By Dr. Bob G. Smith The second trip to China was filled with more exciting new adventures for this country boy from Alabama. Venturing out from Shanghai into Zhengzhou to judge an all-breed dog show was a great experience as it was the first dog show presented in this area of China. Dr. Bob G [...]
By Amy Fernandez Consumers cannot be faulted for believing that major safety reforms followed the nationwide pet food recall in 2007. The source was eventually traced to wheat gluten imported from China that had been adulterated with melamine to boost its protein content. By then, the deadly contaminant had found its way into over 150 [...]
by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq.-Mediator Social media hit the dog show world like a tsunami. We can share our wins and the birth of that special litter; we can help if someone is in trouble on the road or has a bitch in whelp. Everyone is literally only a few keystrokes away. The Canine Chronicle [...]
By Nikki Riggsbee What features make a good Miniature Pinscher? The character of the dog seems important, for the dog appears to do it all himself, performing at the end of a string that the handler holds. With a smooth coat, there is no hair to cover flaws or to be a significant feature of [...]
By Peter Baynes When I read the Judging Task Force’s draft about the AKC Canine College (temporary name), whereby the newly formed AKC Judging Task Force is to investigate various distance-learning possibilities, it gave me pause. This includes the possible creation and development of a virtual, computer-based simulation of a judging experience that could be [...]
by Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones As yet another year draws to a close, it is surely appropriate and timely to once again revisit the state of our sport and, in particular, to offer some hopefully salient commentary on where things appear to stand with regard to certain aspects of governance. Specifically, it seems useful to revisit [...]
By Amy Fernandez AKC registered over 90 thousand Bostons between 1921 and 1934 and almost 500 earned championships. Registrations peaked at 11442 in 1926 and the breed overtook German Shepherds to reign as America’s most popular breed in 1929. They maintained that position until 1934. Since then, the breed’s fortunes have fluctuated, but it has [...]
By Amy Fernandez Discussing Judging & Old English sheepdogs with AKC’s Newest All Breed Judge. Charlie Olvis has enjoyed a long successful career in dogs. For over 35 years, Sunup campaigned top quality Old English Sheepdogs, producing several BIS and Specialty winners. He is currently approved to judge All AKC breeds, and his assignments have [...]
By Amy Fernandez On October 6, The New York Times ran an op-ed by Gregory Berns. Since then, most dog people recognize that name. He is a professor of psychiatry and economics at Emory. He is best known for his highly respected research in the relatively new field of neuroeconomics, which utilizes innovative technology to [...]
by Lisa Dubé Forman The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the regulatory agency controlling the commerce of animals. In the upcoming weeks, November and December 2013, the agency will host webinars on the new Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to discuss Retail Pet Store rules and regulations which affects AKC breeders as well. The [...]
