Who were you able to name in this photo? Who is the judge, and who is the handler? Answer: The judge in this photo is the late Frank Sabella, the handler is Michael Brantley. 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 Caroline Coile Brachycephalic breeds are known to be at risk for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). BOAS refers to a combination of traits such as an elongated soft palate, pinched nostrils (stenotic nares) or narrowed trachea, that can cause difficulty breathing in affected dogs. Signs of BOAS can include noisy breathing (which can include [...]
By Caroline Coile A new DNA test could save the lives of sighthounds undergoing surgery. Researchers from Washington State University have developed a genetic test to detect dogs prone to excessive bleeding following surgery. The condition, called delayed postoperative hemorrhage (DEPOH), was first noted in racing Greyhounds but has since been reported in Scottish Deerhounds, [...]
By Caroline Coile More than 110,000 rescue personnel are currently working to unearth survivors and help those whose lives have been upended from the two huge earthquakes that ravaged Turkey and Syria. Some of these are part of K9 search & rescue teams from around the world, including El Salvador, Germany, Mexico, Qatar, South Korea, [...]
By Amy Fernandez It’s interesting to read dog show reviews from that ancient era when the possibility of massive popularity first dawned on AKC–and show giving clubs. To be more precise, It was the post-war years of the late 1940s. This sport had just endured some of its most brutal strength tests, namely the Great [...]
By Caroline Coile Researchers in Finland compared more than 1000 dogs of 13 breeds (each breed had to have at least 40 dogs to be included) on a variety of tests. The 13 breeds were Australian Kelpie, Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Border Collie, English Cocker Spaniel, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Hovawart, Labrador [...]
By Amy Fernandez
The Edison shows have been a local favorite for years. The centerpiece of the weekend, New Brunswick on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, and Bronx on Sunday the 26th drew reasonably good entries with 1395 on Friday, 1696 on Saturday and 1557 Sunday. Pretty good, but not like the old days.
by Peter Baynes Originally published March 2012 The word “oops” has begun to have a new meaning since a famous politician had a lapse of memory. Unfortunately, his mistake was on national television, and the “oops” moment is largely credited for scuttling his presidential campaign, and he has been mocked for months. In the dog [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? Who is the judge, and who is the handler? 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 [...]
By Jane Cook In today’s world, social media keeps us updated on the comings and goings of others, and the things they feel are important to them. I admit I’m on Facebook daily looking at posts of friends and family to keep in touch with what is going on in their world. One thing I’ve [...]
