Go Ahead – Influence The Judges!
They happened in Orlando in December, though most people who attended the AKC Championship week of shows had no idea what was going on.
“Author Archive”
Unleashed Episode 2
Unleashed Episode 2 at the 2026 Celtic Winners & St. Patrick’s Day Show in Dublin, Ireland. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
The Junior’s Perspective
Interview with Jason Hoke 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Junior Showmanship Judge.
Can You Manifest A Win At The Dog Show?
“I had some goals — and this was one of them.”
Those were Andy Linton’s words just moments after winning Best In Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A short sentence, spoken quietly. Yet it revealed something important about elite performance. Because wins at that level are rarely accidents.
Living With A Blind Dog
There is no organization that tracks the number of blind dogs in our country. However, veterinary researchers suggest that there are approximately 300,000 blind and partially blind dogs in the United States.
Breed Priorities – Great Danes
The Great Dane is the most popular giant breed, one of the more popular of the working dogs, and often has one of the better entries at dog shows.
Progressive 2026 – Home again…
Westminster has returned to its traditional February routine, with a few changes.
The Maternal Influence
Many will spend a lifetime climbing the ladder of success only to learn their ladder was leaning against the wrong wall. And that is the reason for this article.
All Aboard… The Sunbeam
Our new life, ‘down under’ is pretty fantastic for getting out and about; beautiful scenery, less crowds, more space…but (and there’s always a but, isn’t there?) the TV is truly, truly dreadful!
Did You Know? – “Westminster” There’s Only One!
I am penning this article in two parts. The first part is being written in advance of my Westminster assignment; the second part: post-assignment.
