Maybe you caught the January 6 New York Times feature on canine intelligence titled, ‘Sit, Stay, Speak’. Basically, there is a new training device on the market promising to streamline communication with that alien species lurking under your kitchen table. Since its launch a few months ago, a flood of how-to books have added to this brand new approach to canine communication.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the top dogs in the nation were crowned from an overall combined entry of more than 800 dogs this past weekend at the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC Rally® National Championship. Competitions [...]
I’ve always loved walking in the woods with my dogs, preferably with a shotgun nestled in the crook of my arm. But, even when it’s not hunting season and the shotgun remains behind the door of the gun cabinet, a walk in the woods with a dog is a very pleasurable experience.
Pictured above as a baby, this Australian Shepherd is a Multiple All-Breed Best In Show winner and Multiple Reserve Best In Show winner. She was the Best Of Breed winner at the 2024 National Specialty and is currently America’s #1 Australian Shepherd Breed & All-Breed and #2 Herding Dog! Can you name this current show [...]
PETA specifically targeted some of the most popular breeds of man’s best friend — bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Dachshunds and the Chinese Shar-Pei. Plaintiffs asked Manhattan Supreme Court to stop the AKC from backing these standards that alleged “cause deformities, great suffering and premature death” to these animals. Read the entire NBC news story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/peta-files-suit-american-kennel-club-demanding-end-deformed-breeding-rcna217736
No one wants to think about getting old or sick, but as responsible dog owners, we must think about what would happen to our dogs if we became incapacitated or died. Everyone should have a written plan for the care for their dogs in the event of an accident, illness, or death. Share this plan with the significant people in your life! Every day we hear about dogs that end up homeless or confiscated because the owner couldn’t care for them. Do not assume that family members will be willing or able to take on the responsibility of caring for your beloved pets!
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Liz Irvin for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Airedale Terrier, CH Phaireborn’s Glory of Jafeica, doing what he was [...]
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The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the AKC Agility Premier Cup presented by Pet Perfect by Shaw Floors. This year’s event took place on May 2nd at Fort Stewart, GA as part of AKC Salutes the Troops, a weekend [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Meredith Moore for sharing these photos of your son, Connor, and his Newfoundland, Storm. Meredith says, “My son, Connor, grew up with Newfoundlands. He just enjoys keeping our current dog, Storm, in shape and entertains him. He also always [...]
