What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Terrier Group. My head forms a blunt wedge shape when viewed from the front or side. I am a hairless breed but have a coated counterpart. Correct Answer: American Hairless Terrier
The American Kennel Club brings the AKC Breeder Symposium to Houston’s NRG Center July 20-22, 2023. Held in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows July 19-23, the AKC Breeder Symposium provides educational opportunities for all breeders to learn new skills and be a part of a supportive culture. Attendees have nearly 30 [...]
I bet you didn’t know that there are reams of booklets, links, and printed pages that cover every conceivable detail about all things AKC. If you’re a new owner of an AKC-registered dog, I know you’re so proud that you have “Papers” on “Fido.” I hope you have figured out that a pedigree listing their heritage is not the “papers” you really want and need. I’ll take a leap of faith and assume the breeder you bought your dog from either sat with you and had you sign the “blue slip” from the litter registration or at least provided you with it to send in on your own; and it included their signature as “breeder(s) of record”. In this techie era, one can do it online as well…but I do know that verifiable signatures are still required, and you have to choose a name for your new pup.
Exhibitors are talented at claiming conflicts of interests when it involves their competition, and denying any when it involves themselves. But what do the rules have to say about it? Technically, the Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges states, “A conflict of interest exists when a judge is influenced by any relationship or factor other than the merit of the dogs.” We all know that’s probably a bit broad and unenforceable, but some are well-defined and very enforceable. But not all are understood, especially by exhibitors. How well do you know your rules when it comes to conflicts of interest?
The late Walter Mischel was a psychologist at Stanford who, in the 1970s, created a famous delayed-gratification experiment by watching children eat marshmallows.
On Monday, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will announce an extension of the temporary suspension of dog imports from countries classified as high risk for rabies. The extension will not make changes to the current rules and will remain in effect through July 31, 2024. The CDC believes the suspension remains [...]
The four-plus day show cluster has become the staple of today’s dog show scene in the United States. A quick glance at our events calendar at www.caninechronicle.com shows how clusters of shows held in one location has become a normal, weekly occurrence in most regions. Heck, we even have a button titled “Cluster View” on our events calendar that groups the shows by cluster each weekend.
Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study was launched in 2012 to better understand the risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Now, access to big data – over 51 million data points – from the Study is available through the Foundation’s Data Commons, a comprehensive, free resource for researchers interested in receiving and [...]
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Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Do you remember the dog? 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!
