The Canine Chronicle wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year with all the “best” that 2015 has to offer! Last year, we listed several New Year’s Resolutions ideas for dog show exhibitors, which are all suggestions that would be appropriate for 2015. What is your New Year’s Resolution? Introduce yourself to a newcomer to [...]
by Kristen McKenzie People obviously really, really love their pets, with accessories and services for pawed pals raking in billions of dollars across the globe. Sometimes, the sheer indulgence that these furry friends receive boggles the mind – most humans don’t even have it so good! We combed through the extensive HotelsCombined database of pet-friendly [...]
Whether you have made the decision to breed your first litter or your next litter, your decision provides you with a wonderful opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the history of your breed and the make-up of some of your favorite stud dogs. For those on tight budgets, the mixing and matching of pedigrees on paper is safer and a much more cost-effective method than experimenting with your cherished grand champion. Your pedigree research may even be the key that cracks the code and unlocks the secrets that could prove crucial to future breedings that just might create a new dynasty of canine superiority.
(GREENSBORO, NC…) The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer Sharon DelaBarre, Del DelaBarre, Sheila Raymond, Vicky Sumner, Jane Anderson (BaRay Event Services); Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows); Tim James (Onofrio Dog Shows); Jack [...]
Arnold Burges, the father of the American studbook, often cited 1876 as the pivotal year when breeders switched their allegiance from undocumented Gundogs to registered purebreds. It’s traditionally considered the point when the concept of one ideal type became generally accepted. But it also signaled another profound change in dog breeding philosophy, the irrevocable rift that forever stranded Gundogs on opposite shores of bench or field type.
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club 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 Award is given to [...]
AVMA Press Release Across the country, some communities have attempted to reduce the incidence of dog bites by enacting breed-specific legislation that bans the ownership of certain types of dogs. Most recently, residents of Aurora, Colo., voted in November to uphold their nine-year ban on pit bull type dogs in the city. According to the [...]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of Jerry Jordan. Jerry resided in Brooksville, Florida and worked for the dog show superintendent MBF. Jerry will be remembered by his huge smile and love for life. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Jordan and son, Taylor Jordan. We extend our [...]
“Honey, did you see Abby’s special lead when you unpacked the camera bag?” Often when we are preparing for an upcoming show or trial, the things we worry about remembering are the special lead that got dropped into the wrong bag, because the tack box was already packed up. Or an extra memory chip for the camera so we can take lots of pictures of that up-and-coming young dog we are thinking of breeding to in the future. Those things are important, but there are other things that we may be inclined to forget or ignore that are even more important.
As a rule, dog people aren’t crazy about dog books. Most of them are justifiably considered rehashed content written by people who know less than we do. Therefore, I’m going out on a limb with this recommendation, but in this case, you gotta have it.
