The Big E – Cherished Moments in the Ring
As it often does, my tale begins with a phone call. A fellow Cavalier breeder was inquiring about my availability to judge a specialty show for a regional breed club.
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Brittle – Setting the Benchmark for Wire Fox Terriers
Historic events and famous names have been woven into the fabric of this sport from the start. And that in itself rarely qualifies as an interesting storyline.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the dog show icon pictured in this photo? 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 look [...]
Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation and Golden Retriever Foundation Add Matching Funds for Canine Hemangiosarcoma Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has extended their matched funding opportunity for the 2018 Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative. To date, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has matched $250,000 in donations made to CHF’s Hemangiosarcoma Research Initiative. In early August, the Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF) generously pledged to match donations up to an additional $50,000. Now the Flat-Coated [...]
Table Talk – September 18, 2018
Sadly, our sport lost two icons this past week. Elaine Mathis recently passed away. Elaine judged the Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting groups as well as Best In Show. She and her husband, LaMar, bred Cocker Spaniels under the LaMar prefix. Elaine was a member of the American Spaniel Club Hall of Fame.
History of the Pug
This adorable toy breed has, from its very beginning, always been at the very center of controversy. And, as we hurtle through 2018, that shows no sign of changing anytime soon!
Remembering Elaine Mathis
We received the sad news that Mrs. Elaine Mathis of Temple Terrace, Florida has recently passed away. Mrs. Mathis was a respected AKC Judge of all Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting Groups, as well as Best in Show. Prior to becoming a popular Judge, Elaine and her husband, LaMar successfully bred American Cocker Spaniels [...]
A Perfect Union – Dogs Doing What They Were Bred to Do
Does anyone truly know what “perfect” is? Oh, everyone has a broad idea of what it means–something with no flaws, an ideal type–but is it possible to point at something and say with absolute confidence, “That’s perfect” and have virtually everyone agree with that assessment?
Remembering Patsy Wood – Penllyn Sealyham Terriers
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news that Mrs. Patsy Wood, master breeder of Penllyn Sealyham Terriers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers passed away yesterday, September 17th, 2018. Mrs. Wood enjoyed world-wide success with Pennllyn Sealyham Terriers, breeding nearly 50 Sealyham Terrier and 5 Dandie Dimont Terrier Champions. Notably, she bred Ch. Penllyn Proper Bloke [...]
Answering The Question: “Where Do Judges Come From?”
There comes a moment in most parents’ lives when their child wants to know where babies come from. Often there is blushing and stumbling and trying to find the age-appropriate response. It’s sort of the same way with judges.