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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 Papillon dogs First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Breed Standard for the Papillon is available here. As quoted from the AKC [...]
May 13th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine have teamed up to offer a series of webinars featuring leaders in the field of veterinary health research that offer practical advice on common health concerns as well as information on cutting-edge research to benefit all dogs. Mark your calendar for next week’s free webinar “Recent Advances in [...]
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured,Health & Training | Read More »

The judges for the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Sporting Group and Sporting Breeds are as follows: Sporting Group Judge: Mr. Frank Kane of North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Sporting Breed Judges: Ms. Pamela Bruce of Welland, Ontario, Canada: American Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels (all Varieties), English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels Field Spaniels, Irish Water [...]
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

Can you name the knowledgeable and respected AKC judge pictured showing circa 1974? Let us know your guesses at cheslie@caninechronicle.com. We look forward to your participation!
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

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 Brittany bitches First, Second and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Standard for Brittanys is available online here. As quoted from the AKC Standard, [...]
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in The Buzz | Read More »

The following chart provides information on COVID-19 shelter in place/closure orders with respect to rules impacting access to pet care, supplies, and services. This document will be updated to reflect changing circumstances as new information becomes available.
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Embark are launching a partnership to investigate potential genetic factors that may lead to Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. If successful, the study could yield a first-of-its-kind test to inform dog owners and veterinarians of the risk that a dog will develop DCM, thus allowing for early detection and the potential [...]
May 12th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Health & Training | Read More »

Emmy award-winning journalist and pet lover, Maria Menounos, teams up with Purina to welcome the four and two-legged stars to the small screen on Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and 7:00 p.m. CT/MT Purina, NBC and ‘Better Together’ podcast host, Maria Menounos, are giving pet lovers the perfect excuse to cuddle up on the [...]
May 11th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

The judges for the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Herding Group & Herding Breeds are as follows: Herding Group Judge: Mr. William P. Shelton of Pomona, CA Herding Breed Judges: Mr. Johan Becerra-Hernandez of San Juan, Puerto Rico: Bearded Collies, Border Collies, German Shepherd Dogs. Mr. Dana P. Cline of Hodges, SC: Australian Cattle Dogs, Bouvier des Flanders, Collies (both Varieties), [...]
May 11th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the respected AKC Judge pictured circa 1979? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Helen Stein! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would [...]
May 11th, 2020 | Posted in Featured,The Buzz | Read More »