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?
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! Whether we spend this time with family, friends, on a beach somewhere, or at a dog show, it is important to be thankful that we can continue our involvement with our beloved sport of purebred dogs. As breeders, owners, and exhibitors, we all have different goals. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
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 [...]
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.
Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024 Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024
