Michigan Senate Passes Ban on Breed Specific Laws
Yesterday the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 741, which will prohibit municipalities from enacting breed-specific policies.
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Welcomes Two New Members to their Board of Directors
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.
Mars Petcare Acquisition of OptiGen, LLC Will Enable Discovery of New Genetic Health Markers for Dogs
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 […]
Remembering Francine Schwartz
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 […]
Remembering James W Smith – Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers
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 Voluntarily Recalls BRB Complete Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Contamination
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 […]
National Agility Champions Crowned in Reno, NV
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 […]
Limited Production of Two Varieties of Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats Voluntarily Recalled Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone
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 […]
