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On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Land Development Regulation Commission of Marion County, Florida, will hold a public hearing on “Limitations on Ownership and Possession of Dogs and Cats for unincorporated areas of the county”. The proposal includes updated, restrictive definitions impacting dog ownership in the county, including commercial breeder (new), high volume breeder (new), and kennel (amended). It also would limit the [...]
March 4th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced a new grant for research to examine the effects of therapy dog interactions on heart and brain activity. This grant was awarded to a team of researchers at the University of Wollongong, led by Jillian Teo, PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wollongong, along [...]
March 4th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

By: Chris Robinson There are numerous stories of heroic canine rescues and dogs that either have been trained or have learned to detect seizures, low blood sugar and some forms of cancer among other health issues. We all know that dogs are sensitive to our emotions. If there is tension and stress in the house [...]
March 3rd, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Several recent experiences occurred causing me to review and change my mind about things that were always considered to be true. It all happened because of three well-known problems that were being included in a new book I was writing. My research uncovered information that was contrary to some of the long-accepted truths that had been told and accepted by breeders in the dog world. These events reminded that when the information you have seems to be overwhelming and convincing, it can still be wrong. And so it was, with each of these topics despite their acceptance by experienced breeders and owners.
March 2nd, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

By Amy Fernandez These days show photographers are taken for granted. That final point, first major, there’s always someone on hand to commemorate the big occasion. Likewise, we can rest assured that the forthcoming pictures will be topnotch, professional quality. Dog show photography has actually been around so long that, in more than one case, [...]
March 1st, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina M. DiNardo as AKC President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. DiNardo will step into this leadership role following Dennis Sprung, ensuring a seamless transition as the organization continues its mission to advocate for purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. “We [...]
February 28th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

Dennis B. Sprung will complete his remarkable career at the American Kennel Club effective March 31, 2025. He has been the President and Chief Executive Officer since 2003, and prior to that held multiple important positions including AKC Delegate and Judge, Executive Field Representative, Vice Presidencies, Chief Operating Officer, and Show Chairman of AKC National [...]
February 28th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,The Buzz | Read More »

by Gerry Meisels Within the last few years, the little phrase “It Is What It Is” seems to have become ever more popular, and we see it crop up more and more often. I first heard a professional handler use it, and today I hear it not only at the shows and at kennel club [...]
February 28th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
February 27th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »

Dog shows are the best resource for learning for anyone from the first time dog owner to the experienced breeder or handler. One of the original intents for dog shows was to provide education about purebred dogs to the local community in which the show is held. Not that the objectives have changed for dog [...]
February 27th, 2025 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »