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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces funding for a groundbreaking study evaluating a potential treatment for canine degenerative myelopathy. Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurologic disease in dogs with characteristics similar to some forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s […]
The American Kennel Club®, a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred registry and leading advocate for dogs is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the AKC Eddy Award starting today through September 1, 2023. The AKC Eddy Award is designed to encourage and reward Parent Clubs that provide extensive Breeder Education to anyone interested in […]
Hemangiosarcoma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in dogs. Many pet owners are unaware of the disease, which can grow and spread rapidly – often catching dog owners off guard. A new webinar by Morris Animal Foundation in collaboration with TEDxMileHigh aims to educate owners on what they need to know about this devastating cancer. […]
By Joan Harrigan Originally published September 2017 Owner-handlers looking to grow in the sport of purebred dogs could find no better example to follow than someone who has won 11 Hound Groups at the Garden. It’s almost not necessary to mention her name—but of course, we’re referring to Patricia Craige Trotter. Her record is incredible—the […]
by Lee Connor One question that is regularly asked in Dogdom is ‘How can we attract more people to our ranks?’ and it is a very important question for any hobby. In fact, for the health and continuation of our sport it is vital that we continue to attract new blood and it appears to […]
