The Dandie Dinmont Terrier was named after a character in the book Guy Mannering written by Sir Walter Scott. The breed was first identified in the early 1700s, developed from rough coated terriers around the borders of England and Scotland. Initially they were named based on their coat colors–Mustard and Pepper. They were famed for their hunting prowess, initially going after otters and badgers.
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Sara Morrow for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Golden Retriever, “Pitch” (CH Ruffwater Pitch Perfect CDX BN RA [...]
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We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Felicia Moore for sharing these adorable photos of your niece, Kailar! Felicia says, “Kailar has been going to dog shows with me and helping handle dogs for myself and a few of the other Australian Cattle Dog people ! She [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite English Cocker Spaniel? Tell us about your favorite ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. [...]
This is a message to all breeders and those of us who show dogs: This article is not intended to call anyone out, but rather to encourage some introspection about how we behave in this sport of purebred dogs (myself included).
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that serves as the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Jacot to Vice President of Education. In her new role, Jacot will oversee public education initiatives that promote responsible [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has watched the incidence of obesity in dogs increase dramatically over the past twenty years. In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN), veterinarians reported that about forty percent of the dogs coming into their clinic or animal hospital were obese. Canine obesity is best defined as an accumulation of excess body fat to the extent that a dog’s body weight exceeds his ideal weight by at least 20 percent or where the dog’s extra weight has caused the development of health problems.
Dogs with titles in multiple disciplines are becoming more and more common as breeders realize that many puppy buyers these days are looking for dogs that can do more than trot around a show ring and smile at judges.
One hundred years ago Des Moines, Iowa went to the dogs. Champion dogs, that is. This coming September 6 and 7, will be our 100th year and 97th Show, which will be held at the Iowa State Fair Varied Industries Building.
