Does your dog trance? Have you seen him creep in slow motion in an almost trance-like way, often as low-hanging leaves or clothes brush along his back? That’s called trancing, or ghost walking, and nobody knows why some dogs do it, but they do. Go to YouTube and search for dog trancing and you’ll see lots of examples.
Twelve years ago, the UK was shivering through one of its coldest winters on record. Even on the mild south coast (where we then lived), crisp snow lay on the ground. Usually (although England practically collapses when even a mere inch of snow falls) I would simply have enjoyed the snowy, picturesque scenes but things were very different that year.
The Whidbey Island Kennel Club recently hosted its second Junior Showmanship Showcase
One of life’s many mysteries is the emotional connection between dogs and humans. I don’t think any scientific study will ever be able to completely explain the bonds we forge with our dogs. As I sit at my desk putting words on the screen, my dog is either snoozing on his dog bed that’s between my desk and my office door or on the couch on the porch, a bit closer to the outside door.
Have you ever fulfilled the role of steward at a dog show? If so, you know that it’s an exercise in multitasking, diplomacy and (at times) controlling your hands so they don’t fly around someone’s neck!
In 1974, a veteran newspaper reporter named Rick Rutledge decided to start a business. His plan was to couple his passion for the sport of purebred dogs with his media savvy to start a newspaper about the sport. This led to his launch of The Canine Chronicle in 1975.
Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig “Elaine talks about Westminster with Don Sturz” Elaine covers a variety of topics about Westminster’s return to Manhattan and what we can expect at this year’s event. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV! #CanineChronicle #CanineChronicleTV #HomeWithCanineChronicle #ClosetConfidential #dogshowfashion #AKCJudge #thecaninechroniclemagazine #thecaninechronicle #AskElaine #ElaineLessig
Westminster 2024 stood out as the rare occasion where everyone agreed about the winner. That included exhibitors, judges, handlers and, most of all, the millions of casual fans that still tune in every year simply because they love dogs.
Holidays are glorious times to make memories, enjoy the festivities, and be together with family and friends. Let’s be honest. Holidays are all that, and hopefully more.
John Mandeville and I were AKC Vice Presidents at the same time in the 1990s. John was an extremely bright and bold thinker who saw the sport through a wide apolitical lens. When John left, he wrote a column called Inside Out, a clever nod to the perspective of seeing the sport from both sides.
