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.
The dog world lost one of its great supporters and passionate breeders with the passing of Dorothy Hageman of Napa, CA last week at the age of 100. Dorothy was a renowned breeder of Papillons under the Wildways prefix. Those familiar with the dog show scene have many memories of Barbara Gossett piloting Wildways dogs […]
By Amy Fernandez Every weekend Junior Showmanship classes are packed with kids from all age groups presenting every breed, all focused on the big prize – qualifying for Westminster. The Junior Showmanship finals long ago came to rival the intensity of that gut-wrenching showdown for BIS. That’s surprising considering its modest start. Len Brumby is […]
As pet ownership in the United States increases, pet owners are turning to www.petinsurancequotes.com to find out their options. Pet insurance keeps pets healthier while letting pet owners chose the coverage that suits their needs – and their budgets. The 21st century has seen the rise of two dynamic movements in social consciousness: a heightened […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce the 2015 class of Clinician-Scientist Fellows. Six promising veterinary post docs and students were selected by their colleges of veterinary medicine and will receive support from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) for their training and research efforts. Established in 2013, the AKC Canine Health Foundation […]
139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday, February 16, 2015 – CNBC Live 8-11 p.m. ET / 5-8 p.m. PT *The Monday show re-airs immediately on CNBC at 11 p.m.-2 a.m. ET / 8 p.m.-11 p.m. PT *The Monday show re-airs on USA Network Tuesday morning 8 a.m.-11 a.m. ET/PT Tuesday, February […]
I’m writing this before the holidays set in and just ahead of the huge end of the year dog shows in Orlando. Many come to the celebration at the enormous Orange County Convention Center in Orlando every December. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship extravaganza always offers much drama, tears of joy, heartbreak, excitement and fun.
It is with great regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Peggy Mickelson of Richmond, Virginia following a longtime illness. Mrs. Mickelson was a very admired judge of Best in Show, the Terrier Group, and the Herding Group. Her original breeds were German Shepherd Dogs and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. She will be greatly […]
