We received the sad news that Mr. Steve Gladstone of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania passed away while on a trip to Australia, where he was judging with his wife, Jan. Mr. Gladstone was a respected AKC judge of the Hound Group, Working Group, Herding Group, as well as Best in Show. Mr. Gladstone was also a […]
The Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club dog show in Jordan, Minnesota scheduled for today, Sunday, June 11th 2017 has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
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.
