“Author Archive”

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…
November 4th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

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
October 28th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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!
October 28th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

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.
October 27th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »

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 […]
October 24th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles | Read More »

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.
October 22nd, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

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.
October 21st, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »

Cassie Clark’s new Cozy Kitchen restaurant had a very successful opening this past weekend in Marietta, Ohio. Open Mon-Sat for breakfast and lunch, I encourage all who may be passing through Marietta to stop for breakfast or lunch at the Cozy Kitchen! Congratulations, Cassie: We all knew you would be very successful!
October 21st, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

Sharon Abmeyer, beloved breeder of Welsh Terriers and distinguished member, former interim president, and most recently, chair of hospitality for The Welsh Terrier Club of America, passed suddenly, but peacefully, in her home on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
October 19th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

The world is justifiably fascinated with those perfect women who do it all, miraculously raising a brood of fabulous kids, juggling the demands of a high-powered career, finding time to pursue personal fulfillment, and somehow managing to star in that role, too.
October 19th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »