The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of Dr. David Doane of Jonesborough, Tennessee. Dr. Doane was a longtime AKC Judge of all Toy, Non-Sporting, Terrier breeds and Best in Show. He and his wife bred Dalmatians under the Greenstarr Dalmatian prefix. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during [...]
From a breeder’s standpoint, Red Brucie was a dream come true. His son was the icing on the cake. But it was pretty nice icing. After his second Westminster victory, Arthur Roland’s effusive report in the New York Sun report captured public reaction to this canine superstar. “There was amazing unanimity that it was by far the best of all Westminsters.
Fircot was England’s preeminent source of cream and apricot Miniatures. It was also making notable progress with an ice white strain based on the young stud Snow Boy of Fircot.
204 – August, 2013 Isabell Stoffers started in dogs in the 1940s with a Doberman. She bought her first Whippet in the ‘60s and started her line of “Runners” Whippets. She was always proud to say that her Whippets competed in Conformation, Obedience, ARM Racing, Lure Coursing, Open Field Coursing, Agility, and Junior Showmanship. She [...]
300 – August, 2013 (click to see full digital story) text and illustrations by Ria Hörter Courtesy Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, Uruguay The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 86 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that [...]
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Brown epitomized the fabulously wealthy fanciers who launched the first wave of the rise of America’s purebred dog scene. Their success was largely built on the firm bedrock of British dog experts. Thanks to them, many breeds arrived prepackaged and ready to serve.
Many breeds experienced radical transformations during the late ‘30s and early ‘40s. Dachshunds may top that list. In 1924 AKC registered 43 Dachshunds. In 1934, annual registrations exceeded 1200, a 3000% increase.
The Norfolk Terrier, one of the smaller working terrier breeds is now almost 80 years old. And what a history this breed has had!
That change finally arrived in the form of Ch. Tejano Texas Kid. The Kid wasn’t the first Chihuahua to score Best in Show wins. But there is no question that he made the breed a serious group contender with a show career fueled by 50 years of pent-up Chihuahua energy.
To their dismay, Westminster’s three judge panel placed him reserve to the Airedale bitch, Ch. Briergate Bright Beauty, handled by Alf Delmont.
