By Jordan Bartel, NC State Veterinary Medicine As Texas continues to cope with the devastating impact of winter storms, millions of people and animals still lack basic necessities. Here are a few ways to directly support the veterinary community and pets in need: Austin Pets Alive! regularly updates its website and Facebook page with requests, including financial support and supplies, [...]
Catherine Carey of Buttonwood Cocker Spaniels for sharing this beautiful photo of her snow bunnies – her Cockers love the snow! If you have a photo or video you would like to share for Canine Chronicle’s photo of the day, email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, celebrates its 26th anniversary with more than $535,000 in new canine health research grants awarded this year. CHF was founded by the American Kennel Club as an independent, 501c3 non-profit organization in February 1995 to focus [...]
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Differences Between a Handler and a Ring Jockey.
Show Name: Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club NOHS Results Location: Lakeland, FL Show Date: Friday, February 12, 2021 Don Meyer • Email: BillMeyerPhoto@gmail.com Judge Ms. Edy Dykstra-Blum NOHS Dog Reg: CH Kelly Steele’s One For All All For One NOHS Breed: Miniature Schnauzer NOHS Handler: Geri Kelly NOHS Owner: Suzanne Steele & Geri Kelly
The Spring Fling Weekend Premium List is available online now. These shows consist of the Troy Kennel Club and Trap Falls Kennel Club. The shows will be held at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, MA on Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th 2021. Entries open on February 25 2021 at 9:00 [...]
Due to the world sanitary situation (Covid-19), the Asociación Canófila Costarricense (ACC) informs that the 2020 FCI Americas and Caribbean Section Show to be held in San José (CR) which was first postponed to May 2, 2021, is again postponed to June 27, 2021. We all look forward to welcoming you in San José. Best regards, Y. De Clercq FCI Executive Director
Thank you to Dennis and Katey Brown for sharing this beautiful photo of their Pointer puppy enjoying a gorgeous winter day. We think their title of Shades of Winter is a great description! If you have a photo or video you would like to share for Canine Chronicle’s photo of the day, email Cheslie at [...]
In many professional fields, recertification, continuing education, and evaluations are part of the requirements for renewing licensure. Previously, American Kennel Club judges were required to take and pass a “Rules and Policies” test prior to attaining Permit Status. They have been subject to evaluations in the form “observations” and “Breed Commentary” with the American Kennel Club Executive Conformation Field Representative during the process of going from Permit Status to Regular Status.
Now that an additional recertification of a judge’s knowledge of procedures and policies will be required every five years, many in the judging community have varying opinions on the decision. They also have ideas on other ways judges can be more effective in the ring. Here is what a few of them want to share on the subject.
Show Name: Cyclone Country Kennel Club of Ames Location: Des Moines, IA Show Date: Sunday, February 21, 2021 Total Entry: 1654 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Cindy Vogels Show Photographer(s): Ellen & Pete Melia • Website: www.meliaphotography.com Dog Reg: GCHG Vanderbilt N Printemps Lucky Strike [Dog] Breed: Samoyed Handler: Laura King Owner: C Pacht, M [...]
