Westminster Fun Facts
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Westminster 411 – Where to Go, What to Know
Attending Westminster can seem like going into a combat zone. The Canine Chronicle has a few tips to help you adjust that attitude.
Barking Up The Wrong Tree – Part 4
Luckily there are more and more animal protection campaigns trying to raise awareness about puppy farming and its effects, presenting it as something that must be fought against. Educating ordinary people about the existence of puppy mills and the damage they cause is really important. But is this information sufficiently complex and detailed enough to present the whole picture?
The February 2016 Issue Is Online Now!
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Around The Rings at Florida Gulf Coast Cluster
Check out more Around the Ring Galleries in The February Issue of the Canine Chronicle. Follow us on Facebook @ The Canine Chronicle
It Is What It Is
Within the last few years, the little phrase “It Is What It Is” seems to have become ever more popular, and we see it crop up more and more often. I first heard a professional handler use it, and today I hear it not only at the shows and at kennel club meetings, but even in my job.
Well-Behaved Equals Well-Received
Dog-friendly environments are a scarce commodity these days. Unless otherwise specified, it’s safe to assume that dogs are verboten virtually everywhere. Guidebooks and websites regularly update the dwindling number of dog-friendly cities, hotels, campgrounds, etcetera and a thriving offshoot of the travel business now caters to dog lovers seeking to vacation with their best friend.
Tara & Johnny at the Dog Show
Many, if not all of us, will have already watched Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir join the masters, John O’Hurley, David Frei and Mary Carillo, at the National Dog. We have come to appreciate, enjoy and rely on John, David and Mary as being “some of our own’ at the helm of this prestigious dog show broadcast.
Tax Matters
One of the most powerful weapons of the IRS is the hobby loss rule, in which the IRS seeks to deny tax deductions to those who claim to be operating a business, but who in fact are carrying on a hobby.
