Do You Have A Game Plan?
As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress?
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Table Talk • February 5, 2026
Welcome to the Westminster edition of Table Talk! I know, it’s a day late. But there was so much happening during Westminster week, I wanted share my thoughts about this most awesome time in the big city! One of the challenges to holding a major dog show in New York City in the middle of winter […]
Breed Priorities – Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an unusual working breed in that many of them still perform their original function. The majority of the Anatolians today, including those in the breed ring, work as flock guardians. The flocks may vary, and in at least some cases include guarding other dogs; but the Anatolians are still working at the jobs they have done for millennia. This breed may be the penultimate “dual dog.”
Penny The Doberman Pinscher Named Best In Show At The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Penny the Doberman Pinscher took home the highest title and was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with handler Andy Linton. Penny, a four-year-old female officially known as GCHP CH Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, bested a field of over 2,500 entries in conformation, with two days of Best […]
The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Night One Results — Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & Herding Groups
The Westminster Kennel Club announced the winners of the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups during night one of the milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” HOUND GROUP The Afghan Hound of Ingleside, IL, handled by Wilmer Santiago and owned by Ramon […]
Did You Know? – When Is The Standard Your “Bible?”…
Does anyone else get tired of hearing the plethora of “experts” claiming that one must always breed and exhibit dogs that are closest to their breed standard…because that is the “Bible” for all things to the breed!
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Marcelo Veras & Jane Meyers at the 2011 Take The Lead Party. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
In Their Own Words
As expected, the 2025 AKC National Championship was incredible with 5,557 dogs in regular competition, including 1,602 puppies and 1,040 BBE competitors. After 25 years, skepticism has transformed into awestruck reports of record setting entries.
Welcome to New York and Westminster Kennel Club 2026
Welcome to Westminster Kennel Club 2026! New York Locals Frederic and Augustus sharing a few of their favorite places to visit! Share your Westminster and New York City canids via Facebook Messenger for a chance to be featured on The Canine Chronicle.
Westminster’s Canine Celebration Awards 13th Annual Masters Agility and 2nd Annual Flyball Tournament Champions
Yesterday, The Westminster Kennel Club welcomed nearly 500 dogs to its Canine Celebration, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Showstopping activities included the highly anticipated return of the Flyball Tournament presented by Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements FortiFlora, where twenty teams of top-performing dogs from North America competed in the high-energy sport that combines speed, […]
