Getting Ready For A Fun Filled Week In Louisville!
Getting ready for a fun-filled week in Louisville! Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
“Author Archive”
Does The Best Dog Always Win?
In what percentage of instances does the best dog actually win? We have all been there, standing dumbfounded when a certain dog consistently beats your perfect dog! Not that ego or unbiased opinion ever comes into play.
DST – Will Alexander Interviews Donald Sturz
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! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Donald Sturz. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Did You Know – New Yorkers LOVE The “DOGS”!
My opinion on this could be somewhat tainted as I am a lifelong New Yorker…but the numbers don’t lie!
The First NOHS Regional Show Is A Success
When the AKC announced the creation of NOHS regional events last year, the news was met with some skepticism and plenty of questions. Many of these have been answered with the advent of the first Regional NOHS event, held with the Lakeland Winterhaven Kennel Club’s Strawberry Classic in Florida, just days after Westminster.
Breed Priorities – The Border Terrier
Developed along the Scotland/England border, the Border Terrier is a functional working terrier. Their job was to catch and kill the fox and other vermin in the area that preyed on local sheep. The Border Terrier had to have legs long enough to fol-low the foxhounds and horses. They needed to be small enough to dig and go to ground after the fox. They had the temperament that let them get along with the hounds. They needed a coat that would protect them from the rough terrain and harsh weather. Their breed standard focuses on the features that support these functions. Unique to the breed is its characteristic “otter” head.
The Gray Ghost – A Brief History Of The Weimaraner
I’ve always admired the aristocratic bearing of the Weimaraner. It’s something that goes far deeper than just his iconic coloring; everything about him simply oozes a sense of nobility. This is a dog that will certainly turn heads.
Jayne Mansfield’s Death And The Chihuahuas That Survived
Two things: Americans never shake this weird fascination with headline tragedies. The Titanic…although it hit that iceberg 100+ years ago, we never stop revisiting that sad story. The other thing is that dog people, although not immune to that other obsession, reflexively seek out the dog element of the story. It’s true. I bet a lot of us can name every single dog–never mind the specific breeds–that went down on April 15, 1912.
Well Beyond The Dollar-And-A-Half
The AKC recently announced that the event service fee for conformation events will increase from $3.00 per entry to $4.50 beginning October 1, 2025–a 50% increase. Along with the recording fee of $.50 per entry, clubs will now pay $5.00 to AKC for every dog entered at their shows. Backlash from clubs and exhibitors was swift and furious.
From The Publisher
The 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is history; and to say it was a success would be a massive understatement if crowd sentiment is a barometer.
