The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere and heartfelt condolences to Carolyn and Gary Koch, Esteban and Jennifer Farias, and Kristy and Kevin Ratliff on the loss of their beloved Pug, Rumble, GCh. Hill Country’s Let’s Get Ready To Rumble. Rumble was not only an outstanding show dog and incredible ambassador for the Pug […]
AKC Legislative Alert AKC Government Relations has just learned that the City Council of Providence, Rhode Island, recently passed a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and animal ownership limits. The proposal would require all dogs six months of age or older to be spayed or neutered unless a person acquires a dog breeding permit. Now it is up […]
We apologize to the judges, exhibitors, vendors, AKC, Onofrio and the community for the lack of notice as well as the loss of income. With this choice we are working together trying to find a solution that would be best for all. This decision was not made hastily, or without thinking of all of you that have supported us through the years.
The Kennel Club of Texarkana dog shows to be held on June 17th and 18th 2017 in Texarkana, Arkansas have been cancelled due to the Canine Influenza Virus outbreak.
The Canine Chronicle is proud to sponsor the National Owner-Handled Series at these shows. Be sure to attend for a chance to win an ad in The Canine Chronicle!
Here is some additional information about Canine Influenza Virus and tips for how to minimize the risk and reduce the spread of the disease:
The virus can survive in the environment (kennel surfaces, food/water bowls, collars/ leashes, toys, beds) or on people’s clothing and hands for 12 to 24 hours before it dies. It is easily killed by handwashing with soap and water, normal laundering of clothing and bedding, and washing food/water bowls and toys with soap and water.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in coordination with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, announced today that the University of Florida has confirmed seven cases of H3N2 canine influenza virus, a.k.a. “dog flu.” Six additional results for the virus are pending. All dogs being treated are in stable condition. There is no evidence that H3N2 canine influenza virus infects people.
We received the sad news that William Stifel passed away recently. William F. Stifel was elected the fourteenth President of the American Kennel Club in March 1978. Mr. Stifel was born in June 1922 in Toledo, Ohio, and studied at Western Reserve Academy and Harvard University. During World War II, he served in the United […]
We received the sad news that Frances “Blackie” Horn Nygood passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Blackie was born at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, May 11, 1928. She was the daughter of William A. and Nettie Tappan Horn. Blackie spent her childhood and her summers on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach and on Piney […]
