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At the heart of our sport are the all-breed kennel clubs and the local specialty (breed) clubs. And, there are the parent specialty clubs and a growing number of group clubs. There are also obedience training clubs and clubs for tracking, agility, lure coursing, herding, earthdogs, coonhounds, field trials and hunt tests. And, let us not forget the juniors’ clubs and the 4-H dog clubs. I found myself wondering, “just how many dog clubs are there here in the United States?”
February 14th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The first weekend in November, I flew from Los Angeles to Orlando for the National Animal Interest Alliance Conference entitled Joining Forces to Save Our Animals. It was an inspiring and thought-provoking weekend. There were many highlights to the weekend, but one memory in particular seemed relevant a month later as I flew a similar itinerary to attend the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.
February 13th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
By any definition, America’s fascination with Dalmatians is old news, and generally not the best icebreaker with Dal people. New York’s enduring love affair with the firehouse dog might qualify as a less notorious subplot of this overworked theme. Those spotted dogs have been a hallmark of the NYFD since anyone can remember.
February 12th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
For over a decade we’ve heard rumors about the imminent demise of Westminster’s home base. Naturally, it’s hard to imagine since the club’s relationship with Madison Square Garden is now into its third century.
February 12th, 2016 | Posted in Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016.
February 11th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
The four-plus day show cluster has become the staple of today’s dog show scene in the United States. A quick glance at our events calendar at www.caninechronicle.com shows how clusters of shows held in one location has become a normal, weekly occurrence in most regions. Heck, we even have a button titled “Cluster View” on our events calendar that groups the shows by cluster each weekend.
February 11th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
GCH InVolo Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
February 10th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Westminster Fun Facts!
February 9th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Attending Westminster can seem like going into a combat zone. The Canine Chronicle has a few tips to help you adjust that attitude.
February 8th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Luckily there are more and more animal protection campaigns trying to raise awareness about puppy farming and its effects, presenting it as something that must be fought against. Educating ordinary people about the existence of puppy mills and the damage they cause is really important. But is this information sufficiently complex and detailed enough to present the whole picture?
February 5th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
