Who were you able to name in this photo from this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: The handler is now judge, Gina Weiser showing the poodle to judge Frank Sabella. 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 Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Most pups are willing learners and in many ways they are like babies – lively and curious. This combination of behavior makes early life the best time to shape behavior. What a puppy will become starts while it is a puppy. Attitude, habits, fears and attractions all begin early. Knowing […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally Published September 2012 During the course of a recent show weekend when I was on a panel with one of our senior and most distinguished judges, who also happens to be a very good friend of mine, occasion arose to discuss over dinner the current state of our sport and […]
A new study will test whether the addition of CBD can improve pain management in dogs following orthopedic surgery. The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, will be conducted by a veterinary research team at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. CBD use in pets has gained in popularity in the last decade, but there are few controlled studies […]
What To Do If You Get Sued By Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq./Mediator Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC Happiness is never getting sued. However, when people are in conflict over an animal, deciding to sue is an easy choice. Usually none of the parties feel heard; their issues have not been adequately addressed. Deciding to work […]
The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, the Obedience Classic and AKC Fast CAT Invitational, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally.
The veterinary industry can anticipate exciting new breakthroughs in the frontier of pet microbiome health thanks to a new partnership between Nestlé Purina PetCare Global Research and the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University’s School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. The partnership is made possible through a $2 million Purina PetCare Research Excellence Fund, which will run from […]
Compared to other countries, America really doesn’t have many genuine native breeds. I would argue that both the Chihuahua and the Chinese Crested deserve that status, but I’m not the CEO. However, our homegrown purebreds are quintessential American success stories. Before I get tangled up in those weeds let me get to the Silken Windhound because this breed is a grassroots, Made In America product straight out of Austin, Texas.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? 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!
These days the phrase “alphabet soup” is tossed around to refer to dogs sporting a list of titles that even experienced dog people may not understand. Some titles are truly hard-earned designations of extreme talent, while others may be fun afternoon pastimes. None should be denigrated as “just titles” but some are harder to get than others, and appreciating that should make you less likely to accuse owners of being “title-seekers.” After all, isn’t anyone who wants a CH in front of their dog’s name or a UDX behind it a title-seeker? Or for that matter, a BIS or HIT?
