It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of Mr. Robert Fetter, of Lima Ohio. He was an extremely popular and respected judge of Best in Show, the Working Group, and a variety of Sporting, Herding, and Non-Sporting breeds. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to his wife Ellen Fetter, […]
August 14, 2013 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in […]
AKC and Eukanuba has taken another step to enhance the reputation of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship as a true breeder’s showcase. They are reaching out to all AKC Breeders of Merit asking for their suggestions for potential judges of their breed at future National Championship shows. “Needless to say their response has been amazing!,” says […]
We wanted to share a letter Dennis Sprung and Alan Kalter recently sent to the President of the FCI. This is in response to the FCI allowing Russia to host the 2016 World Dog Show. Regards, AKC Communications • • • • • • • • • • • • • July 26, 2013 Mr. […]
There has been a judge change at the Havanese Club of America Regional Specialty show, which is the day prior to the Havanese Club of America National Specialty show this week in Lombard, Illinois. Ms. Betsy Dale of Stockbridge, Michigan will be replacing Mrs. Charlotte Patterson of Destin, Florida. Ms. Dale will be judging an […]
Thousands of North Carolina pet owners will now have a better chance of being reunited with their beloved ‘family members’ thanks to Senate Bill 626, which was sent to Governor Pat McCrory this week for his signature.
Early negotiations produced a tentative agreement to move MSG across Eighth Avenue into the old Farley Post Office. A combination of bureaucratic inertia and economic downturn stalled that plan in 2008. As a result, MSG’s owners proceeded to upgrade the 45-year-old arena. That project was completed last January, just as its 50-year land-use permit expired.
New York, NY – Highlights from the July 22-23, 2013 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. The Board appointed the Nominating Committee, which is to […]
As the task force moves forward it will study bringing along new judges, enhancing ongoing education for judges seeking new breeds, utilizing exhibitor surveys, and exploring new tools and technologies for assessing judging performance.
We have received information regarding Jimmy Dwyer’s funeral service. The family is carrying out Jimmy’s very specific wishes to be cremated and have a private service for family. The private service will be held this week. Jimmy’s wife, Mary Dwyer, would like to thank the entire dog community for their outpouring of support and kindness […]
