By: Peri Norman Originally published: October 2015 In some ways, we live in a great time to be breeding dogs. Genome projects in both humans and dogs have yielded information about genetic disease and inheritability of traits that have improved our ability to make better breeding decisions and produce dogs more precisely tailored to our [...]
On February 6, over 140 veterinary professionals will meet with senators, representatives, and their staffs to discuss the importance of legislation that will help increase the availability of veterinary services in rural areas and protect against the spread of diseases that pose a threat to animal and public health. As part of the American Veterinary Medical [...]
By: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT, Canine Health Foundation We need new strategies to treat and even prevent bone cancer in dogs! Osteosarcoma, the most common form of bone cancer in dogs, is a tumor that usually affects the limbs of middle-aged to older, large breed dogs and carries a dire prognosis. As cancerous cells [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce our newest made-for-television special, “NFL Dog Plays of the Year,” which will air on ESPN on February 2nd at 9:30 PM ET as part of Pro Bowl weekend (check your local listings). This show highlights NFL players and their admiration for canine competitors who demonstrate incredible athletic feats. Hosts Jesse Palmer (ABC’s ‘The [...]
By: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT, The Canine Health Foundation The bond between humans and dogs has always been strong. In recent years, this bond has only grown stronger as dogs have become beloved members of the family – sharing our homes, hobbies, and furniture. But do you know that they also share many of [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Matias Mato for sharing these adorable photos of your seven year old daughter, Sofia, in the ring. Sofia won her first All-Breed Best In Show award on a Bichon Frise at 7 years of age! Matias believes she is the [...]
Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Do you recognize this dog in this photo? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! 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!
By Amy Fernandez By any definition, Sunday’s NYC weather was not inviting. It was cold and windy with non-stop pelting rain–and as most dog people know, all that feels way worse over on the west side with that wind whipping off the Hudson. In other words, it was the perfect day to revise plans and [...]
Which international dog show would you like to attend? Which international event is on your bucket list? Crufts? The World Dog Show? European Dog Show? Which one would you like to attend and why? Tell us about your plans! Please share your answers with us in the comments on the Canine Chronicle Question Of The [...]
A new survey conducted by the American Heart Association, which is marking one hundred years of service saving lives, suggests that increased visibility of the need for CPR has had a positive impact on someone’s willingness to respond if they are bystanders in a cardiac emergency. However, there remains a significant gap in awareness that [...]
