Morris Animal Foundation announced that researchers at Iowa State University are the recipients of funding for a new study focused on inflammatory bowel disease in dogs. The team, led by Dr. Albert Jergens, will investigate the role of gut microbial changes in IBD and explore potential dietary solutions. “This study holds great promise for improving […]
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has launched an open heart surgery program for dogs, becoming the only program of its kind in the United States and the only one to offer the complex procedure known as mitral valve repair. “We are thrilled that we were able to hire Dr. Katsuhiro Matsuura as a faculty […]
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 […]
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 […]
