Today, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced a measure to require that all dogs imported into the U.S. meet minimum health standards as demonstrated in a health certificate issued by a recognized veterinary authority in the country of origin. The Senate Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2021 joins companion measure HR 4239 [...]
The Canine Chronicle has another great photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name the two dog folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? 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 Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle [...]
Spectators first time at dog shows. Scene #40. This latest episode of the “Cromicles” cannot be missed!
Show Name: James River Kennel Club Location: Salem, VA Show Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Total Entry: 970 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Linda Robey Show Photographer(s): John Ashbey • Website: johnashbey.com Dog Reg: GCHS Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic [Bitch] Breed: Lagotti Handler: Phil Booth Owner: V Malzoni Jr., S Zdunic Sinkovic & [...]
Welcome to this series on Canine Chronicle TV called Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship with Michael Hill. In this episode Michael talks with David Stout about how showing in juniors prepared him for life. The Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship series – Michael interviews people who showed in Juniors and discusses how the lessons they learned have helped them [...]
Yes, Dogs are our life, but we all have some sort of a side passion. A little something, we do to otherwise occupy our minds. I have always been amazed by the number of Motor Heads in the dog world.
Embark Veterinary, Inc. – a canine genetics startup company that graduated from Cornell’s McGovern Center business incubator in late 2017 – announced $75 million in venture funding on July 26. Founded in 2015 by Adam Boyko, associate professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, and his brother Ryan Boyko, Embark’s CEO, the company will use [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Clifford W. Steele and Jeffrey Wright have been hired as Executive Field Representatives in Conformation, with Mr. Steele covering the New England area, and Mr. Wright covering the Midwest. Both started their positions in July 2021. “Both Clifford and Jeffrey have been handling dogs for [...]
It may seem unbelievable, but at one time AKC often shared detailed information about its legal wrangles. Transcripts, depositions, and trial verdicts were published in the AKC Gazette. Needless to say, this was never an official policy and there was no altruistic motive attached to these uncharacteristic episodes of transparency.
The fancy suffered great loss this past week. Connie Gerstner Miller passed away with dear friends and family at her side while she was in hospice. Connie’s passion for our sport and her dogs was second to none, and she always lit up the room with her vital personality. She was an amazing mentor and was loved by all that knew her. Rest well, my friend. The fancy misses you already.
