It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Gary Sheetz on July 14th, 2015 from cardiac arrest. He was 57 years old. Gary was a professional handler of many breeds from Davie, Florida. He was always friendly and willing to lend a helping hand. The Canine Chronicle would like to extend […]
As the middle of July rolls around, most of the dog fancy is anxiously awaiting the latest Canine Chronicle statistics through June 30th 2015 to be published online. However, due to the Independence Day holiday, the release of the June rankings will unfortunately be delayed until next week. The latest statement from the AKC regarding […]
A committee of Stamford, Connecticut’s Board of Representatives is currently considering changes to Chapter 111 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, which currently deals with “Dogs and Other Animals”. The changes include use of the term “guardian” to describe the relationship between dogs and their owners and requires breeders to acquire breeder permits. The American […]
NatPets LLC, d/b/a “I and love and you,” of Boulder, CO (the “Company”), is voluntarily recalling 1,299 cases of cow-boom! strips – beef gullet because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reported pet or human illnesses associated with this recall. This voluntary recall is limited to cow-boom! strips – beef […]
A Wisconsin firm is voluntarily recalling two limited batches of Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Frozen Beef Tripe Nibblets. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested product and alerted Carnivore Meat Company that the product tested positive for Listeria, a bacteria commonly found in soil and water and some animals. While Listeria […]
SOMERSET, NJ, July 7, 2015 – With deep regret over the recent passing of beloved, and its esteemed intended, Best in Show Judge Jane Kamp Forsyth, Morris & Essex Kennel Club President Wayne Ferguson expressed his own and the club’s heartfelt condolences. “Janey was to have judged Best in Show at the upcoming 2015 Morris […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is delighted to announce the judging panel for the 2015 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals (NOHS), held in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) week. Breed and group judging will be held Friday, December 11th, 2015, with Best in Show to be selected in the main ring […]
Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs, 15 ounce, Lot #111–15, during routine surveillance testing by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. There have been no reported […]
The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has released an update on the increasing cases of canine influenza in Georgia. Their report indicates that as of June 25, 2015, the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory has performed 140 canine influenza PCR panels, resulting in 55 confirmed positive cases. Although the first positive cases originated in Metro […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of a true icon in the sport of purebred dogs. Mrs. Jane Forsyth of Pinehurst, North Carolina has passed away. Mrs. Forsyth was an illustrious and revered professional handler, judge, mentor and friend. The Canine Chronicle would like to express our deepest condolences […]
