The manhunt for a local man accused of neglecting prized show dogs to the point of starvation is over. Authorities in Council Bluffs, Iowa confirmed Thursday night that Nicholas Lynn Patterson had turned himself in. He was booked in to the Pottawattamie County Jail at 8:31 p.m. CDT, officials said. Now local officials will begin […]
New York, NY – AKC Staff recently surveyed clubs, judges, exhibitors, and superintendents for their suggestions on how the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) can continue to enhance the experience of those hosting and participating in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS). The AKC Board of Directors listened to the feedback offered and adopted the following […]
The 2014 Obedience Advisory Committee met in June to discuss the future of the sport and to review the more than 1,000 suggestions submitted by the Fancy. The committee members have more than 260 combined years in the sport of obedience! They put a great deal of thought into what the Fancy was asking to […]
Ely Betancourt’s four Great Dane puppies disappeared from the backyard of his home in Homestead, Florida. Police located a hole in his chain link fence and also found treats in their kennels, likely used by a thief to tempt the puppies. Betancourt has been training and showing Great Danes for over twenty years. The puppies, Cohiba, […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Michael Dachel of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Dachel was a respected AKC judge of all Sporting, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. He judged at the most prestigious dog shows in the United States, as well as […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to hear of the the recent passing of Jane Thibault of Nashau Auke Newfoundlands. Jane was a staple in the Newfoundland arena for over fifty years, having bred many Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, and Register of Merit Newfoundlands. The Nashau Auke Newfoundlands were known for their exemplary […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) conducts inspections of a wide variety of animal facilities, including dog kennels and breeding facilities as part of its role in enforcing the Federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The USDA has recently revised its inspections appeals process to ensure that those […]
The following is The Collie Club of America, Inc. President (Mike Van Tassell) Statement coordinated by the Public Relations Committee to the Alabama Neglect/Abuse Case: The Collie Club of America, Inc. has been informed of the extraordinary neglect/abuse case involving multiple collies in Alabama in recent weeks. The Club would like to state for the […]
House Resolution 8376, a simple resolution (i.e., one that was passed only by one legislative chamber) creating a special legislative commission to “study the requirements for the spaying and neutering of dogs”, was introduced and passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. While resolutions generally do […]
We are saddened to relay the news of Ch. Surrey Spice Girl’s passing on Monday, June 30, 2014. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to her owner, Ron Scott, and devoted handler, Kaz Hosaka. Spice Girl had a fabulous show career, including Best in Show at the 2002 Westminster Kennel Club under […]
