The Icelandic Sheepdog ancestors were brought from Scandinavia by the Vikings as early as the 800s. Blood samples show that the breed is related to the Finnish Karelian Bear Dog that originated in Russia. It may also be related to the Norwegian Buhund, Swedish Vallhund, and Norrboten. The Icelandic Sheepdog has been documented as a distinct breed since the Middle Ages.
by Ric Chashoudian, From the archives of The Canine Chronicle – September, 1991 Today we have what some people might say are too many dog shows. [Editor’s Note: The discussion about too many dog shows has been going on for 30 years.] Maybe that’s right, but I always counter with the argument that you don’t [...]
It seemingly began as an isolated outbreak of an unidentified respiratory disease among Greyhounds in January 2004. Ground zero was a racetrack in Florida. In the twenty years since, the virus has spread to at least 36 other states (and very likely more) and shows no signs of abating.
By Lee Canalizo Originally published: July 2014 I’m getting to be “a child of the times”. Spending way too much time on my computer and iPad! Of course, most of this time is devoted to that which is near and dear to all of our hearts….the dog, dog shows and everything involved in this way [...]
Pictured above as a young puppy, this Sealyham Terrier is the winner of over 50 All Breed Best In Shows as well as the #1 Sealyham Terrier 2021-2024 and a Top 3 Terrier in 2022 & 2023. He is a Multiple National Specialty Winner as well as a the Terrier Group Winner at the AKC [...]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Do you remember this dog who is a past National Championship winner? What about the handler, owner and breeder? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for [...]
In the first three months of every year, we are treated to the world’s two most storied and spectacular all-breed dog shows: Westminster and Crufts. Both events are steeped in century-old tradition and serve to showcase the best purebred dogs in the world. But as anyone who has attended both can attest, they are also as different as night and day.
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 Katie Evans for sharing this Form Follows Function photo of your Mudi puppy, Magik Mudis Rumor Has It CGCA TKI VHMP, [...]
When trying to understand the ever increasing shift in what it takes to win at American dog shows, I keep coming back to the same bunch of questions. If dog shows are about evaluating breeding stock, why must a dog “nail the free stack” from 10 feet away, regardless of the breed? Why must a dog lead it’s handler by 10 feet going around the ring, regardless of the breed? In breeds where markings do not matter, why do they? If a breed requires a dense, water resistant coat, why do they have to be blown dry backwards and covered in mousse? Do we underestimate the ability of judges to find good breeding stock based on breed type and merit alone?
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Jackie van Delft for sharing these adorable photos of your cousin’s son, Oliver, and your Great Danes. Jackie says, “Oliver has had a love for dogs and animals since he was a baby. Oliver always loved our Great Danes and [...]
