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Charisma! That’s an often-used word in top show dog circles today. If a champion show dog has this indefinable essence, its chances of making it to the heights of the show world are greatly increased. As glamorous as dog showing has become, it’s easy to understand why modern fanciers might believe that they invented the word charisma but, of course, they would be wrong. If we could travel back in time some eighty-odd years ago to the 1930s dog show scene, we’d hear the word being used liberally and with enthusiasm–when discussing a big red setter named Milson O’Boy. In his blood O’Boy carried forward the age-old flame of breeders’ passion for elegant red setters and through him that flaming red torch burns brightly to this day.
September 10th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
We’re all familiar with the risks and complications that inevitably occur when a breed is commandeered by celebrity endorsements. It’s treacherous territory–end of story. (Of course not.) That gigantic, multifaceted danger zone is just one side of the deal. Because, once in a while that little shove into the limelight literally becomes a breed’s lifeline. So, let’s talk Irish Terriers.
September 9th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
While I wish I had coined the phrase “Long, Low, Liver-Lookers,” full attribution goes to the late, great Richard Beauchamp. While the phrase, unfortunately, applies to an assortment of breeds for which it should not apply, it can be especially dreadful in sporting breeds. Only two sporting breeds are supposed to be long and low. (None of the sporting breeds are required to be liver-lookers).
September 8th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Reasons a Dog Show Makes a Good Vacation Destination. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
September 7th, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
On The Cover · GCHP. Rummer Run Maximus Command In Chief
Handled By Rick Justice for Owners Steve and Ann Anderson & Lloyd Dissinger
September 7th, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Uncategorized | Read More »
A good friend and former professional handler called me out of the blue the other day and he was fit to be tied. He said, “Tom, I am having a hard time referring past clients or friends to a handler. Every time I do, it bites me in the you-know-what!” He was hot, and for good reason.
September 6th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It was Friday evening. Fridolin, Clark’s two-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, had finished his dinner and was lying quietly in the backyard. A sudden yelp startled Clark! He let Fridolin back in the house, watching him closely. His beautiful Berner couldn’t settle – he was restless and seemed anxious, with his pupils dilated. Then he started hiccupping or trying to retch. His abdomen looked and felt normal, but Clark knew something was off.
September 6th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,Health & Training | Read More »
Malta is a sun-soaked rocky island that sits in the crystal-clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. With over 7,000 years of history, this intriguing island is home to some of the oldest free-standing temples in the world and (over that huge span of time) it has played host to the Phoenicians, Romans, the Knights of St. John, Napoleon and the British Empire. All have left their mark in the form of phenomenal fortifications and breathtakingly beautiful architecture.
September 5th, 2021 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Find the latest statistics on The Canine Chronicle website at www.CanineChronicle.com/statistics Statistics covering January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 are online now! Top 100 Dogs Amongst All Breeds All Breed Standings Breed Standings NOHS Standings Grand Champion Standings Junior Showmanship Standings Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
September 2nd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
Will’s World – Will Alexander’s Interview with Dr. Elliot More. Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
August 27th, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
