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A comprehensive engagement with purebred dogs has always been the core concept of this sport. We want to show them off, admire them, study them, reward them and preach our devotion to the world. The perennial problem has been devising some realistic, contextual platform for this grand idea. I don’t think I’m overstating the case to say that this ongoing vision inspired the AKC National Championship. Likewise, there’s no denying the fact that it has endured a really bumpy road.
February 25th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
That old adage ‘it takes a village” has been demonstrated in large and small ways all across the country since the advent of COVID-19 early in 2020. The Canine Chronicle wanted to celebrate some of those who have acted to reimagine and reclaim the fancy so that it’s future is assured even as we continue in an uncertain world. In this third installment of a series, I spoke with two self-appointed movers and shakers.
February 25th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Last week, a bill was introduced in the California Assembly to regulate all who breed a dog in the state. Assembly Bill 702 can be scheduled for a committee hearing beginning March 19. No hearing is currently scheduled; however, this is an opportunity for all who breed dogs in the state to join the AKC in […]
February 24th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Woofstock has rescheduled their groovy cluster from their regularly scheduled dates of June 10-13, 2021 to November 4-7, 2021. The new dates were approved by AKC yesterday. The show will be held at their regular venue at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, California.
Here is the statement put out by the Woofstock Cluster Team on Facebook yesterday:
February 24th, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
Several of you have asked for clarification regarding the Junior Coordinator role. The AKC Delegate Junior Showmanship Sub-Committee has defined the role as follows: The Junior Coordinator will be charged with raising awareness to Juniors and the development of Junior membership.
February 24th, 2021 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Catherine Carey of Buttonwood Cocker Spaniels for sharing this beautiful photo of her snow bunnies – her Cockers love the snow! If you have a photo or video you would like to share for Canine Chronicle’s photo of the day, email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com.
February 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, celebrates its 26th anniversary with more than $535,000 in new canine health research grants awarded this year. CHF was founded by the American Kennel Club as an independent, 501c3 non-profit organization in February 1995 to focus […]
February 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Differences Between a Handler and a Ring Jockey.
February 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
In many professional fields, recertification, continuing education, and evaluations are part of the requirements for renewing licensure. Previously, American Kennel Club judges were required to take and pass a “Rules and Policies” test prior to attaining Permit Status. They have been subject to evaluations in the form “observations” and “Breed Commentary” with the American Kennel Club Executive Conformation Field Representative during the process of going from Permit Status to Regular Status.
Now that an additional recertification of a judge’s knowledge of procedures and policies will be required every five years, many in the judging community have varying opinions on the decision. They also have ideas on other ways judges can be more effective in the ring. Here is what a few of them want to share on the subject.
February 22nd, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
This week Michael sits down with NextGen Dani Sanchez and her Mother Carla Sanchez of Southport Mastiffs and Show Dogs.
February 20th, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
