The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to bring the AKC Breeder Symposium to Columbus’s Greater Columbus Convention Center on October 13-14, 2023. Held in conjunction with AKC Meet the Breeds, the AKC Breeder Symposium provides educational opportunities for all breeders to […]
WHAT: The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to bring Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America’s National Specialty to AKC.tv, September 27th-30th, 2023. The National Specialty is taking place in Gray Summit, MO at Purina Farms. WHEN: Wednesday, September 27th – Saturday September 30th, 2023. Tune-in at 8:30 a.m. CT/ 9:30 a.m. ET WHERE: AKC.tv […]
The AKC/USA World Agility Team is headed to the Czech Republic to compete against teams from 55 countries in the FCI Agility World Championship taking place October 4-8, 2023. The 16 members and four alternates are broken down into four teams – small, medium, intermediate, and large – and hail from all over the country, […]
By Jane Alston-Myers When did it become okay to have a total disregard for the breed standard? There, I said it and I mean it. And I am not talking about a difference of opinions or priorities. I am talking about ignoring or rewarding DQs as defined in the breed standard. Whether it be size, […]
Did you correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Answer: GCH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus, “Ziggy” owned and handled by Jackie Beaudoin and breeder Sue Heubner 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 Originally published: June 2015 Along with most racing fans, I began to wonder if I’d see another Triple Crown winner in my lifetime. California Chrome’s dismal Belmont performance last year ranks among the most memorable close calls, due mainly to his owner’s pubic tantrum following his fourth place finish. Losing never feels […]
By William Given The Relationship Between Dominant & Recessive Genes A great many misconceptions seem to exist in the minds of novice and highly experienced breeders alike regarding the impact of dominant and recessive genes on phenotype. I believe this is primarily due to the purposely vague nature in which the terms are often used […]
by Lisa Dubé Forman Far too often we hear of heartbreaking stories where renowned dog fanciers, this includes breeders and judges, have passed on only to discover they had not bequeathed their prized, purebred dog collections, photographs, volumes of old books and other related treasures. Tragically these collections, in part or in their entirety are […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Do you remember the dog? What about the handler, owners and breeders? 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 […]
Regular readers of my jottings will be well aware that, at some time or another, I have wanted to own almost every breed of dog known to man!
