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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?
December 4th, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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 [...]
December 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Australian Shepherd? Tell us about your favorite AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 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. Bonus points [...]
December 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,The Buzz | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 180 – May 2017 by Joan Harrigan Our sport is deeply rooted in history and tradi- tion. The great dogs and great dog people are written about in books and magazines, and stories about them are passed on whenever dog show people gather. Some achieve almost legendary status. [...]
December 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured | Read More »
Recently, there have been numerous revisions to Breed Standards, many of which are intended to clarify existing guidelines. However, these updates may also introduce new disqualifications (DQs) that could have significant consequences for dogs in the show ring. Altering a breed standard is a serious matter, as it can impact the eligibility of dogs for [...]
December 2nd, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It’s no secret that German Shepherds have made news over the past year, and not the good kind. The overtone of these stories invariably leans towards vicious, terrifying, aggressive, dangerous…blah, blah. blah. There is no question that dog bites are a serious issue, but it is also impossible to deny the sensational element of these reports. Let’s drop that stuff and consider the damage it’s doing to the breed because news like this instantly transcends the case in question. So many breeds have been harmed by this media cash grab and the scope of that wreckage is almost incomprehensible.
December 2nd, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024 Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024
December 1st, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
On paper, one might be surprised Dorothy would be our poster child for all things bright and beautiful. Many would fondly say she was more of a pin-up girl than a poster child; she had that obsequious innocence that cast off a hint of sultriness and sex appeal. She was born in 1910 as one of seven siblings.
December 1st, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
To see the future, it is a worthy task to reflect upon the past. Examining the past offers a road map of the present and a peek into the future. These markers braid themselves into a continuum of what has been, what is, and what could be. It is an assessment which offers a view into what works well, what does not, and what can be tweaked with a myriad of improvements. Time, contemplation, and momentum are the tools for making these adjustments. From there, the next path to follow becomes clearer.
November 30th, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, say knowing your family health history is an important step to reducing your [...]
November 29th, 2024 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
