Table Talk · December 27, 2023 Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope you all take time during this short break between show years to rest, recharge, spend time with loved ones and reflect on the past year. During this time many dogs go home to begin the next chapter of their life. Let us not [...]
Michael Canalizo and the AKC staff did a fantastic job of making the AKC National Championship a memorable experience for all. Thank you for all your hard work…In case you didn’t know, Wayne Cavanaugh fell ill and was hospitalized after his first day judging in Orlando. Fortunately, he is on the mend and safely made his way home to Michigan.
Please stop by the Canine Chronicle booth at the Orlando shows. We have a new look and l would love to hear what you think! For those of you who cannot be with us in Orlando, we will do our best to bring you fun video coverage from the shows!
The American Kennel Club has released a statement regarding the canine flu/upper respiratory infection spreading across the country. They recommend the following:
Keep dogs up to date on vaccines and avoid contact with other dogs
If your dog has been exposed to a dog with an upper respiratory illness but is not showing symptoms, it is recommended the dog be quarantined for a minimum of 2 weeks.
If your dog has been exposed to a dog with an upper respiratory illness and is showing symptoms, it is recommended you quarantine that dog for 4 weeks after symptoms have subsided.
Do not take your dog to any events if it is showing any signs of illness such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, nasal discharge, lack of energy or difficulty breathing.
In summary, if your dog is ill, or even slightly ‘off’, please leave them home and separate from your other dogs.
If you have been in the sport more than a few years, at some point you will find a judging panel for a show you want to enter that includes a friend, a family friend, or someone that has been involved with the breeding of a dog you are exhibiting. In many cases, your [...]
5,762 entries in the AKC National Championship The largest entries include: 147 Golden Retrievers
This week I leave you with a quote from our dear departed friend, Frank Sabella–in memory of Wendell Sammet: “If I had to pick somebody in dogs who I wanted to be just like when I grow up, it would be Wendell Sammet”.
I have been attending the Old Fort Cluster in Fort Wayne, Indiana for over 30 years. Not only is it a well-run show at a wonderful venue, but it is only 2.5 hours from my home. This is a huge treat for me! This year, the cluster welcomed Nina Fetter as a key volunteer. When [...]
