It is with regret that we report the passing of Bill Blair of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mr. Blair was a dedicated enthusiast of the sport of purebred dogs. His original breed was Pekingese. He was noted as one of two longest standing AKC Delegates, having served as a Delegate since 1970 for the Pekingese […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of Dr. John Shelton of Castro Valley, California following a long illness. Dr. Shelton was a respected judge of Best in Show and all Hound, Terrier, and Toy breeds. He bred whippets under the Sheridan prefix. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Patricia Scully of Suffern, New York. She was devoted to the Pug breed and to the sport. Patricia was also an AKC judge of Obedience and Rally. She served in various capacities including AKC Delegate, AKC Board of Director, former Pug Dog Club of […]
Grill-Phoria LLC of Loveland, Colorado is recalling approximately 200, 3.5 oz bags of Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These bags were distributed and manufactured between September 20, 2014 through January 2, 2015, and do not have lot codes. Salmonella can affect animals eating […]
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, February 4, that would amend the state’s tethering laws and ban dogs from being left tethered outdoors in extreme cold and winter conditions. However, as introduced it prohibits any dog from being tethered outside unattended for an hour when the temperature […]
There will be a two hour delay to the start of judging at the Union County Kennel Club of Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Conformation and Junior Showmanship will start at 11:00 AM. Obedience will start at 10:30 AM. Rally will follow immediately after Obedience, but not before 1:00 PM. The 4-6 Month Puppy Special Attraction […]
Thousands of talented pooches will bark their way onto TV screens across America this January with the airing of AKC Celebrates Dogs. The two hour broadcast of dog-filled fun and competition will appear on Lifetime on Saturday, January 31st at 9AM EST and re-air on LRW at 2PM EST. “We are thrilled to partner with […]
by Humane Watch It’s clear that our campaign to expose the deceptive “Humane Society” of the United States has been successful. We have one main message: Only 1 percent of the money given to HSUS winds up at local pet shelters. Most people—including HSUS donors—don’t know this, and it’s due to HSUS’s deceptive fundraising chock full of […]
Valparaiso, IN – J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge, Julie Holm of Yucaipa, California on January 18th, 2015. Mrs. Holm was a judge of Best in Show and the Hound and Toy Groups. She and her late sister, Joan Frailey, successfully bred whippets under the Terrace Hill prefix. Our thoughts and […]
