In February 2023, Lola, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was diagnosed with oral melanoma, an aggressive cancer in her mouth that had already spread to her lungs. Lola’s veterinarian told her owner, Allison Roth, that Lola most likely had less than six months to live. She was referred to the Oncology Service at the UC Davis William R. […]
Pictured above as a baby, this Bloodhound puppy is the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Best In Show Winner. He also won Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show at the 2022 AKC National Championship! This dog was awarded 33 All-Breed Best In Show wins as well as Best In Specialty Show and the Top 20 Winner […]
Innovative air service creates affordable solution for pet owners to travel with dogs of all sizes in cabin RetrievAir, one of the only pet-forward air charter service, announced today it is now accepting bookings for its inaugural flights on May 21, 2025 in nine major metropolitan areas – New York (Farmingdale), Los Angeles (Van Nuys), Denver […]
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 Elizabeth Scherer for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Kody” (CH HR UCH IABCA WBCH Star Crowned […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2025 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. The AKC NOHS Finals will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida as a part of the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025. Best in Show for […]
By Amy Fernandez The economy may be crashing around us, but Americans continue to spend like proverbial drunken sailors when it comes to their pets. The annual stats of the American Pet Products Association offer the hard-line truth of this statement. Even though it does seem incredible, APPA reports that Americans continue to outpace predictions […]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jamie Laney for sharing this fabulous photo of your son, Jaxen, and Vixey, his American Staffordshire Terrier. In this photo, Jaxen was 13 years old and very excited to receive an Owner Handler Terrier Group Second with Vixey! Congratulations Jaxen! […]
The standout impression of Westminster 2025 was, by far, the week’s familiar routine. Yes, there were a few changes–mainly the venues. But for the most part, it was just like the good old days, right down to the awful weather. Larry and Vicki Abbot have been making the NYC Westminster trek for decades, first as exhibitors of record breaking Maltese and currently as judges. It’s no surprise that their initial breed was Maltese. Currently Larry is approved for the Sporting Group, Herding Group, Non-Sporting and Toys. Vicki is approved for Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds.
Florida lawmakers need to hear your comments of opposition immediately to extreme breeder bills that will impact you. Senate Bill 1830 and House Bill 1481 seek to require state licensing and regulation of anyone in Florida who owns or possess an intact female dog that is six months old or older, and who offers puppies […]
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is thought to be one of the oldest spaniels developed in Great Britain. There had been red and white spaniels identified in literature and art for centuries. In 1902, they were recognized as a separate breed in the United Kennel Club. AKC recognized the breed in 1906. The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America was formed in 1961.
