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 [...]
Three $10,000 Donations to Honor Agility, Obedience and Best Junior Winners New York, N.Y. - The Westminster Kennel Club is pleased to announce beginning in 2018, the club will donate $10,000 each to honor the respective winners of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and the Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. Each donation will be given to [...]
The following letter has been sent to AKC conformation judges regarding conducting oral exams. Dear AKC Judge, Please be reminded, as included in its April 2015 communication to all judges, the Judging Operations Department strongly advises that all judges should ask the exhibitor to show the bite/open the mouth when conducting oral exams. This is being [...]
