Fifteen years ago, I was sitting in my office when the phone rang. It was Rick Beauchamp, an old friend who was a judge, author, and publisher. Rick was passionate about purebred dogs with a special affinity for new breeds he’d discover on his travels. I could feel the excitement in his voice as he described a pair of dogs he’d not seen before on an early morning visit to a small-town desert post office in California.
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 11, 2013 Total Entry: 2720 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Michael J. Dougherty BIS Dog Reg Name: GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari BIS Breed: Affenpinscher BIS Handler: Ernesto Lara BIS Owner: Mrs. Tina Truesdale & Mrs. Mieke Cooijmans Reserve Best In Show Dogs Reg [...]
Photography by Lisa Croft-Elliott As we all have a week at home to enjoy our family, dogs and friends, join The Canine Chronicle as we take a look back through Westminster history. We look forward to sharing past Westminster show results, articles and galleries.
Show Name: The Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 8, 2013 Total Entry: 461 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson #1- Dog Reg: GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Breed: Affenpinscher [...]
by Amy Fernandez Originally published: February 2013 If you are involved with Terriers or Retrievers, Bob Bartos is a familiar name. Next June he can add one more achievement to those notable contributions. The oldest living handler to win BIS at Westminster will turn 100. In 1967 Bob handled the English bred Scottie, Ch. Bardene Bingo, [...]
As we all have a week at home to enjoy our family, dogs and friends, join The Canine Chronicle as we take a look back through a little Westminster fun at The Canine Chronicle, Royal Canin, Jack Daniels & Isle of Dog Party in 2008
Story by Megan Myers, VMBS Communications When Oscar, a 5-year-old Dachshund, developed partial paralysis from a herniated disc, he became the first dog to experience a new, non-surgical treatment option through a veterinary clinical trial at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH). Herniated discs are common in short-legged breeds like Dachshunds and can cause [...]
There are plenty of old and new debate topics in our sport–no surprise as we are a sport based on subjective opinions and interpretations. One issue that has been gaining attention lately is the state of National Specialties. Are they all as “special” as a National Specialty can be? What should breeders and exhibitors expect of a National? Is that expectation based on the population of the breed? In a registry in which the majority of breeds are now classified as low-entry breeds, does the nature of Nationals reflect that change?
#WestminsterRewind We want to see our readers’ fun throwback candids from WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN to be shared on The Canine Chronicle in good fun! As we all have a week at home to enjoy our family, dogs and friends, join The Canine Chronicle as we take a look back through Westminster [...]
As we all have a week at home to enjoy our family, dogs and friends, join The Canine Chronicle as we take a look back through Westminster history. We look forward to sharing pictures of these past Westminster wins!
