This year has seen an increase of 40 per cent or more in the entries for the Irish Water Spaniel, Sloughi, Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) and Canadian Eskimo Dog compared with 2020.
Stories of poor behavior do not seem to surprise us anymore. You can’t help but ask “where do people learn to act the way they do?” I believe the answer is “in the home.”
Dressing in good taste and behaving appropriately are at the core of good sportsmanship. Proper courtesy should be extended to your fellow competitors, the stewards, the judge and all with whom you come in contact at every show.
Knowing You Are Successful Is One Thing, Knowing Why Is Better
Those planning on attending the Indy Winter Classic this coming weekend should keep their eye on the club’s Facebook page for any weather updates that may affect the shows. As of now, there are no update to mention, but the Club will keep exhibitors informed of any weather impact on the shows with updates to their Facebook page; and we will do our best to keep fanciers apprised on the Canine Chronicle Facebook page and website.
The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan is announcing that the postponed January 22-26 events are now scheduled for June 18-22, 2022, at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY, with 19.5 hours of television coverage scheduled across FOX, FS1, and FS2.
You don’t need to have been showing dogs very long to have been afforded the opportunity to learn that some dogs lose. Is it “kennel blindness”, lack of showmanship (dog or human) or simply wrong type of dog for the judge? Be enlightened with ten possible reasons for losing when we think we should be winning.
Show Name: Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia NOHS Location: Richmond, Va Show Date: 1/30/2022 Entry: 483 NOHS Best In Show Judge Name: Mr. Charlie Olvis NOHS Dog Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel NOHS Dog Name: GCHG Piccadil’s Greatest Showman Comes Alive NOHS Owner: Janet York Breeder: Janet York
A doorbell camera caught the dramatic moment a couple of Rhode Island youngsters rescued three pooches from a burning home after hearing smoke alarms going off during their bike ride. Read the full article at
The Missouri House Local Government Committee is scheduled to consider two bills on Thursday, January 27, that would prohibit local municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws in the state.
