We are saddened to report that longtime dog show photographer, Bill Meyer, passed away on Sunday, June 29th. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. There will be funeral service at the Schrader Funeral Home on Thursday at 11:30 am. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 pm. […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to Jackie Beaudoin, Sue Huebner and Mike and Linda Pitts on the loss of their beloved Puli, Conrad, Ch. Cordmaker Field of Dreams. Conrad was the top winning Puli of all time and a fabulous ambassador for the Puli breed. The Rainbow Bridge By the edge […]
Last week, the North Carolina House approved amendments to the state budget that would be harmful to dogs and responsible North Carolina dog owners.Since the House and Senate have both passed different versions of the budget, a conference committee comprised of members of both chambers will develop a compromise. The members of this committee are listed below.Please […]
by Mitch Sneed Alexander City Police Department investigators are looking for a man they say is responsible for the neglect and abuse of 20 dogs that officials say was so severe that seven of the animals starved to death. Alexander City Police Department Animal Control Officer Kelly Cotney said that arrest warrants have been signed […]
Raleigh, NC — AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite and dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, just donated an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Harford County, Maryland. Members of the Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club presented the trailer to officials from Harford […]
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill just before their summer recess that will limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a single premises and define a “large scale commercial breeder kennel” based on how many intact female dogs someone owns, rather than actual sales. Other provisions of this measure include […]
The popular Westminster Kennel Club Hunting Test for Pointing Breeds will expand to two days in 2014, with Junior, Senior and Master stakes offered on both days of its seventh annual event to be held in September. The beautiful scenic fields at Tamarack Game Preserve in Millbrook, New York, will once again be the site […]
Social and sporting events for dogs are on the rise. Just like their human counterparts, the more dogs interact, the more at risk they are for contracting illnesses in public places. To help dog owners and event organizers better understand and prevent transmission of infectious diseases in dogs, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), in collaboration […]
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the theft of three Bulldog puppies from their home in Burleson, Texas. While owners, Lucky and Donna Watson were away at a dog show, their nephew discovered the puppies, Sky, Mac and Cowboy, were missing on the morning of Saturday, June 7th. Lucky and Donna Watson breed […]
Late yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved an amended version of the budget which does contain a new definition of “pet dealer” and transfers the Animal Welfare Act to the Department of Public Safety. Thanks to your calls and letters, the definition of “pet dealer” was amended and no longer contains co-ownerships. However, […]
