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In the dog fancy, junior showmanship is often described as a pipeline. Junior handlers are born into the sport, grow up in the sport, hone their skills in the ring, deepen their husbandry knowledge as assistants, and eventually transition into roles as breeders, judges, or professional handlers. Within this narrative, there is an unspoken assumption that the most committed juniors are those who never step away–the ones seen working diligently each weekend, remaining continuously visible, continuously competing, and continuously immersed.
February 13th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in this week’s Throwback Thursday? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
February 12th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

How does one be impartial and still have the perception of being impartial?
February 12th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

From The AKC Canine Health Foundation MMVD: A Common Disease with Serious Consequences Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), often called a “leaky heart valve,” is the most common heart problem dogs develop as they get older. It isn’t something they’re born with—it happens gradually over time. About 1 in 10 dogs between ages 5 and […]
February 11th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

A great many aspects of our daily lives changed with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Some of those changes included losing access to conformation and training classes, puppy matches, dog shows, as well as companion and performance events. To meet our needs, the American Kennel Club began to offer us titling events virtually, and many of us used that opportunity and were greatly appreciative.
February 11th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Don’t cry because it’s over… be happy you had the opportunity to participate. This sentiment applies not only to our Super Bowl of dog shows, Westminster, but to the campaigns that officially came to an end there, as well. Saying goodbye to your charge at the conclusion of a multi-year campaign is one of the […]
February 11th, 2026 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Click here to listen on Canine Chronicle TV! Award-winning audio producer and Canine Chronicle feature writer Sarah Montague has created an audio documentary celebrating the 150th anniversary of this iconic event. It moves from the Club’s founding in 1877 to the edge of this year’s show. On the way, we hear about a storied past; […]
February 10th, 2026 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »

Check out this week’s weather forecast! Unpredictably Predictable Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
February 10th, 2026 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »

We’re pleased to share a Save the Date for two connected events taking place in August 2026, presented in collaboration between the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF). The AKC National Detection Dog Conference will take place August 4–6, 2026, followed immediately by the CHF Canine Health in Motion Symposium, […]
February 10th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Preliminary Judges Dr. Amanda K. Swanson & Ms. Angela Lloyd
February 10th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »