The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization committed to better health for all dogs, is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristin Bloink and Ms. Karolynne McAteer were elected to serve on the Board of Directors at the CHF board meeting on March 11, 2018.
Move will provide greater access to key genetic findings for canine eye diseases Mars Petcare acquired OptiGen, LLC, a DNA diagnostics company specializing in canine inherited eye disorders. Included in the acquisition are exclusive licenses to a portfolio of genetic disease tests patented in the U.S., Australia and many countries in Europe, and an extensive biobank of more than […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Francine Schwartz of Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a longtime respected and knowledgeable judge of all Hound, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds. Mrs. Schwartz was a breeder and exhibitor of harlequin Great Danes. She was a past president of […]
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news that Mr. James W Smith, master breeder of Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers has passed away. Mr. Smith was the AKC Breeder of the Year representing the Terrier Group in 2012. The AKC wrote the following about his dedication to purebred dogs when he received the award. “Jim […]
Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA, is voluntarily recalling lot#GA0131 of BRB Complete raw pet food because of the potential of contamination with Salmonellaand Listeria monocytogenes. The cause of the recall: This recall was initiated after samples collected and tested by the FDA showed positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. There has been no consumer or pet illnesses in association […]
New York, NY – The top agility canine athletes in the nation were crowned this past weekend from an overall entry of 917 dogs at the American Kennel Club (AKC©) National Agility Championship held in Reno, Nevada. “These dogs are true athletes, and it’s amazing to see them do what they do best,” said Carrie […]
The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited, voluntary recall of specific lots of two varieties of Milo’s Kitchen® dog treats, distributed nationally, because the products potentially contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. The impacted production includes the following items and lots: Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers/ Steak Grillers Recipe with Angus Steak - 0 7910051822 7, 0 7910051822 7 0 7910051822 7, 0 7910051823 4, 0 7910052776 2 […]
The AKC has released the new 2018 Conformation Point Schedule. It will take effect on May 16, 2018. To check out the new point schedule in your state, click here.
We received the news that Mr. Stephen Hubbell of Weaverville, California passed away today, March 21, 2018 following a fall at his home this week. Mr. Hubbell was a popular and respected AKC Judge of all breeds. Before becoming an AKC Judge in 1969, he was a longtime Great Dane breeder-owner-handler, professional handler, and a […]
