Around The Rings at Greater Ocala Dog Club
Here are a few Around The Rings from Greater Ocala Dog Club Check out more photos in The Annual Issue of The Canine Chronicle
“Author Archive”
Table Talk · November 11, 2020
Ric and Lea Plaut are on their way to their new home in Alabama. Southern California will not be the same without you guys! Safe travels and best wishes in your new home.
The Sloughi – An Ancient Hound Whose DNA Predates Christ
Famed for their seaworthy boats and skilled celestial navigation, the Phoenicians are generally considered the instigators of matchmaking between Asian and North African dogs that resulted in quite a few breeds. Phoenicians colonized much of the Mediterranean by 1200 BC, founded Carthage in 814 BC, and eventually monopolized all major trade routes within this vast territory until the fifth century BC.
Table Talk · November 4, 2020
A very special Happy Birthday to Lorraine Boutwell who will be celebrating her 90th birthday this week! While Lorraine has reduced the number of dogs she will judge in a day, and sticks to judging nor more than two days, she is still doing a great job center ring. If you would like to drop Lorraine a birthday wish, her address is…
The Dire Wolf Discovery
Back in 2017 a Chinese mining operation unearthed something odd. Although it took a little time to sort out the details they dredged up fossil remains of something closely approximating the Dire Wolf
Table Talk · October 28, 2020
The hotel blocks for the AKC National Championship and lead-up shows in Orlando in December have opened. If you have not yet booked your room, now is the time!
Healing thoughts to Elizabeth Salewsky who is recovering from a broken rib and bruised neck from an on-the-job injury. Thanks for serving and protecting us (and making us laugh), Elizabeth! Heal quickly! The next Cromicles scene will be up as soon as Crom is done taking care of Elizabeth!
Artist Edwin Megargee
Edwin Megargee ranks among the twentieth century’s most prolific and versatile artists. He was also among the lucky few to reap substantial financial rewards and public acclaim during his lifetime. Good fortune is more than a matter of luck. Being in the right place at the right time requires good intuition. Capitalizing on the resulting opportunities requires skill and dedication.
Canine Chronicle Photo of The Day: Pebbles from Across the Pond
Thanks to Lee Connor for sharing this beautiful photo of Pebbles the Boston Terrier from the UK. Lee’s little girl is in whelp and wanted to take a moment to peruse the pages of The Canine Chronicle and dream of the great accomplishments her puppies may have in the coming years. If you have [...]
Success Depends on What You Know
History is full of examples that demonstrate the importance of early life. Most focused on the kinds of experiences thought to affect early behavior and influence later development. The first year of life for a canine can be divided into three important time sensitive periods that overlap each other.
Ghost Dogs
As a rule, dog people confront things head on without recourse to fantasy or rationalization. That overriding, collective personality trait is therefore difficult to reconcile with our secret vice– an enduring fascination with supernatural dog stories.
