Conference aims to examine possible solutions to the shortage of detection dogs Raleigh, NC-The American Kennel Club will host the 2018 AKC US Dog Detection Conference Tuesday, August 28th – Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection in the United States. The Conference [...]
To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support the people and pets who have been impacted. These funds will help support immediate rescue efforts, purchase much-needed supplies, and fund rebuilding initiatives for individuals and communities affected by the fire. In times of natural disaster, Purina’s goal is to provide [...]
We received the sad news that Clint Harris passed away this week. Mr. Harris was a well known judge of All Breeds. He was also a highly successful handler prior to becoming a judge. Notably, he piloted Ch. Chinoe’s Adamant James to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club in 1971 and 1972. The Canine Chronicle [...]
We received the sad news that AKC Judge Mrs. Joyce Geshwiler of Columbia, Tennessee has recently passed away. Mrs. Geshwiler and her husband Bill were AKC Judges and English Cocker Spaniel breeders, with Joyce judging the Hound Group, various Sporting and Herding breeds as well as Best in Show. Joyce and Bill were intimately involved [...]
The Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) is a collaborative effort to increase the number of trained practitioners in companion animal theriogenology (reproductive health) and clinical genetics. The funders, AKC and CHF, and their partners at the TF announce that the University [...]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Mrs. Glenda Dawkins of Altoona, Florida. Mrs. Dawkins was a longtime popular and respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. She, along with her husband Pete Dawkins, were professional handlers prior [...]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that David Krogh of Tualatin, Oregon passed away. Mr. Krogh was a respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. Before becoming an AKC Judge, Mr. Krogh and his wife, Sharon, were successful breeders of Miniature Pinschers under the K-Roc [...]
We are sad to report the untimely passing of the Top Winning Pomeranian of All Time GCh. HiTimes What The Inferno. As everyone remembers, Danny was piloted by professional handler Curtiss Smith to #1 Toy and #2 Dog All Breeds in 2015 and the #1 Toy and #6 Dog All Breeds in 2014. He was [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. These reports are unusual because DCM is occurring in breeds not typically genetically prone to the disease. The [...]
On June 10th, 2018 The American Kennel Club held the its first AKC Education Summit at the DoubleTree Hotel in Newark, NJ, just ahead of the quarterly Delegates Meeting. There were over 300 attendees representing various Parent and All-Breed clubs from around the country to learn valuable information that they can take back to their [...]
