The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine have made the free webinar on mental stimulation in dogs available to watch on demand. Presenter, Dr. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB is the Editor-In-Chief of the Jounral of Veterinary Behavior – Clinical Applications and Research. This webinar teaches the importance of mental stimulation in dogs and [...]
The Kennel Club has analysed extensive data from its pedigree records to launch ground-breaking research that will help breeders to improve genetic health and protect the future of our favourite dog breeds. The 35-year review, which is the most comprehensive research project of its kind, analyses Kennel Club data from 1980 to 2014 for all [...]
The Hempstead Town Board is continuing to debate a proposal that would regulate breeders, pet sellers, and mandate the sterilization of dogs prior to sale- even if they are only 8 weeks old. Residents of the Town of Hempstead are encouraged to contact the Hempstead Town Board as soon as possible and respectfully ask them to [...]
Granted it’s an effort to get your terriers across the Atlantic to compete in the World Dog Show. First you have to find an accredited vet to fill out the USDA paperwork; then have that stamped and finalized within the ten day time limit before departure by APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service). That’s just part of it.
Daytime and evening tickets are on sale now for the 2015 AKC/EUKANUBA National Championship (AENC), which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this December 12th and 13th. Simultaneously, the premium list is also available today to competitors. Both tickets and premium list can be found at www.akc.org. The only dog show hosted by the American Kennel Club, AENC, with its long [...]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Contributing Funding to Research Linked to Discovering New Treatment Options The AKC Canine Health Foundation is pleased to announce findings from CHF-funded research grant 1889-G is impacting both canine and human health. A paper published September 16, 2015 in Genome Research by Elvers et al details results of a collaboration between eight U.S. and international institutions of veterinary and [...]
By Amy Fernandez Anyone acquainted with our sport knows that the first dog show happened in 1859. However, like most conventionally accepted historical facts, the truth is kinda, sorta different. “The Sporting Dog Show” staged at the Town Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne on June 28 and 29, 1859 was actually an afterthought tacked on to a wildly [...]
Show Name: Big Spring Kennel Club Location: Midland, TX Show Date: Monday, September 21, 2015 Total Entry: 381 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Danelle Brown Dog Reg: GCh Dancy’s Rough Rider [Dog] Breed: Norwich Terrier Handler: Betty Bossio Owner: N & D Lentz Breeder: N & D Lentz Reserve Dog Reg: Ch Caveats Tempesta di [...]
This week the North Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for next year. Previous versions of the budget had included items of significant concern to the AKC, such as a transfer of the animal welfare budget and oversight away from the Department of Agriculture. Another version included a tax on veterinary services. Neither of [...]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week a very special Happy Birthday including Angela Pickett, David Stout, Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, Billy Miller, Colton Johnson, James Moses & Linda Pitts!
