The AKC Humane Fund, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping dogs and the people who love them, today announced an expansion of its mission to provide direct support for low-income pet owners struggling to afford the cost of critical veterinary care. As part of this expanded effort, the AKC Humane Fund is making its first […]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Judge Del Glodelski & Handler Scott Sommer Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
From the South Windsor Kennel Club Facebook Page It is with great regret we are notifying you that Springfield Kennel Club and South Windsor Kennel Club, for reasons beyond our control, have been forced to cancel our Spring Cluster shows on April 18, 2026 and April 19, 2026 in West Springfield, MA. Several days ago, […]
Why do National Clubs include those classes in their offerings? Is the only purpose to offer exhibitors/breeders the chance to showcase their breeding programs? Is that the only reason that specialty clubs offer these classes, if and when they do? If the purpose in offering these classes is to showcase breeding programs and breeding stock, why are there so few entries? Why do some National Specialty clubs not offer these classes?
by Joan Harrigan From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, Feb, 2011 It all began with a 10 year-old boy practicing handling techniques in his family’s yard after school. Most junior handlers probably would have focused on their own skills – taking even strides, mastering the smooth transfer of the lead from hand to hand. […]
Dr. Jillian Johnson In the performance dog world, we often focus on what we can measure — conditioning activities, training hours, skill progression, and competition results. But the most consistent dogs over time tend to share something less obvious: they’re regulated. Not dull or low-energy, but able to shift between effort and relaxation without living […]
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026. The meeting is […]
Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in this week’s Throwback Thursday? 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 Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., together are taking historic actions to hold chronic companion animal welfare violators accountable and prosecute those who fight dogs to the highest extent […]
I want to start by congratulating Jorge Olivera and ‘Baby Joe’ for joining the Century Club this past weekend by winning Best In Shows #100, #101 and #102 in Fresno, California. As we all know, this amazing team was #1 Dog All Breeds in 2025. Another fun fact is Baby Joe eclipsed the 100 BIS […]
