Ancient DNA from the pelt of a fluffy white dog named Mutton is revealing new details about the woolly dog, an extinct breed that was cared for and raised by the women of the Coast Salish tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest. The small dogs — called “sqwemá:y,” “ske’-ha,” “sqw?méy” and “sqwbaý” in some Coast Salish languages — [...]
By Amy Fernandez Predictions about our post-Covid recovery haven’t quite turned out as expected in any sector of life. Such a drastic disaster is bound to have a tremendous impact. And economic/demographic recovery forecasts have limited value in an unprecedented situation. For instance, the veterinary profession was among the few that were spared from the financial crunch [...]
Join the AKC Canine Health Foundation on Wednesday evenings in January 2024 for the next installment of virtual Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks. These seminars, sponsored by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF), and the Theriogenology Foundation (TF), are intended for breeders looking for current information specifically on reproduction topics [...]
By Amy Fernandez It’s often said that the sport has completely changed in recent decades, which is generally a preamble to a litany of things gone wrong. Well…maybe not so much. Old dog magazines are a treasure trove of information–and not just for historical documentation. The editorial commentary is also remarkably unchained from any fears of [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Katelyn Johnson for sharing these adorable photos of your son, Brady, and your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Brady is pictured throughout the years working with his dogs. He is currently 6 years old. Do your children train the puppies? [...]
Around The Rings: International Kennel Club- Chicago February 2014 Photos by: Booth Photography
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC® Agility Invitational is coming to ESPN2 this Christmas Eve starting at 9 pm ET. The event occurred at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, on December 16th and 17th, 2023. “We [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes the following leaders in canine health with their annual awards. Susan LaCroix Hamil receives the 2023 President’s Award. The President’s Award is given to a person or organization that has made an exceptional contribution [...]
