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The big problem researching breed history is the gigantic blank space that frequently spans everything up to the late eighteenth/early nineteenth century. Filling in those mysterious gaps is the primary challenge–with one outstanding exception. A handful of breeds have been consistently documented throughout recorded history because their role was inseparable from human civilization. Everything from farming manuals to folklore to ancient Roman tax records provides a glimpse into Working breed development. These dogs were simply too important to omit them from the official story.
June 8th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affaires Committee unanimously adopted an amendment requested and drafted by the AKC to remove language requiring an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection for anyone coming into the Commonwealth for dog events or hunting. Instead, the bill maintains the current exemption for those entering Pennsylvania for under 30 days. AKC [...]
June 7th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Aces can’t be returned. They’re brilliant and beautiful serves, a small furry orb shot from a racket at a rate of speed that seems unimaginable. In 2021, Oscar Otte from Germany set the record for the fastest ace in US Open history at a blazing 151 MPH. It traveled right through the center of what would become the Best In Show ring on May 9th, 2023. Perfection. Timing. Dedication. Hard work. This year, Westminster served its own ace at the same great place. Matching adjectives apply.
June 7th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development Date: June 10 and 11, 2023 Location: Taylor Farm Park; Canfield Ave. Norwalk, CT Time: 9:00 AM both days Topics to be discussed: – Understanding AKC paperwork & what is needed to approve event – The difference in Superintendent, Show Secretary and Package Show – Premium list – Judging [...]
June 6th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Anyone who has been an integral part of organizing a dog show or cluster understands the effort required to organize and execute a good dog show. Large shows like Louisville, Houston and Woofstock require even more forethought, management and creativity. The great shows of the world require year-long planning for each show and long-term plans that look forward a decade or more.
June 6th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Were you able to name who was featured in this week’s #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who is this breeder and professional handler? Answer: Kim Rudzik, breeder, former professional handler and AKC’s newest Executive Field Representative. 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 [...]
June 5th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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June 5th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Lymphoma is a common cancer in dogs, but unlike human studies, which have associated the disease with environmental toxins, little is known about how it originates in dogs. A new Morris Animal Foundation-funded study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is focused on looking for links between toxins in the environment and the development of [...]
June 4th, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
By William Given By the time most exhibitors of purebred dogs make their first trip into the show ring, they have narrowed their interest to one breed. About the time they make their second ring appearance, they will have learned that there exists differences in the quality of dogs within their breed. Those differences may [...]
June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Calling all English Springer Spaniel enthusiasts, The English Springer Spaniel Global Review Vol. 1 is now available from author, Boris Began. This hardcover XL coffee table book boasts an impressive 532 pages, comprising 38 captivating chapters and showcasing over 600 vivid photographs spanning the years 1920 to 2023 the most successful English Springer Spaniels in [...]
June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
