Breed Priorities: Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute mentors have always emphasized function. They pull heavy loads (freight). They work in brutally cold conditions.
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Sunday Giggles
We are proud to share a 3 minute cartoon from the 1960s with Mornin’ Ralph; Mornin’ Sam – Ralph Wolf & Sam Sheepdog. Take a short moment from your day to watch it. We are certain it will make you laugh a bit.
Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish Farmdog)
The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 87 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members.
Breed Priorities – The Boxer
The Boxer is the most popular working breed based on AKC’s registrations. And they are often one of the larger entries at dog shows. And the quality often has one or more individual dogs competing successfully at high levels.
One Man’s Opinion
My pick pups will be pups that can do what they were bred to do and then I will go on from there.
The Judge/Breeder/Exhibitor Conundrum – Part 2
Dog Show Judges, “Obviously some ethical rules are clear”
You Can’t Fight City Hall – The Peach Blossom Cancellation
The Peach Blossom Cluster committee is not a whining group of people. Within hours of the Governor’s announcement that the Georgia National Fairgrounds, host venue for the Peach Blossom Cluster, would be closed through the end of June
What’s Cookin’? Kale And Chic Pea Gnocci With Kalamata Olives and Artichoke Hearts
Restaurants are closed and who wants takeout every night? We know you’re cooking! The Canine Chronicle wants the recipe for the favorite dish you are making while you are waiting for dog shows to start again. Send it to us and we’ll share it with everyone in the fancy! Don’t cook? Send us the recipe […]
The Judge/Breeder/Exhibitor Conundrum – Part 1
Several months ago word got back to me that a couple of my fellow exhibitors were complaining that someone of my “stature and prominence” should not be showing. The conversation led to a broad discussion of other judges… those who do, vis-à-vis those who do not exhibit their own dogs and the effect this has on the fancy. The person who chose to bring this topic to the table was amazed as I began to rattle off judges, many of far more prominence and stature in their respective breeds than I, who regularly exhibit.
