by Joan Harrigan It’s year three at the Piers, and it now all seems familiar. There are more tweaks—the vendors are a little more visible, and Cherrybrook has located its booth in the benching area at Pier 94, which makes a lot of sense. Nearby, celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean is selling “Wen for Dogs” – […]
By Amy Fernandez In recent years, newly recognized breeds have become an annual addition at Westminster. The traditional glacial pace of AKC’s recognition process has become a distant memory, as have the stops and stalls that long characterized its FSS program. Like many things, it took longer than expected but an efficient process finally kicked […]
The Hound Group can be confusing. The FCI, for example, classifies sighthounds and scenthounds separately – sight hounds in Group 10 and scent hounds in Group 6. In North America and Great Britain, the Italian Greyhound is classified in the Toy Group; the FCI classifies this breed as a sighthound (Group 10). When discussing hounds in Europe, I refer to the FCI standards and groups.
By Amy Fernandez Since 1933 Westminster’s Junior Showmanship Finals have focused the spotlight on countless exceptional individuals. Along with material rewards, that win is frequently cited as the launching point of a successful career. In reality, qualifying for Westminster’s JS finals represents a significant achievement in itself. Over the years, the eligibility requirements have gradually […]
Over the last few weeks there have been several articles I’ve read that speak to the need for change in the administration of dogs (AKC) the legislation of dogs (PETA & HSUS) and the law enforcement with respect to dogs (welfare & rescue). In each article, the writer had a very clear point of view. That opinion either resonated with you or it did not. They did not resonate with the groups the articles were meant to criticize. Animal rights and wrongs fall on both sides of any argument. The mere fact that we take sides and champion our beliefs sometimes makes resolving difficult issues illusive.
By Amy Fernandez Westminster isn’t complete without a new show at the Secord Gallery. We’ve not only come to expect it, this annual ritual has turned us into rather savvy art connoisseurs. Needless to say, it’s also ramped up our expectations. You won’t be disappointed this time. The inaugural show at the gallery’s new location […]
by Sarah Montague Being crowned Best in Show at Westminster is usually the pinnacle of a show dog’s career. It’s like winning an Oscar. You are an instant celebrity, and everyone wants a piece of you. You and your exhausted but exalted entourage make the round of morning talk shows; open the Stock Market on […]
Attending Westminster can seem like going into a combat zone.
The Canine Chronicle has a few tips to help you adjust that attitude.
The following judge change has been announced for the Progressive Dog Club today, Friday, February 13th. Judge Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert will now judge the Toy Group in place of Ms. Joanne (Jan) Paulk. The Canine Chronicle would like to wish Ms. Paulk a very speedy recovery following a recent injury.
Dorothy Franc’s multifaceted contributions to America’s dog world are largely forgotten. Matronly widows are generally not famed for initiative, originality and groundbreaking accomplishments. In many respects, she was ahead of her time. Unconventional, misunderstood, and impossible to pigeonhole, most breed historians have therefore overlooked her role in Pekingese history. That wasn’t difficult. Unlike most successful fanciers, she never indulged in self-promotion.
