San Diego, CA — Local AKC dog clubs and AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, presented three trailers in the state of California to officials from the County of San […]
Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. of Perham, MN is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 4 lb. bags of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Tuffy’s manufactured the product for Nutrisca. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling […]
Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals (i.e. dogs) eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with […]
The following judge change has been announced for the Progressive Dog Club today, Friday, February 13th. Judge Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert will now judge the Toy Group in place of Ms. Joanne (Jan) Paulk. The Canine Chronicle would like to wish Ms. Paulk a very speedy recovery following a recent injury.
The dog world lost one of its great supporters and passionate breeders with the passing of Dorothy Hageman of Napa, CA last week at the age of 100. Dorothy was a renowned breeder of Papillons under the Wildways prefix. Those familiar with the dog show scene have many memories of Barbara Gossett piloting Wildways dogs […]
by Douglas Cooper Virginia’s Attorney General has announced a new animal law unit in response to the refusal to prosecute PETA for its workers allegedly stealing and killing a little girl’s dog. Two pet thefts in Accomack County, Virginia, have received national attention recently. One involved PETA employees, who were videotaped stealing a dog that was […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Peggy Mickelson of Richmond, Virginia following a longtime illness. Mrs. Mickelson was a very admired judge of Best in Show, the Terrier Group, and the Herding Group. Her original breeds were German Shepherd Dogs and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. She will be greatly […]
February 4, 2015 – Valparaiso, IN – J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is expanding their recall to include all lots and products of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks, Beef Tender Chunks and Duckling Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and or Salmonella, organisms which can cause serious and sometimes […]
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 […]
