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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)—the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)—today announced the launch of a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant program for veterinary technicians/nurses and veterinary assistants funded by donations totaling $200,000 from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Zoetis and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Many working in the [...]
May 14th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Health & Training | Read More »
The judges for the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Terrier Group and Terrier Breeds are as follows: Terrier Group Judge: Mr. William Potter of St. Louis MO Terrier Breed Judges: Mr. Dan Ericsson of Enkoping, Sweden: Airedale Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers (both Varieties), Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Scottish [...]
May 14th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
It can often be a challenge to properly display meaningful ribbons in a home or kennel, especially after many years of involvement in the sport. Some ribbons and photos are framed, while some are merely stored. There have been a myriad of creative ways that dog show fanciers have implemented to display ribbons, from wreathes [...]
May 14th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the great dog icon pictured circa 1938? 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.com with [...]
May 14th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
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! Catlin Cahill shared her very best outtake with us. She is pictured “trying” to take a win photo with her English Setter, Linkin! Do you have [...]
May 14th, 2020 | Posted in The Buzz | Read More »
The AKC supports each club’s informed decision to reschedule, postpone or cancel their respective events, as well as supporting clubs ready to hold events in locations that are open and permit gatherings. As events resume across the country, people need to feel safe while enjoying their dog activities. The AKC urges clubs to take appropriate [...]
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
The judges for the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Working Group and Working Breeds are as follows: Working Group Judge: Ms. Judy A. Harrington of Monson, MA Working Breed Judges: Mr. Johan Becerra-Hernandez of San Juan, Puerto Rico: Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Dogo Argentinos, Newfoundlands, Samoyeds. Mr. Dana P. Cline of Hodges, SC: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, [...]
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
Thank you to Erika Peters for sharing this adorable video of her 7 month old Akita puppy discovering door guards for the first time. It looks like playing with the door guards will be a fun new pastime for this sweet guy! He is Finigan Irr-Par Lightning Strike. If you have a video you would [...]
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
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! Thank you to Pamela Isaacson for sharing her best outtake. This outtake is actually a celebration of her dog’s retirement from the ring with a Group [...]
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in The Buzz | Read More »
As mentioned in a previous alert, the House of Representatives had added language to a large omnibus bill that would prohibit breed-specific laws and protect the rights of dog owners and the health and safety of dogs when an owner is accused (but not convicted) of cruelty or neglect. The language for both these provisions are based on bills supported by the AKC and the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners.
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
