The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the tragic passing of Jim Martin of East Butler, Pennsylvania on the morning of December 31st 2016. Jim Martin was a respected and knowledgeable AKC judge of the Sporting Group and Best in Show. He will be remembered for his kind demeanor and great sense of humor. According […]
The Canine Chronicle wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year with all the BEST that 2017 has to offer! Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Here are a few ideas that are appropriate for dog breeders, dog handlers, and exhibitors alike. What is your dog show New Year’s Resolution? Encourage a Junior […]
The Canine Chronicle has another fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. As a talented breeder, handler, and judge, can you guess the dog show icon that is pictured in this week’s Throwback Thursday? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback Thursday is of course, James Moses. Thank you all for your […]
The judges have been revealed for the Eukanuba World Challenge which will take place during Crufts 2017.
New York, N.Y.-The American Kennel Club, the leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport […]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 5, 2016 in Key West, FL. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen, Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), and Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows). […]
Sincere congratulations to Team Preston for an outstanding circuit in Orlando and a stellar year. When you think about it, “Preston” racked up more points in Florida than most dogs get in an entire show year
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) presented Forrest and Charlotte Lucas of Carmel, Indiana with the inaugural AKC Award for Outstanding Leadership in Canine Policy on Sunday at the 2016 AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by presented by Royal Canin. The award ceremony took place in Orlando, Florida, following five days […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the formation of a Club Development Department. Clubs are the cornerstone of AKC events and have a major impact on the success of AKC sports. On occasion, unique issues arise that can be difficult for a club to address on its own. The […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical found in many household items, including resins used to line metal storage containers, such as food cans. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that short-term feeding of canned dog food resulted in a significant increase of BPA in dogs. Scientists believe that […]
