by Peri Norman Originally published: October 2015 I bought my first show dog in 1971. The world of dog shows and purebred dog breeders has been turned on its axis several times since then. Since my beginnings in purebred dogs, there has been a revolution in my thinking. Early in my time as a purebred [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this current judge handling a Black Cocker Spaniel? What about the judge? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
Where Do I Stay? Click HERE to find the WKC room blocks at our preferred hotels, and be certain to reference the WKC Room Block in making your reservation. You may also find this information on our website under the Exhibitors tab. Rooms are filling up quickly, and we encourage you to make your reservations early. Be sure to ask the hotels [...]
Were you able to name this current professional handler? Answer: Blake Hansen Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
By Lisa Dubé Forman Originally published: October 2012 Our purebred dog conformation events have been transformed. The first sentence in the AKC Mission Statement is, “The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.” I would suggest “…and breeding [...]
Send us your #Throwback Thursday photos! We want to share your photo on Throwback Thursday. Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
Calling all photographers! Think your dog has that star quality? The AKC’s Family Dog Magazine invites people to participate in the 44th Annual AKC Publications Photo Contest. The contest is open now through February 8th, 2023. Family Dog Magazine asks participants to enter and follow this year’s theme, “Dogs in Action”. Entries are judged based [...]
Were you able to name this exhibitor showing his Pembroke? Answer: Craig Wiggins Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
From: AKC Canine Health Foundation By: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Search and rescue dogs and military working dogs provide valuable services to help keep us safe, but they are often deployed to areas contaminated with hazardous materials such as petroleum products, heavy metals, and volatile organic solvents. Regular decontamination of the dogs’ fur and skin [...]
By William Given Originally published October 2012 photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott In the August issue I provided ten helpful hints for juniors. Number 5 on the list was, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Over-handling is, I believe, the most common handling error being made by juniors in the ring today. I stated, “Too [...]