Pictured above as a baby, this Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is the Top Winning Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Female in AKC History with 5 All-Breed Best In Show wins. She was Best of Breed at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club, 2024 American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association Regional Specialty winner, and 2025 American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association [...]
Join us for an interview series where we get to know some of our most successful breeder-owner-handlers in purebred dogs. How did you get started in the sport of purebred dogs, and did you have any mentors? My best friend showed Pomeranians. I bought by first bench English Setter who already had a few points, [...]
Classes just for altered dogs? Limited Registration dogs allowed to compete in conformation? A new conformation title based on a passing score rather than competition? AKC’s recent Board meetings have been filled with what some would call innovative ideas–and others would call heresy.
Why not skip the ordinary this holiday season and surprise the dog lovers in your life with gifts that spark joy? From eco-friendly toys to stylish heated vests to discounted tickets to our 150th anniversary show, every item is designed to celebrate the bond we share with our dogs. Add in cozy finds and unforgettable experiences, [...]
The fall season is in full swing, and while the weather is getting cooler, gardening never truly takes a day off.
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday! May your day be filled with good food, great company, and plenty of tail wags. Enjoy the time with your loved ones—both two-legged and four-legged! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends. It also can bring some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Poison risks Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, and even worse for pets: Fatty foods are hard for animals [...]
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Michelle for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Bracco Italiano, “London,” (CH You Can Kiss My Crown), doing what [...]
I often wonder why breeders are puzzled by others who can produce more winners and some of the better dogs than they can. Is it because they had better luck, was it a roll of the dice? Maybe it’s none of these.
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Nicole Tholt for sharing these wonderful photos of your son, Jasper! Nicole says, “Jasper Tholt, 13 years of age, has been showing in 4-H since he was 8 years old. One day, while crusing Facebook, we saw a friend shared [...]
