Did You Know? Breed Judging Definitely Impacts The Future Of The Breed!
Most find it an odd statement when a venerable judge says, “The easiest class to judge is Best in Show”
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2024 Request for Proposals on the Immune System, Pathogens, and Vector-borne Diseases of Dogs
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) invites research proposals focused on the immune system, pathogens, or vector-borne diseases of dogs. CHF is committed to improving the health of all dogs. This request seeks to identify high-impact scientific research that fosters critical discoveries in dogs and impacts dogs today and for generations. This award aims to [...]
Townsend Scudder – A True Champion Of Purebred Dogs
This sport demands narrow focus. “Keep your eye on the prize” is equally tried and true. It certainly maintains momentum, but it also creates the risk of missing interesting stuff in our midst. As we know, this is an “amateur sport” and yes that definition is debatable but that open launchpoint brings a tremendously diverse and fascinating group of people together.
Send Us Your Next Generation Photos!
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Marissa Hendrix for sharing these adorable photos of your daughter, Emma, and her Golden Retrievers. Marissa says, “Emma is a huge help with our Arkgold Golden Retrievers in and out of the ring. I am so proud of the animal [...]
AKC Board Of Directors Class Of 2028 Elected
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 12, 2024, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2028 Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, PhD, Delegate, German Shepherd Dog Club of America Sally Fineburg, Delegate, Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. Dr. Michael Knight, PhD, Delegate, Texas [...]
Nancy Brown recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s ‘Top Women Leaders’
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all and celebrating one hundred years of lifesaving service, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2024. The publication’s recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the [...]
The Perfect World vs. The Real World
Dog shows, in a perfect world, would be so awesome. The weather would always be perfect, the judges would always be courteous and studious, and their rings would run right on time. The members of the show committee would be smiling, helpful and kind, and everything in the vendors’ booths would be on sale.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Stan Flowers exhibiting Boxer, CH Elanwoods Might Makes Right to Judge, Denny Kodner. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Sowing Seeds For Success In The Juniors’ Ring
As a mentor of juniors and someone who loves the sport of purebred dogs and knows that it is our young people who will inherit and ensure the survival of the sport, I encourage you to be active in the sport, alert to every opportunity to seize advantage in the ring, and learn all you need to know quickly in order to be successful.
Examining Canine Cancer and Environmental Factors
As awareness of the health risks associated with radon and fracking exposure in connection to cancer continues to rise in human medicine, a recent study explored these ties with multicentric lymphoma, a prevalent canine cancer. Surprisingly, the study did not identify significant correlations between living near sources of environmental toxins, such as fracking by-products and [...]
