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Any dog with teeth can bite.” This is a sentence on the American Veterinary Medical Association website in an article about dog bite prevalence and prevention. The article includes startling statistics:

Any dog with teeth can bite.” This is a sentence on the American Veterinary Medical Association website in an article about dog bite prevalence and prevention. The article includes startling statistics:

Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this exhibitor, who is now a judge? 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 Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.

It seems that just as soon as everyone agrees we have too many shows, AKC makes it easier to add more. But…this new change may make things a little better—not for all-breed entries but for specialties.

Find the latest statistics on The Canine Chronicle website at www.CanineChronicle.com/statistics Statistics covering January 1, 2023 through January 31, 2023 are online now! • Top 100 Dogs Amongst All Breeds • All Breed Standings • Breed Standings • NOHS Standings • Grand Champion Standings • Junior Showmanship Standings Click here to watch on Equine Chronicle […]

Originally published: June 2020 The following letter was presented to me at a local dog show by a very well-known and respected breeder and judge who I have known for most of my life. The following shows us that there is a positive approach (alternative) to the decline in entries and future applications to allow […]

The International Kennel Club of Chicago (AKA The Great American Dog Show) today announced an international panel of judges for their premier August 2023 event. Complete judges’ bios can be found at Judges August 26, 2023 – International Kennel Club of Chicago (ikcchicago.com). The roster of Group and Best in Show judges is as follows: […]

In this month’s From the Publisher column (http://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/from-the-publisher-39/), Tom Grabe talks about a 2012 interview in CC with one of my all-time favorite judges, Mr. Edd Bivin. In that discussion, Mr. Bivin encourages new exhibitors to look around the ring and enjoy the moment! Tom also chats about his first time at a show, hoping for […]

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Breeders with one or more breeding females must apply for a breeding certificate from the Department of Agriculture with an annual fee not exceeding $500.

Ever wonder what the judge is thinking? Want to know what they are looking for, or what you could have done better? Enjoy reading what Mr. James Moses, a world-class breeder, former professional handler and judge has to share with exhibitors! Mr. Moses says, “I think one of the biggest mistakes that exhibitors make is […]