The Iditarod & HSUS – A Lesson in Negotiation
It’s Alaska’s biggest sporting event, and competitors and fans come from all over the world. Sixty-six teams started this year’s race, including Newton Marshall, Jamaica’s first professional musher.
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Christopher Walker Hired as Assistant Vice President, Social Media Outreach/Communications
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Christopher Walker has been hired as Assistant Vice President (AVP), Social Media Outreach/Communications, effective March 4, 2013. He will oversee the expansion of AKC’s digital marketing efforts via social media and other channels. “Chris brings a broad marketing and digital […]
Westminster KC Issues Statement Regarding NY Times Dog Poisoning Article
Responding to the article in the New York Times that speculated about the supposed poisoning of a dog at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on February 13, 2013, the club has issued a statement regarding the report. The statement from David Frei reads: We have never, to our knowledge, had an incident at our show […]
Don & Pat Rodgers Update
Don and Pat Rodgers were involved in a near fatal accident on the way home from the shows in San Jose, CA on Tuesday, February 19. This is an update of how the Rodgers’ family is recovering from that experience. Their daughter, Kate Getty, has provided an update to share with the dog fancy. […]
Eukanuba Breeder Stakes at the Kentuckiana Cluster – March 15-16, 2013
Eukanuba will be holding a Breeders Stakes at the Kentuckiana Cluster, March 15 & 16. The following information outlines the entry, ring and judging procedure for the Eukanuba Breeder Stakes. Eukanuba Breeders Stakes Overview In the Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes, the judge will evaluate the overall quality of the breeder’s program • Evaluating the breeding program […]
Update on Don Rodgers Accident
Professional handler Don Rodgers along with his wife Patricia and their assistant Debra Carter, were involved in an accident on the way home from this past weekend’s shows in San Jose, CA when their motorhome collided with the rear of a semi truck on northbound Interstate 5 in Washingston state. The cab of their vehicle […]
Remembering Mrs. Tomas F. (Diana) Powers
The Canine Chronicle would like to express our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Mrs. Thomas F. (Diana) Powers following her passing on Wednesday, February 14. Diana is remembered for her great Irish Wolfhounds from the famous Powerscourt Kennel. She served the dog community in many capacities, including being the AKC delegate from […]
February 2013 AKC Board Meeting Highlights
Highlights from the February 7-8, 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 meeting, which will be posted on the AKC website. The American Hairless Terrier, the Norrbottenspets, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Charity Cocktail Party – Saturday, February 9, 2013
The AKC Canine Health Foundation held a charity cocktail party in New York City at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel on Saturday, February 9th. The proceeds will help to prevent, treat and cure canine disease.
Angel On A Leash Best In Show Benefit – Saturday, February 9, 2013
Angels On A Leash held a benefit party, Saturday, February 9 at the Affinia Hotel in New York, NY. Guests of honor included past Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winners – Malachy the Pekingese (2012), Hickory the Scottish Deerhound (2011), Sadie the Scottish Terrier (2010) and Uno the Beagle (2008). Angel On A Leash champions […]
