On Monday, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will announce an extension of the temporary suspension of dog imports from countries classified as high risk for rabies. The extension will not make changes to the current rules and will remain in effect through July 31, 2024. The CDC believes the suspension remains […]
The four-plus day show cluster has become the staple of today’s dog show scene in the United States. A quick glance at our events calendar at www.caninechronicle.com shows how clusters of shows held in one location has become a normal, weekly occurrence in most regions. Heck, we even have a button titled “Cluster View” on our events calendar that groups the shows by cluster each weekend.
Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study was launched in 2012 to better understand the risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Now, access to big data – over 51 million data points – from the Study is available through the Foundation’s Data Commons, a comprehensive, free resource for researchers interested in receiving and […]
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Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? Do you remember the dog? 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!
By Caroline Coile Sometimes what we thought were our goals are not. Sometimes life intervenes, and the goals we achieve are better than any we ever imagined. In December of 2019 I thought my goal was to get Pepe’s Platinum title. At age 11, he’d been retired years earlier to make room for his son, […]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Working Group. I give the impression of explosive power and energy. I am instantly identifiable by my short, completely white coat. Correct Answer: DOGO ARGENTINO
By Caroline Coile Social environment is a strong predictor of longevity in many mammals. Now a new study shows it also impacts canine health. Researchers from Arizona State University analyzed survey data from 21,410 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project. The survey asked each owner questions ranging from their dog and their physical activity, environment, […]
More pets go missing and are admitted to shelters around the Fourth of July than at any other time of the year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding pet owners to prepare for the holiday and take steps to keep pets as safe and calm as possible. While fireworks, picnics and other Fourth […]
Caroline Mansfield, PhD, The University of Melbourne, Australia Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Melbourne, Australia, studied if specific gut bacteria can drive or exacerbate intestinal inflammation in dogs with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic enteropathy. Their findings could inform continuing studies on how the gut microbiome may be manipulated for novel treatments […]
