By Amy Fernandez Contrary to perceptions fostered by PETA or ASPCA, America’s pets seem to be living the high life. Multiple statistics reveal annual spending hikes in every sector of this economic nonessential. The pet industry pocketed a cool $50 billion last year. But that’s far from the only unequivocal evidence to confirm America’s relentless [...]
Chicago Tribune Article by Linda Girardi VCA Aurora Animal Hospital has a sign at its main entrance alerting dog owners of a canine influenza outbreak that has veterinarians taking precautions to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease. “We have a Step-Down Ward to keep dogs suspected of having the canine flu. If full-blown symptoms of [...]
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis(HFH) in Irish Terriers, following consultation with breed clubs. Hyperkeratosis (Cracked Pad) is a defect which is very rare in Irish Terriers, the incidence of which has reduced in recent years due to the dedication of responsible breeders. The laboratories that the Kennel Club [...]
Show Name: Wichita Kennel Club Location: Valley Center, KS Show Date: Monday, April 6, 2015 Total Entry: 1034 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Lesley Hiltz Dog Reg: GCh Sporting Fields Shameless [Bitch] Breed: Whippet Handler: Amanda Giles Owner: B Call, J Cooney-Waterhouse, D Butt & A Giles Breeder: Dionne Butt & Amanda Giles Reserve Dog [...]
The Angeles Canyon Dog Club in City of Industry, California is sponsoring an ice cream social event in support of Take The Lead. The price is twenty dollars per person for all you can eat ice cream for the entire day. There will also be the very popular Chuck A Duck competition during groups to [...]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week avery Happy Birthday, including Chris Jones, Ron Scott, Will Alexander, Carla Sanchez and Gwen DeMilta!
by Jason Horowitz Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin and his wife, Tonette, had planned to spend a recent Friday night at the Nashua home of Jennifer Horn, the New Hampshire Republican chairwoman. Then he heard about Al, the Horns’ beloved Dalmatian-Catahoula Leopard mix. The dinner was promptly moved to a restaurant in nearby Bedford. “The governor’s [...]
Show Name: Apple Valley Kennel Club Location: Victorville, CA Show Date: Sunday, April 5, 2015 Total Entry: 796 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Linda Stevens Dog Reg: GCh Eversos Toein The Line JH [Dog] Breed: Retriever (Labrador) Handler: Robert Scott Owner: M Mossman & S Perrine Breeder: S Perrine & J Acker Reserve Dog Reg: [...]
Show Name: Tropical Toy Dog Fanciers of Hawaii Location: Honolulu, HI Show Date: Sunday, April 5, 2015 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. C Michael Benson Total Entry: 100 #1- Dog Reg: Ch Blakswan Risingstar One For The Road [Dog] Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: John Gaidos Owner: J Gaidos, A Halemann & S Bailey Breeder: Salina [...]
Show Name: Hutchinson Kennel Club Location: Valley Center, KS Show Date: Sunday, April 5, 2015 Total Entry: 1639 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Edd Bivin Dog Reg: GCh Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Breed: German Shepherd Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: P McElheney, K Boyles, D Stern, P Buckles & P Dukeman Breeder: P McElheney [...]
