by Peri Norman Originally published: October 2015 I bought my first show dog in 1971. The world of dog shows and purebred dog breeders has been turned on its axis several times since then. Since my beginnings in purebred dogs, there has been a revolution in my thinking. Early in my time as a purebred […]
Between you and me, I recently ‘celebrated’ a big birthday. The initial plan was to do it in style in Costa Rica. I’ve always wanted to go there and I especially wanted to see the turtles and sloths; however, with the Great British Pound taking a serious, sudden tumble in value and with the continued uncertainty around the world, I eventually decided it would be safer (and cheaper) to stick much closer to home.
For the past thirty years, one of my great joys is visiting England. It began in the late 1980s when my husband and I took a vacation. The brochure was like a book of art–beautiful and entrancing.
November 3, 2022 the University of Missouri announced a $1.5 million gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The gift will help fund a new director of the Canine Molecular Genetics Laboratory in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, which works on finding causes of genetic diseases in dogs. “The College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this current judge handling a Black Cocker Spaniel? What about the judge? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!
A study from the Azabu University in Japan found that dogs shed tears associated with positive emotions.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is a beloved holiday tradition for families across the nation. Launched in 2002, it has delivered blockbuster TV ratings as a celebration of America’s fascination with man’s best friend. Hosted by John O’Hurley, the Seinfeldensemble actor (catalog king J. Peterman) and the ultimate champion of ABC’s inaugural “Dancing […]
Family and friends are mourning the passing of Romayne Strilka-Switch of Lambertville, NJ. Romayne had a love of Afghan Hounds. She enjoyed judging and she was licensed for the Hound group. Her friends remember her for her friendship and support as new exhibitors. Romayne also had a love for dancing that began at the age […]
