Congratulations to #TeamGSMD and The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America for winning the Royal Canin #TeamDog photo contest. #TeamGSMD submitted the most photos of all breeds to win the huge grand prize. The winner of this photo contest was announced last night on Animal Planet’s broadcast of the 2018 AKC National Championship. The [...]
National Champion Beats Dogs from 49 States and 21 Countries GCHP CH Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey, a Whippet known as “Whiskey,” triumphed over more than 5,000 entries to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 15-16, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. ”Whiskey,” owned by Justin Smithey& Dr. Ken Latimer and [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) has gained full AKC recognition. This new addition to the AKC registry became eligible to compete in its group on January 1, 2019. “We’re excited to have the Azawakh join the AKC family,” [...]
Exhibitors are reminded that postal entries for Crufts close on Monday 7th January (postmarked) and online entries on Monday 21st January. The Gundog group will be shown on Thursday 7th March; Working and Pastoral on Friday 8th; Terriers and Hounds on Saturday 9th; and Utility and Toys on Sunday 10th. For the first time at Crufts, three newly-approved [...]
Are you making a New Year’s resolution for 2019? While many people set goals to get healthy in the new year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Pet Food Institute (PFI) encourage pet owners to proactively review their pet’s health in 2019, as well. “Just as you should consult your physician before embarking on [...]
The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, one of the world’s premiere dog shows, returns to Animal Planet on January 1, 2019 at 6PM ET/PT. The four-hour New Year’s Day special will feature thousands of dogs from around the world competing for various titles across multiple events and more than $150,000 in prize money, [...]
National Shiba Club of America Friday, December 14, 2018 Orlando, FL Judge Kathleen Ronald Best in Specialty: GCHP Frerose Good Time Charlie Handler: Bobby Schoenfeld Owner: F Duane & D Murphy Breeder: Frederick Duane & Diane Murphy
We are sad to report the passing of MBIS/MBISS GCHP Sandpiper’s Let Freedom Ring SDHF OS on December 22, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. Freedom was not only a beautiful and successful show dog, but also a steadfast companion to owner Toyomi Tsumura and owner-handler Tara and Bruce Schultz. The Canine Chronicle extends [...]
We know all about the urban dog lifestyle with its daycare programs, managed weekend activities, nannies, dog walkers, fashion galas etc. As if all that’s not bad enough, we now have weekly doggy hiking excursions. Yes, a professional doggy tour guide will peel lazy, old Fido off of your sofa and for a mere $130 drive him up to Bear Mountain or some similarly rustic environment and, well…do what you are supposed to do when you have a dog;let it off the lead to run around for awhile. Obviously the dogs like it; after all they have been reveling in this exact dog/owner bonding experience forever.
Today’s signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts made by Purina and others to reshape the way domestic violence victims and their pets are cared for in the United States. The newly enacted PAWS Act, included in the bill, received bi-partisan Congressional support and will [...]
