The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a product of crosses of breeds that Europeans brought to southern Africa with native dogs available. The crosses introduc-ed or produced the ridge which is a hallmark of the breed–a length of hair growing in the reverse direction on the back. It is the only fully AKC-recognized breed with this feature.
One of the things I love most about my job(s) is they allow me to continue to learn about something I am passionate about! Regardless of how long we have been in dogs, there is always something to learn, and everyone should realize we can only improve by taking advantage of every opportunity to expand [...]
Ronald J. Lombardi 88 of Brooksville, FL AKC Judge and Schnauzer Breeder died on May 25, 2024. Ron and his wife Pat were members of the International Kennel Club of Chicago and Park Shore KC in Chicago, as well as founding members of the Elgin, ILL KC. They were also members of The Standard Schnauzer [...]
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 Chantel Nahoopii for sharing this Form Follows Function photo! Laeahi is pictured at 6 months of age earning her first Junior [...]
This sport has always maintained a schizophrenic relationship with glitzy promotion. On one side, we want to focus strictly on the agenda of our dedication to breed improvement
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Lindsey Cook for sharing this adorable photo of your daughter, Melia, and her English Setter puppy, Meeka. What a beautiful pair. Do your children train the puppies? Do they love to groom the dogs and get them show ready? Do [...]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Non-Sporting group; an ancient Chinese breed dating back more than 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty. I am a compact, medium-sized dog – a broad ‘hippopotamus’ muzzle; a blue-black tongue; small, sunken eyes with a scowling expression; tiny triangular ears; abundant folds of loose skin [...]
Heart disease is a common problem in dogs and, just as in people, can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. The topic of heart disease in dogs is not a simple matter, in large part because of its complex nature. There are a number of different types of heart diseases–with both similar and different signs and symptoms, as well as different diagnosis and treatments.
On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives. The Canine Chronicle expresses gratitude to all who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Whitney Perry showing the Old English to judge Sandy Goldman Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
