The Fancy Is Full — But Are We Letting People In?
I came back to the dog show world as an adult, years after showing in juniors—with a lot to learn and no idea where to start.
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From The CC Vault: The Other Kind of Kennel Blind
By Kat Smith Originally published: August 2019 Most of us can pretty easily define “kennel blind.” We think of the people who post little snippets of their breed standard along with a photo of their dog who objectively does not meet the description. But, more and more, it seems like there is a trend towards another […]
The Dog Daze
Each winter in the north, the night skies are bright with Orion, the constellation shaped like a hunter with a bow and arrow. A good hunter needs a good dog so Canis Major, the constellation in the shape of a dog, dutifully hangs out with Orion. Canis Major takes the lead from Orion in summer. The big star in Canis Major is Sirius, also known as “The Dog Star.” It’s the brightest star in all of the night skies, as it should be.*
In Loving Memory of Mr. Brian Meyer
The purebred dog community mourns the loss of longtime professional handler and revered AKC judge Brian Meyer, whose life in dogs began quite literally at birth: his parents, Lorraine and the late Kenneth Meyer, were respected Boxer breeders in Rockford, Illinois. Brian stepped into the show ring at age 10 and never looked back. While working […]
From The Publisher
Remember the tongue twister that began with, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” Maybe we need a couple of variations on that old saw such as, “How many times can a judge judge shows if a judge could judge each day?” Or “How many shows can a show dog show at if shows are held numerous times throughout the day?” I know, not nearly as catchy, but you get the drift.
The Endless Debate Over Type vs. Soundness
By: Michelle Scott The debates over type vs soundness are endless. Recently I was twice “accused” of wanting a sound dog during my judging so I decided to pencil down my thoughts on the subject. Do I want or expect dogs to be good on their feet? Definitely! But they must look like their breed […]
The Canine Chronicle Office Will Be Closed from July 3rd through July 6th
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed from July 3rd through July 6th to allow our team to celebrate and spend time with their families. We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Happy 4th of July from The Canine Chronicle!
As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor the spirit of freedom, unity, and the traditions that make this country great. From all of us at The Canine Chronicle, we wish you, your family, and your four-legged friends a safe, joyful, and tail-wagging holiday. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and patriotic pride.
“A Star Is Born” – Can You Name This Current Show Dog?
Pictured above as a baby, this Sealyham Terrier is a Multiple All-Breed Best In Show winner and Multiple Reserve Best In Show winner. She was the Best Of Breed winner at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club and is currently America’s #1 Sealyham Terrier All-Breed and a Top 5 Terrier! Can you name this current show […]
