Banning breed-specific laws (BSL) is probably the most common issue on which most animal advocates agree – yet it is one of the most difficult issues to pass. Last week, advocates in Missouri tried numerous political maneuvers to finally pass a law banning breed-specific policies in the state, but unfortunately none were successful. In 2019, [...]
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! Let us know at cheslie@caninechronicle.com. Thank [...]
New York, NY- At a special meeting of the American Kennel Club Board of Directors held on April 6, 2020, the Board elected Theodore (Ted) E. Phillips, MBA, CPA, CGMA, as the new Chief Financial Officer. Phillips has over 30 years’ experience in Finance and Asset Management; he comes to AKC as the former Director [...]
Do you know the true function of these Working Dogs as taken from their breed standard? Check below for the correct answers in bold! Question #1 - “An immensely powerful working dog bred to deter sheep-stealing wolves and other predators on snowy mountaintops.” A) Saint Bernard B) Komondor C) Great Pyrenees D) Anatolian Shepherd Question #2 - “Bred to [...]
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! Lisa Maki shared her best outtake with us. She notes that her cheesy smile is inexplicable. We can certainly tell she was excited with the win! [...]
It is time to put your thinking caps on! For today’s Virtual Dog Show, we are asking our readers to be the judge and place the following three Welsh Terrier Dogs First, Second and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Standard for the Welsh Terrier is available online here. As quoted from the [...]
By Cheslie Pickett Smithey “It’s a small world”, is an idiom that can often be used in context of the dog show community. There are many overlaps in the dog show “world” including ties to the horse show community. Three Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner-handlers have similar backgrounds as ambitious AQHA competitors. Stephanie Grogg, Kelli Alhadef, [...]
Animal Health International Inc. (AHI), a Colorado corporation that obtains prescription drugs for animals from manufacturers for further distribution to veterinarians, farms, feedlots, and other facilities, was sentenced today, through its corporate counsel, in U.S. District Court after previously pleading guilty in February 2020 to introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. At the time of [...]
Canine Chronicle Cocktail Hour Rewind – Enjoy reminiscing of years past! Show Name: Kokomo Kennel Club Location: Greentown, IN Show Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017 Total Entry: 500 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Mark Lucas Dog Reg: GCH Cher Amis Center Of Attention [Dog] Breed: Bichon Frise Handler: Lisa Bettis Owner: D Mathog, E Charles, R Wolfe & L [...]
Canine Chronicle Cocktail Hour Rewind – Enjoy reminiscing of years past! Show Name: Blennerhassett Kennel Club Location: Marietta, OH Show Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015 Total Entry: 420 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Kenneth Buxton Dog Reg: GCh Ashdown’s Time To Thrill [Dog] Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) Black Handler: Linda Pitts Owner: C Douglas, J Beaudoin, B Van Deman [...]
