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With about 200 AKC breeds to choose from, why are the vast majority of registrations confined to the top 15 or so breeds? In 2003, for example, the top 15 breeds accounted for 64% of new registrations (584,041 dogs) while the bottom 15 breeds together accounted for only 0.1% of registrations (1,077 dogs). Why is the Beagle ranked #7 and the Harrier #188? Is there really 180 ranking spots difference between them? What’s so much better about a German Shepherd (#4) than a Canaan Dog (#187)? Why is the Bulldog–not the easiest dog to care for, nor the most likely to participate in outdoor or athletic activities–ranked #8? What accounts for the French Bulldog’s meteoric rise to #2?
July 24th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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July 23rd, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
S everal weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club. While I was wowed by the venue and ease of the entire experience, I was also impressed with both of the preliminary junior showmanship judges: Lydia Frey and Rachel Robertson. After watching them each select four finalists from impressive competition, I reached out to them for an interview. Both judges gave eloquent renditions of their time judging and some words of advice for the younger generation about the future of our sport and beyond. I am honored to have been given an inside look into their minds and to share that now with the fancy
July 22nd, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all dogs, proudly announces the publication of its 1,000th scientific study. This significant milestone demonstrates CHF’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of dogs. Since its inception in 1995, CHF, in partnership with its generous donors, has invested over […]
July 21st, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
By Caroline Coile Melanomas are the most common oral cancers in dogs. Unfortunately, they come with a poor prognosis. They are highly metastatic and conventional chemotherapy does not increase survival time. Human oral melanomas are very similar to canine ones. In people, these tumors have been responding to a combination of immune inhibitors and radiotherapy. […]
July 21st, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Can you name 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!
July 20th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
Few situations at an AKC event are more unfortunate and frightening than dog aggression. It’s actually impressive that so few incidents occur. When they do, even judges, but especially event committees and owners, can be unprepared about what the rules say must happen. How prepared are you?
July 20th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has awarded $17,500 to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Department through its AKC ReuniteAdopt A K-9 Cop matching grant program. Funds were raised by contributions from AKC dog clubs and community members, with AKC Reunite matching donations […]
July 19th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It’s widely claimed in the press and in the negative comments pertaining to pedigree dogs that, “dog shows have completely ruined our dog breeds.”
July 19th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Toy Group. I am a small elegant dog, lively, long-legged, with fine bone and lean muscles. Dogs of more than three years have such a fringe which should completely hide the outer edges and tips of the ears. Correct Answer: Russian Toy
July 18th, 2023 | Posted in CC Trivia Question,Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
