In celebration of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites dog lovers across the world to share why they are thankful for their four-legged friends and how they show their thankfulness through its #DogThanking initiative. Dog owners are encouraged to log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to post photos […]
MBF and Westminster Kennel Club have released a list of dogs that will receive an invitation to pre-enter the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club. They note that all exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so now. Exhibitors of invited dogs do not need to wait to receive their invitation before submitting […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Roberta Campbell of Ocala, Florida on Saturday, November 19th. She was a respected judge of all Hound, Terrier, and Herding breeds and Best in Show. Before beginning her judging career in 1997, Mrs. Campbell was a breeder and handler with her late […]
For most dog breeders, the highly experienced and novice alike, genetics can be both a confusing and intimidating topic.
Royal Canin, a global pet food leader and The American Kennel Club today announced the return of the AKC National Championship to television via a new partnership with Hallmark Channel. The three-hour special, featuring America’s most beloved dog breeds, will premiere on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6-9 ET/PT. The show will be anchored by […]
The Canine Chronicle has yet another fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the talented breeder and judge that is pictured this week? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s #ThrowbackThursday is of course Doug Johnson! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share […]
As an exhibitor, I have not been impressed with the NOHS. I have been in the ring with persons that I felt violated the spirit of the competition by the historical CV known to me. I have watched ONE PERSON judge all the groups and BIS and process the entries like Lucy and Ethyl on the bottling assembly line, in the ancient “I Love Lucy” show.
Nominations for the AKC Board class of 2021 have now closed. The final slate of nine candidates for the four Board positions to be filled in March, 2017 are listed below. NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES Rita Biddle, Ingham County KC Dominic Carota, Pharaoh Hound Club of American Dr. Gregory Paveza , Elm City KC Harvey Wooding, Westminster […]
Let’s all send positive thoughts to Ron and Debbie Scott. For those who don’t know, Ron suffered a subdural hematoma and is recovering at home post-surgery. He has another surgery ahead of him in a few weeks, so everyones’s thoughts and good wishes are appreciated. You can reach out to Ron and Debbie via Facebook if you do not have their email address. Gerry Meisels has also been hospitalized for several weeks, but I hear he is finally on the mend! I am certain he would love to hear from his friends in the dog show community.
The Eastern Dog Club invites everyone to a Holiday Celebration at the Carriage House. The celebration is on Saturday, December 10th and includes dinner, a silent auction, raffle and Christmas Carolers. The party is on the Eastern States Exposition Grounds following Best in Show judging at the Eastern Dog Club. Tickets are $35 per person […]
