How to Choose A Disinfectant: Make an Informed Decision
While the statements above may sound logical and convincing, basing your disinfection program on these misconceptions can put your animals in danger.
“Author Archive”
A follow-up: On Breed Standards
In the immediately preceding issue of this magazine, the subject of breed standards and their central purpose was revisited and broached from various perspectives. Some discussion was offered as to how, and to what extent, we go about interpreting what is meant by the written word and the role which these descriptions play.
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The Other Side – Reality in the Dog Game is Just a Matter of Perception
by Mary C. Lamphier From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, November, 1993 Many people believe that reality is a black and white thing, and that it never changes. Reality, however, is as much a matter of perception as anything and reality changes in relation to the perceptions through which it is filtered. The Belmont [...]
The 7 Year Itch · Part 3
by Dr. Quentin N. La Ham From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, June, 1992 PART 3 More often than not, judging involves trade-offs. This is the basis upon which respected judges interchange the same group of dogs because they rate factors differently in reaching a decision. That is as it should be and one [...]
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Facebook LIVE – With Kennel Visit with Kay Peiser of Kaylen Kennels
Varying Focus
In the not-too-distant past I had occasion to discuss a certain pedigreed-dog breeding program with a very good friend of mine who has been involved with her breed for more years than she probably cares to remember. In this endeavor she has been highly successful and, over time, has managed to establish a lineage of some distinction and prominence.
The 7 Year Itch · Part 2
Why, regardless of the breed in question, do so many judges adopt the position of ‘first pick the type you like and then pick the best mover from among them?’ I do not hesitate to suggest that in many cases the reverse would be preferable if the best interest of the breed is at stake and it should so be. Why not pick your best movers first, if indeed the final test of conformation is in the movement of the dog, and then find the best types among them? The outcome can be very rewarding.
The 7 Year Itch
Articles espousing the merits of type occur intermittently but of late there seems to me to be more than the usual number. Whenever I have found these testimonials in my 40-plus years of active involvement in our sport, they are usually lopsidedly promulgated by persons who have great-headed and -coated dogs with little else to brag about. These persons can be very vociferous tending to think of a dog as ever so pretty but seemingly willing to ignore the fact that to be a good dog, pretty is not good enough. The dog should be beautiful and there is a vast difference between the two adjectives.
What’s Cookin’? Peanut butter and carrot “pupcakes”
Restaurants are closed and who wants takeout every night? We know you’re cooking! The Canine Chronicle wants the recipe for the favorite dish you are making while you are waiting for dog shows to start again. Send it to us and we’ll share it with everyone in the fancy! Don’t cook? Send us the recipe [...]
