We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? 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 Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com with […]
By Amy Fernandez Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that with Westminster week moved to next summer, we’ve got almost half a year to dream up a new workaround for that time-honored tradition of flying dogs for free. Which brings me right to the bad news…the inevitable was announced on […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of respected AKC Judge Mr. Alberto Berrios of Acworth, Georgia. Mr. Berrios was a steadfast supporter of purebred dogs and had been active in the sport for over 40 years. He and his wife, Terry, were closely associated with the Boxer breed. He […]
I have been showing dogs for over 40 years. My mom and I bred Old English Sheepdogs. Later, I became involved with Bichon Frise while still in the Miscellaneous Class and continued with them once they became members of the Non-Sporting group. While living in New York I judged several all breed AKC-sanctioned Match shows. I had been showing Bulldogs for 20 years when I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about Barbet and knew it was the perfect breed for me! It is an honor and pleasure to be a part of the Barbet community.
Forty years ago we had in our dog show presence a veritable example of Clifton Odets “Golden Boy”. His name was Bobby Barlow. He was a handsome, talented, freckled-faced young man who looked somewhat like a young Robert Redford. Well, maybe not quite like Robert Redford, but you get the idea!
History was made this year as Bourbon the Whippet was awarded Best In Show by the iconic dog man, Jim Moses. Bourbon is the littermate to Whiskey who won BIS here two years ago.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes leaders in canine health with their annual awards. Cindy Vogels receives the 2020 President’s Award. 2020 Distinguished Research Partners are the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., the Irish Setter Club of America, Inc./Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, […]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 1st, 2020 via Zoom. The following members were present: President Bobby Christiansen, (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer and Kristie Shiller (Rau Dog Shows), and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan […]
At a dog show a couple of years ago I had been chatting with a fellow hunter about his plans for the fall when I was approached by a lady with an absolutely gorgeous Golden Retriever prancing along beside her. She introduced herself and said, “I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation about hunting this fall and I need some advice. I’ve never hunted, I’m scared to death of guns, I live in the city and have all my life. What’s more, a guy with field Goldens that I know told me that show Goldens are no good in the field, they don’t have any interest in hunting or birds. Despite all this against me, I’d really like to give it a try because Rex is about done being a show dog and I think I owe it to him to give him a chance to do what the breed is supposed to do. He has some dogs in his pedigree that have hunt test titles including a couple of master hunters. So, maybe he could hunt? Could you give me an idea of how I might find out and get started?”
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 Will’s World Top 10 Reasons Not To Take A Nap!
