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In the world of dogs one of the secrets to success is knowing which skills are needed. History teaches us that those with special skills tend to make improvements faster than others. Handlers, owners, breeders and judges all use identifiable sets of skills. They have learned what they are and how to use them. An introspective look at breeders who fail to produce what they want to produce suggests that they lack an understanding of the importance of skills needed to solve their problems. Thus it is not surprising that they do not have a good grasp of the eight breeder skills.
August 12th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Before I launch into this editorial, I must disclose that I have very little knowledge about international politics. I don’t have an understanding of the politics regarding the governance of registered dogs in foreign countries either. I do have dog loving friends around the world, and their opinions are the only input I receive when it comes to the various clubs that rule the sport around the globe.
August 11th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Nik is a dog that brings so much joy to those who meet him with his sweet and exuberant personality.
August 10th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, the media has now alerted us to a newly identified strain of dog flu, which they consistently characterize as deadly. This isn’t the same dog flu that sparked waves of alarmist reports back in 2005. The prelude to the current drama was ultimately labeled as an offshoot of equine influenza A, subtype H3N8. First documented over 40 years ago, the canine version of the virus first emerged in racing Greyhounds in 2004.
July 23rd, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
While flying to an event in Dallas, I read an article in the Delta Sky magazine about Mr. James Corden. I hardly ever read anything in a ‘Sky’-type magazine but I love James Corden so I dove right into the article. It talked about his explosive start on late night TV and how he didn’t re-invent the genre as much as created an atmosphere. He allowed his guests to trust him. I started thinking and realized that this would make a great topic for an article in The Canine Chronicle.
July 22nd, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
In a breed where fanciers may go an entire year without seeing any dogs, there is a special sense of anticipation leading up to our national specialty reminiscent of those feelings we had as children the day before school started. Excited, eager, and with a touch of nervous hopefulness, English Toy Spaniel fanciers made their way to Kalamazoo, Michigan for the third year in a row.
July 21st, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
It’s impossible to overlook AKC’s recent determination to spruce up the Miscellaneous segment. They reinstated breed competition complete with class placements, Breed and Opposite awards, and Certificate of Merit titles. They also eased up eligibility requirements for both Miscellaneous and FSS breeds in companion and performance events. Their success has put them at the forefront in obedience, agility, rally, and tracking. Nothing confirms this growing momentum better than the AENC where these breeds consistently comprise a major portion of the entries. All these developments stem from major AKC policy changes following the introduction of the Foundation Stock Service in 1995.
July 20th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Shanaea VanderPol is a 17 year-old upcoming senior at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming. She competes in AKC conformation and junior showmanship with her golden retriever, River Golden Cream Soda. Jennifer Necker is a 16 year-old upcoming junior at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She competes with her English setter, GCh. Iobelra Flow’N Owen RN NA NAJ in conformation, showmanship, and agility. Annika Dechert is a 17 year-old upcoming freshman at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. She competes in conformation and showmanship with her smooth fox terrier, GCh. High Mtn’s Lightning Thief. These three girls have taken advantage of training techniques they learned as AKC competitors to tap into their dogs’ extraordinary capabilities in order to provide potentially life-saving services. Each of these show dogs has become more than just a “pretty face”: these show dogs are also service dogs. Here are their stories.
July 18th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The history of every breed demonstrates man’s evolution and its utility for work or appearance. The spotted dog has been a close companion to man and horses as far back as ancient records. An Egyptian painting pictured a medium-sized dog with black spots following the chariots. Bewick’s Quadrupeds illustrated a Dalmatian serving as a guard dog with his appropriate brass padlocked collar and cropped ears that were the fashion. In medieval England, the Dalmatian was bred for coaching, accompanying the carriage as an ornamental appendage. He served as a guard dog for the horses and carriages, and as a watchdog against robbers and thieves when traveling on long journeys. In his native land “Dalmatia” he served as a Spanish Pointer and performed the task well. Historically, over the years the Dalmatian evolved to become a multi-purpose breed acting as a coach dog, watchdog, and a guard dog.
July 17th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Dogs, whom we have considered our best friends for millenia, have been our companions
since the birth of civilization. First, we hunted together and they protected us.
As the history of mankind and its needs have changed, the role of dogs has changed
in our everyday life accordingly, opening up new and yet undiscovered areas.
July 16th, 2015 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
