserves all the accolades that come their way. But what about those everyman type of dogs? The canine equivalents of some anonymous guy jumping on the tracks during rush hour to rescue an incapacitated commuter. They evaporate into ensuing chaos. End of story. Incidents like that have actually happened multiple times.

In canine translation this sort of thing would fall under the heading of “Lassie moments”, when an ordinary house pet springs into action saving the day. In a sense, those dogs deserve even more recognition simply because they come into an emergency without the benefit of any prep. And make no mistake, a certified search and rescue k9 earns the equivalent of MA within those structured programs. They learn how to respond to any and every type of emergency. The demanding, nuanced skills needed for that work become a hardwired response.

From that perspective, Rocky, a workaday North Massapequa pet could be described as having a high school education. Nonetheless, this three-year-old Australian Shepherd knew exactly what to do when his house erupted into flames in the early morning hours of July 3.

As Rocky’s owner explained to a local Long Island news station, “He was barking extremely loud, very aggressive.  When I kind of sat up in bed, we saw a glowing outside of the windows. I knew something was wrong.” It sure was. The entire house was engulfed in flames. But rather than escaping through one of many exit routes-since half the house was gone by then, Rocky went into the bedroom and true to the Lassie tradition, he barked like a reincarnation of Cujo until he got results.  Rocky’s family and their other dog were able to evacuate in the nick of time.

Next time you’re watching those old Lassie reruns just remember, once in a while an unassuming family pet really does rescue Timmy from the well.

The Canine Chronicle is saddened to share the passing of Tol Clinton “TC” Livingston, who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 85.

TC is survived by his beloved wife, Mollie Livingston; his children and their spouses, Clint and Karen Livingston, Brian and Lori Livingston, and Colette Livingston-Keith and Shawn Keith; and his four cherished grandchildren, Skyler Livingston, Landon Livingston, Demery Livingston, and Brady Keith.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. A funeral procession will then continue to Mission Burial Park North.

The Canine Chronicle extends its heartfelt condolences to Mollie, the Livingston family, and TC’s many friends during this difficult time.

Show Name: Valencia Valley Kennel Club of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Show Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Total Entry: 721
Best In Show Judge: Mr. Charles L. Olvis
Show Photographer(s):
Tyler Crady-Roche • Website: www.allbreedphoto.com

Dog Reg: GCHG Kimik Tasen Westgate Spin The Bottle FDC [Bitch]
Breed: Lhasa Apso
Handler: Lois DeMers
Owner: L DeMers, B & V Walsh & S Giles
Breeder: L DeMers, S Giles & C Sehnert

Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Lajosmeyi The Music Man [Dog]
Reserve Breed: Pulik
Reserve Handler: Alvin Lee Jr.
Reserve Owner: L Finegan, A Quigley & P Turner
Breeder: A Quigley, P Turner & L Finegan

Sporting Judge’s Name: Jason Hoke

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHP2 Artic Sun Whispering Words At Moonlight BCAT DJ CGCA TKN ATT FITB [Dog]
Breed: Retriever (Flat-Coated)
Handler: Lexie Rogers-Munson
Owner: R Briganti, L Mihm-Kunz, R Neumann & S Johannesson
Breeder: L Mihm-Kunz
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHP Trio Hopes Legendary Lawman RE TKN [Dog]
Breed: Brittany
Handler: Karen Livingston
Owner: L, J & S Griffin & K & C Livingston
Breeder: K & C Livingston & D Tighe
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Moonrys’s Crimson Galaxy Far Far Away [Dog]
Breed: Spaniel (Clumber)
Handler: Kaycee Klang
Owner: J & L Sutherland
Breeder: L Martinez, K Marshburn & J Sutherland
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHB Gold Star North By Northwest [Dog]
Breed: Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)
Handler:
Owner: A Wagner, S Einck-Paul & V Wagner

Hound Judge’s Name: Mr. Sidney L. Marx

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHB Fairyland Breath Of The Wild [Bitch]
Breed: Borzoi
Handler: Qingyu (Sanny) Pan
Owner: Y Kotera & Q Pan
Breeder: Q Pan & S Ishimaru
#2-
Dog Reg: GCH Trios Bridgerton At Rosewood SWN SCE SIA SEA [Bitch]
Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Handler: Clint Livingston
Owner: M Rose, K Livingston & T Cannon
Breeder: K & C Livingston & P Opperman
#3-
Dog Reg: CH Aziza’s Backcountry Toblerone [Dog]
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Handler:
Owner: S & S O’Hara & A.L Savaglio & J Pasquini
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHB Windborn Gardenpath Bellissimo [Bitch]
Breed: Whippet
Handler:
Owner: E Fee, L Wilson Paust & D Ramsey

Working Judge’s Name: Ms. Elizabeth Muthard

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHB Shalarockolypac’s The Outlandish One [Dog]
Breed: Great Dane
Handler:
Owner: J Apuna, M Davisson, P Johnson & M Meyer
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHP Impeccable’s Odysseus The Faithful CGCA [Dog]
Breed: Mastiff
Handler: Terry Smith
Owner: D Runnels & T Roche-Runnels
Breeder: K Harac
#3-
Dog Reg: CH Seashell’s Everybodys Talkin’ About Me [Dog]
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Handler:
Owner: P Francis & L Otey
Breeder: L Otey
#4-
Dog Reg: GCH Echoing Winds Bright Star Solar Flare [Dog]
Breed: Siberian Husky
Handler:
Owner: C & C Ward & C Reger

Terrier Judge’s Name: Mr. Sidney L. Marx

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCH Southcross Been Smiling Since U Left [Dog]
Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Handler: Sonny Shanks
Owner: S Shanks
Breeder: S Moon, J Holle & S Shanks Lelle
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHS Studio Be Curious Jp Justice Hero [Dog]
Breed: Welsh Terrier
Handler: Gabriel Rangel
Owner: J See, Y Iguchi & G & Y Rangel
Breeder: Y Iguchi
#3-
Dog Reg: GCHB Diers Willow Against the Wind [Bitch]
Breed: Miniature Bull Terrier
Handler: Clint Livingston
Owner: D Breault & D Feary
Breeder: D Feary
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHG Christhill Ace of Hearts D’Azul BN RI [Dog]
Breed: Australian Terrier
Handler: Julie Rock
Owner: J & B Rock & K Hill
Breeder: K Hill & W Christensen

Toy Judge’s Name: Bill Lee

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCH Roseglen Grand Slam [Dog]
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler:
Owner: R & P W Lofholm, P Colombo & Z S Vanysseldyk
Breeder: P Colombo
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHG Cuna Del Renacimiento Give It 2Me [Bitch]
Breed: Poodle (Toy)
Handler: Daniel Chavez
Owner: C Gauche
Breeder: V Lopez
#3-
Dog Reg: CH Nottoway’s Ember Of Disyre @ Corsair [Bitch]
Breed: Papillon
Handler: Lori Livingston
Owner: M Mosing, D Sayre & Livingston
Breeder: J Mosing, B & L Livingston & D Sayre
#4-
Dog Reg: GCH Legado De Lagos Munequita [Bitch]
Breed: Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Handler: Lois DeMers
Owner: K Potts & A Bunten
Breeder: A Kriuchkov

Non-Sporting Judge’s Name: Bill Lee

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHG Kimik Tasen Westgate Spin The Bottle FDC [Bitch]
Breed: Lhasa Apso
Handler: Lois DeMers
Owner: L DeMers, B & V Walsh & S Giles
Breeder: L DeMers, S Giles & C Sehnert
#2-
Dog Reg: GCH Rendezvous Le Kingz Rock Of Ages [Dog]
Breed: French Bulldog
Handler:
Owner: R Novak DVM
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH High Desert Villes Son Rise [Dog]
Breed: Finnish Spitz
Handler:
Owner: J Shaw, K Raleigh & D Helland
Breeder: J Shaw & K Raleigh
#4-
Dog Reg: Padee’s Blue Suede Shoes [Dog]
Breed: Boston Terrier
Handler:
Owner: P Wietrick

Herding Judge’s Name: Mr. Charles L. Olvis

Total Entry:
#1-
Dog Reg: GCH Lajosmeyi The Music Man [Dog]
Breed: Pulik
Handler: Alvin Lee Jr.
Owner: L Finegan, A Quigley & P Turner
Breeder: A Quigley, P Turner & L Finegan
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHB Trio Shirehill Into The Unknown [Dog]
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
Handler: Karen Livingston
Owner: S Beardslee, L Williams & C A Moon
Breeder: J French & S Beardslee
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Coswald’s Chrysolite For Rdiamondbar STR TK [Dog]
Breed: Belgian Laekenois
Handler:
Owner: D Thomas
Breeder: K Cosby & R Jerrells
#4-
Dog Reg: GCH Kingsbury Bossi’s Gentleman Caller [Dog]
Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Handler: Lauren McIlwraith
Owner: J & D Glenn & C Connor
Breeder: J & D Glenn & C Connor

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Show Name: Elgin Kennel Club
Location: Belvidere, IL
Show Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Total Entry: 457
Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Molly Martin
Show Photographer(s):
Wilcox Photo

Dog Reg: GCHS Silhouette’s Dark Knight [Dog]
Breed: Norwegian Elkhound
Handler: Erin Olsen
Owner: E & K Olsen
Breeder: E & K Olsen

Reserve Dog Reg: GCHG Kaleef’s Sassicaia [Bitch]
Reserve Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Reserve Handler: Kent Boyles
Reserve Owner: R & S Waits
Breeder: S Moses Combs

Sporting Judge’s Name: Mr. David J. Peat

Total Entry: 90
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHG Foxboro Tiffany Running Down A Dream [Dog]
Breed: Spaniel (English Springer)
Handler: Robin Novack
Owner: S Still, B Fink, L Pike, J Vanderlip & G Paulucci
Breeder: S Still & M Thorson
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHG Dogwood Hollow The Patriot [Dog]
Breed: Brittany
Handler: Anthony Cantor
Owner: J Campbell, C Mika & D Hess
Breeder: R Cornum, C Mika, J Burlingame & G Clements
#3-
Dog Reg: GCHB Next Generation’s Echo Of Mercy JH [Bitch]
Breed: Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)
Handler: Devon Levy
Owner: D Bleifer & A Levy
Breeder: J Stadheim & A Levy
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHS Seasyde Harvest Mist [Dog]
Breed: Pointer
Handler: Mark Bettis
Owner: A Crandall & C Pinkston
Breeder: C Pinkston, H Medeiros, L Fitzgerald, K Courtelis & A Crandall

Hound Judge’s Name: Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

Total Entry: 39
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHS Silhouette’s Dark Knight [Dog]

Breed: Norwegian Elkhound
Handler: Erin Olsen
Owner: E & K Olsen
Breeder: E & K Olsen
#2-
Dog Reg: GCH Devlynn’s In Lala Land [Bitch]
Breed: Whippet
Handler: Devon Kipp Levy
Owner: D Kipp Levy
Breeder: D Kipp Levy
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Justart Go The Distance [Dog]
Breed: Borzoi
Handler: Stuart McGraw
Owner: S Iwakiri, S McGraw, J Spiers & E Szymanski
Breeder: S McGraw & J Spiers
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHS Hundeleben You Had Me At Cheese Sl [Dog]
Breed: Dachshund (Longhaired)
Handler: Carlos Puig
Owner: J Haverick, K Gonzalez & C Puig
Breeder: J Haverick, K Gonzalez & C Puig

Working Judge’s Name: Mrs. Sandy Weaver Carman

Total Entry: 89
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHB Denalli’s Feel The Heat RATN CGCA CGCU [Dog]
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Handler: Leonardo Garcini
Owner: M E Griffith & L Sibo
Breeder: L Sibo
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHB Morrow’s The Games We Play BCAT CGC TKN [Dog]
Breed: Akita
Handler:
Owner: A Spalding, G Kofron, C Delgado & D Briggs
Breeder: A Spalding & B Williams
#3-
Dog Reg: GCHG Dapper’s Dangerously Addictive [Dog]
Breed: Great Dane
Handler: Ashley Coomes
Owner: A Coomes
Breeder: A Coomes
#4-
Dog Reg: GCH Aquafortis As You Like It [Dog]
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Handler:
Owner: J Stine & R Kristiansen
Breeder: R Kristiansen

Terrier Judge’s Name: Ms. Edweena (Teddy) McDowell

Total Entry: 44
#1-
Dog Reg: CH Hi-Kel Terrydale T Is For Trifecta [Dog]
Breed: Lakeland Terrier
Handler: Leonardo Garcini
Owner: A & S Cukier & Karen J’Anthony
Breeder: M Wooldridge, A & S Cukier & Karen J’Anthony
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHS Classic’s High Voltage Zap! [Dog]
Breed: Parson Russell Terrier
Handler: Tricia Stanczyk
Owner: R & T Stanczyk, J Johnston, J Pavlic & D Rathgeber
Breeder: R & T Stanczyk, J Johnston, J Pavlic & D Rathgeber
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Granuailes Texas Grasshopper BCAT CGC [Dog]
Breed: Irish Terrier
Handler: Leonardo Garcini
Owner: S Bednar
Breeder: D & S Bednar
#4-
Dog Reg: GCH Braemar’s Over The Moon At Scotch Broom BCAT [Bitch]
Breed: Cairn Terrier
Handler: Mark Bettis
Owner: S & J McHugh
Breeder: J & S McHugh, N Delyea & J Onstad

Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Scott Toney

Total Entry: 68
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHB Cuna Del Renacimento Remember My Name [Dog]
Breed: Poodle (Toy)
Handler: Sharon Svoboda
Owner: L S Talkington
Breeder: V L Lopes Cavasin
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHB Bobcat Party Like A Rockstar [Dog]
Breed: Brussels Griffon
Handler: Paul Catterson
Owner: F Cashin, M & K Taylor, R Whitlow, A Moulton & P & K Catterson
Breeder: L Hay-Lavitt, P Anne Keenan & P Catterson
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Chic Hottogo [Bitch]
Breed: Japanese Chin
Handler: Matthew Hoaglund
Owner: Vicki Dovellos
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHS Sheeba Sirius Black [Dog]
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Handler: Tabatha Bettis
Owner: K Ostmann & I Cahn
Breeder: K Ostmann

Non-Sporting Judge’s Name: Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

Total Entry: 56
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHG Corsair’s Midnight In Manhattan @ Kimik FDC CGC TKN ATT [Dog]
Breed: Tibetan Terrier
Handler: Danielle Goodland-Rose
Owner: L Whittier
Breeder: L Livingston & L Whittier
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHS Spotlite’s Silver Bullet [Dog]
Breed: Dalmatian
Handler: Anthony Cantor
Owner: J Meisch
Breeder: J Meisch, C Beam, M Callea & C Jackson
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Las Rosa’s Lover Boy [Dog]
Breed: American Eskimo Dog
Handler:
Owner: H & K Bushey & C Padilla
#4-
Dog Reg: CH Ralex Rhythm Of Love [Dog]
Breed: Chow Chow
Handler: Alania House
Owner: R Silva & A Lo
Breeder: R Silva & A Lo

Herding Judge’s Name: Mr. James M. Fankhauser

Total Entry: 71
#1-
Dog Reg: GCHG Kaleef’s Sassicaia [Bitch]
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Handler: Kent Boyles
Owner: R & S Waits
Breeder: S Moses Combs
#2-
Dog Reg: GCHG Copperridge’s Believe It Or Not FDC CGC ATT [Dog]
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Handler: Devon Levy
Owner: S Diaz Martinez & J Miller
Breeder: J Miller & S Blanco
#3-
Dog Reg: GCH Legacy Ridge Lil Hot Shot @ Peaceful Acres [Dog]
Breed: Miniature American Shepherd
Handler: Kara Janiszak
Owner: S Cannon & L DeRousse
Breeder: B Antal
#4-
Dog Reg: GCHB Beckon Small Talk [Bitch]
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
Handler: Emily Janes
Owner: E Janes & B Johnson
Breeder: B Johnson

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Show: Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers NOHS
Location: Puyallup, WA
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Judge: Mr. Richard J Lewis
Dog: GCHS Pikatti’s Undraverdur Galsi OHG FDC NAJ FCAT ACT2 ACT2J RATO DN DDG DDBE CGC TKI ATT VHMA FITG FTN
Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog
Handler: Jessica Harris
Owner: J Harris, J Brimmer & J Harpold
Breeder: J Brimmer

Show: Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club NOHS
Location: West Friendship, MD
Date: Saturday, July, 4, 2026
Judge: Daniel J Smyth
Dog: GCHB Reinem-N-Bazzi-Graffiti Crimson
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Handler: Dr. MohaNad Ali (Don Alley)
Owner: Dr. M Ali & M Hetterschedit
Breeder: M Hetterschedit

Show: American Rottweiler Club Regional
Location: Dallas, TX
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Judge: Mr. John Lucas
Dog: GCHG Von Hawes Forever Forward BSE ATT RN RI
Handler: Erin Foreman
Owner: P & K Hawes, E Foreman, K Benner & Dr P Rettig
Breeder: P & K Hawes & E Foreman

Show: Doberman Pinscher Club of Michigan #1
Location: Monroe, MI
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Judge: Dr Carol Cooper
Dog: CH Melrae’s Malicious Intent
Handler: Riley Dean
Owner: R Dean, M Scandura & M Conrad-Chase
Breeder: M Conrad-Chase & R Dean

Show: Greater DeKalb Kennel Club NOHS
Location: Belvidere, IL
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Judge: Betsey Orman
Dog: GCHG Regent Landmark’s Groogrux King OHP
Handler: Suzanne Hagemann
Owner: S Hagemann
Breeder: S Taylor & M Ruppert

Show: Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers NOHS
Location: Puyallup, WA
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Judge: Marilyn Van Vleit
Dog: GCH Sunquest Shoot For The Stars
Breed: Whippet
Handler: Hannah Nichols
Owner: H & H Nichols & M Ewing
Breeder: M Ewing