Bianca Ayala bred and co-owns a very special Great Dane, “Tonka”, with Courtney Leigh. Tonka is Ayala’s fourth generation of careful breeding, but he is particularly unique as he is her first titled therapy dog. Tonka has certification to assist in schools, courtrooms and in hospitals as a Therapy Dog. He is a favorite therapy [...]
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the handler and judge pictured in this week’s Throwback?
Q: Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) has indicated that a pet dog whose owner had contracted COVID-19 had been tested for SARS-CoV-2 and that multiple tests over several days’ time had come back “weak positive.” Do you have more information and should we be worried for our pets or for ourselves? A: [...]
Earlier this week we we asked our readers if puppies were keeping them busy at home, Maggie Mott of Kamgaard Norwegian Elkhounds answered with a resounding “Yes!”. Maggie is thrilled to be busy at home with a beautiful litter that was conceived with the aid of 20+ year old frozen semen. The sire is SBIS [...]
What accomplishment in the sport of purebred dogs are you most proud of?
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.
Thank you to Morgan Roberts for sharing this fun photo of her Miniature Poodle enjoying the first signs of spring this week in Alabama! We think her spring wardrobe is also very fitting! If you have a photo you would like to share for Canine Chronicle’s photo of the day, email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com.
We received the sad news that Dr. Goran Bodegard of Stockholm, Sweden passed away this week at 80 years old. Dr. Bodegard was a world renowned breeder of Greyhounds and also a highly respected Swedish FCI Judge of All Breeds. Dr. Bodegard’s passion for breeding Greyhounds began with his first litter in 1966. As a [...]
Thank you to Bonnie Wagaman for sharing this special keepsake to share with our readers – a photo of Wilma as a young puppy! Wilma’s complete win record is far too numerous to list, but includes being the #1 Working Dog for 2018 and 2019 and a two time Westminster Working Group winner. Wilma is [...]
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing commitment to combatting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and providing flexibility across FDA-regulated industries, the agency announced today that it intends to temporarily not enforce certain requirements in order to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal health needs during the pandemic. “The FDA recognizes the [...]
