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In a landmark study, scientists have developed one of the first DNA tests for a complex disease in dogs, meaning one that arises from the interplay of many genes as well as environment. So far, virtually all DNA tests for disorders have detected one or possibly two gene variables. This DNA test, for canine cruciate ligament rupture in Labrador Retrievers, relies on values at thousands of genetic loci to predict if a dog is likely to develop a ruptured cruciate ligament. Perhaps even more importantly, it could herald in more DNA tests for complex disorders.
November 11th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,Health & Training | Read More »
The American Kennel Club defines dog shows by saying, “…the true purpose of conformation showing is to evaluate breeding stock. The dog’s conformation… is an indication of the dog’s ability to produce quality purebred puppies, and that is what is being judged in the ring.”
November 11th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Researchers at the University of Glasgow in Scotland were trying to create a robotic dog that could cause people to bond with it. To do so they needed to find out what it is about our dogs that makes us love them. So, they asked dog owners what it was about their dogs they felt was most important in bonding with them.
November 10th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Send us your #Throwback Thursday photos! We want to share your photo on Throwback Thursday. Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
November 10th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
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November 10th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq./Mediator Originally published: September 2014 For those of you reading this article, raise your hand if you are able to do one thing at a time to completion? Impossible? I am not so sure, but we believe we must multi-task to get everything done in a day. However, it does take […]
November 9th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Due to extreme predicted weather including wind and rain, we feel it’s best for everyone’s safety, to CANCEL our Thursday show. We hope to have our Friday Show. The judges are traveling and will be here and ready to judge on Friday. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation. Safety is our first concern. Thank you, TCKC Show […]
November 8th, 2022 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
By William J. Given Originally published: February 2012 There are four areas we evaluate when we judge Junior Showmanship. Those areas are proper breed presentation, skill in the individual dog’s presentation, knowledge of ring procedure, and appearance and conduct. The dog must be groomed and exhibited in the manner appropriate with its presentation in the […]
November 8th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Recognition Heralds Those Who Contribute To Animal Welfare Causes in America Susan Bahary, renowned sculptor honoring service animals, has been named recipient of The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s “Dogs’ Best Friend Award” for 2022. Bahary, who specializes in canine art out of her Bay Area studio in California, will be […]
November 8th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
By Amy Fernandez Originally published: September 2015 Anyone acquainted with our sport knows that the first dog show happened in 1859. However, like most conventionally accepted historical facts, the truth is kinda, sorta different. “The Sporting Dog Show” staged at the Town Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne on June 28 and 29, 1859 was actually an afterthought tacked […]
November 7th, 2022 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »
