The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of judge Mr. Doug Holloway Jr., known to most as Dougie. Born into the sport of dogs, Dougie attended dog shows from a young age with his father Roy Holloway. He later worked as an assistant to George Alston. In 1997, Dougie led Pa, aka Ch. [...]
A few months back, while trapped in traffic, I began idly spinning the dial, seeking some radio diversion. Expecting nothing, I stopped when I heard “upcoming interview with Tommy Tomlinson, (so what) …about his new book on show dogs and dog shows!” Bumper to bumper on the Northern State suddenly seemed more bearable.
“A person’s best friend is their dog” has long been accepted as a truism–and for good reason. Because, for an extremely high percentage of dog owners, it really is true. This remarkable bond between humans and dogs is no less true than that the sun will rise in the east every morning. Like an eastern sunrise, the bond between humans and dogs is always there whether it’s visible or not.
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to celebrate their 140th anniversary with the Empire State Building by lighting the skyscraper with their signature colors; blue and white. The AKC is the foremost source for all things dogs and continues to promote canine health and responsible dog ownership throughout the years. “We are thrilled that The Empire [...]
Maybe you’ve seen this happen, or maybe you’ve been the recipient of it: the judge assists the handler to present their dog better.
RIP RANNY GREEN By David Frei My great and longtime (50+ years) friend, Ranny Green, passed this morning (9/9) after a long battle with cancer. Ranny was Talented, accomplished and everyone’s friend. Quite simply, he was an all-around good guy. I am going to share many of the great things he did in his life, but [...]
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is excited to announce its newest exhibit, Presidential Dogs: Canine Companions in the White House, which will run September 18th through January 5th. The exhibition explores the fact that dogs, as well as other pets, have played a significant role in the lives of the President of the United [...]
Form follows function.” It’s a mantra in the dog show world. And just about every judge’s education seminar focuses on how a breed’s particular form helps it do the job it was bred to do.
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