But you know what really experienced a bull market last year? Everything related to dogs! The stats are out from the American Pet Products Association, which remains the most reliable indicator of pet related spending habits in the US.
Breeds, like everything else, have their slogans, meant to sum up the basic concept in one neat, short statement. In that regard, the Pug standard has gone through changes, but one phrase has remained the anchor point of every version. The Pug should be multum in parvo. That requirement has never varied even though it’s quite a tall order for any purebred realist.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name the two respected ladies pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle with your photos – We [...]
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Congratulations to Don Sturz and Sean Gillespie who tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony this past weekend. Here’s to many years of love, health, and happiness!!
To follow is the complete entry breakdown of Morris & Essex Kennel Club to be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Somerset, New Jersey. There are 4017 conformation dogs entered in this show. Click here to view the complete entry breakdown for each breed.
In the United States there is a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the much-needed role of explosives detection. After 9/11, Boston, Brussels, New York and London, the number of terrorist attacks continued to increase and so did the demand for these talented dogs.
Have you ever sat outside a ring and watched an unfamiliar breed? Have you looked at the outline or the coat and wondered what is correct for this breed? Or while judging, have you felt like you needed a quick reference?
The Maltese is a very old breed, documented as ex- isting in ancient Greek and Roman literature. It originated in and derives its breed name from Malta, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered to be a part of the Bichon family of dogs which also includes the Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Bolonka, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, and Löwchen.
As soon as it left my lips I was biting my tongue—I know better than to say, “I’ve never had (fill in the blank) in any of my dogs… Because as soon as I say it, that will be the very next thing I have a problem with. And as I was looking upon my three-week old litter, I stupidly said, “I’m so lucky. I’ve never had a single ill puppy, never had to make a life or death decision…”
