July, 2012 by Chris Robinson A couple of dogs ago, a pup, sired by my thoroughly sensible, dignified and mature champion, group winner and senior hunter, came to live with me that recognized the perks of puppyhood. In fact, recognized them so well that he devoted his life to more or less being a professional […]
July, 2012 by Kimberly Silva Garrett What made you decide to become a judge? As with many other judges, it’s a natural progression in a life spent with dogs and dog events. It keeps me in contact with the dogs and the people and continues to teach me more about the many breeds. Who, if […]
July, 2012 by Gay Dunlap Perhaps there are those who consider dog shows fun. For most of us, however, the word “fun” does not slide easily from ones tongue when asked to describe these events that consume a large portion of our lives…indeed just about every weekend! Some of us, if we are honest, might […]
July, 2012 by Fran Reisman of Santa Barbara, CA Each week I receive notices about dog (and other animal) legislation here in California. It seems there is constant battling regarding animal rights and the rights of breeders. The e-mail below was sent by the California Federation of Dog Clubs. I’m copying some of the points […]
In 2010, AKC created a new program called the Breeder of Merit (BOM) program to honor the hard work and dedication required to produce dogs that are sound, capable and healthy. Those who meet the eligibility requirements of the BOM program represent people with the power to influence, guide, and teach future breeders, exhibitors, and owners.
by Amy Fernandez Among the most controversial dq’s at Crufts was Britain’s national breed, last year’s top Bulldog, Ch. Mellowmood One In A Million. Her show career has included notable success in Europe and 22 CCs in Britain. This story took another interesting turn on April 7 when she won the Contest of Champions. Since […]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith Alan Kalter, AKC?Chairman The new Chairman of the American Kennel Board of Directors, Alan Kalter of Ann Arbor, Michigan brings a unique combination of experience in the world of purebred dogs, business, and marketing to the AKC Board. As an active breeder/exhibitor of Bullmastiffs for over 20 years, he has […]
by Gretchen Bernardi Faddism, a fashion or cause that is taken up enthusiastically for a time and then abandoned for the “next big thing,” is part of human culture and has existed across the ages. We in the world of purebred dogs are not exempt, including breeders and judges, as our emphasis on various aspects […]
by Chris Robinson Generally my monthly contribution to The Canine Chronicle at least makes a stab at looking at the lighter side of dog ownership and some of the things that go with that including the people with which it brings a person in contact. But the difficulty in writing humor of any kind is […]
by Kerry Rushby Crufts is like no other show on Earth, but like so many other shows, it seemed to be a lucky show for some exhibitors and a disheartening show for others. This year, at Crufts (no longer in association with dfs) at the NEC in Birmingham, the show attracted 21,029 dogs and 23,469 […]
