Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Otto Date/Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm ET The dogs who served alongside first responders after the September 11 attacks left a legacy far greater than their heroic service. Through years of dedicated research, their lives have provided invaluable insight into canine health, aging, and resilience—impacting how we care for [...]
A Costume Contest was held at The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club Of America National Specialty in College Corner, Ohio this month. The theme for the event was “Swissys On The Silver Screen!” The Entries were scored based on attention to detail, originality, theme execution (traditional), creativity, incorporation of dog(s), and overall appearance. Awards were [...]
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 Deb Shindle for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Cardigan Welsh Corgi, “Mookie,” (GCHP CH Riverside Boss Is Bets [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational. The event took place October 15-18, 2025 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. The five fastest dogs [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Julie Ellingson for sharing these absolutely adorable photos of your son, Daniel! Both of these photos feature Daniel with two different Tri Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies of Julie’s breeding through the years. The first puppy, Flash, is from Julie’s [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Japanese Chin? Tell us about your favorite JAPANESE CHIN of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share [...]
When most people talk about “show condition” they’re talking about maturity and coat. Some do recognize the need for good muscle tone, so they use a treadmill or they road work their dogs. For most dogs in the ring, muscle condition seems to be an afterthought on the part of their owners. Dogs go into the show ring with muscle tone that comes from lounging, not working, and the judge never really gets to see their full potential.
Poodles were developed centuries ago as water dogs and water retri-evers–claimed by both Germany and France. In Germany, they are called Pudel from the German word meaning “to splash”. In France, they are named Caniche or “duck dog” and are thought to be descending from the Barbet. The coat trim was originated by sportsman who shaved the legs, neck, and tail to improve freedom of movement, but left the coat on the chest, hips, and joints for protection from the cold.
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What images do the 1980s conjure up for you? Big hair? Shoulder pads? Michael Jackson’s moonwalk? Pop music? Dynasty? Or maybe it’s ET, The Goonies, leg warmers, or Walkmans?
