It is with great sadness we report that Wendy Bettis of has passed away at the age of 55. Those who knew Wendy will remember her as a fixture at West Coast dog shows and major shows across the country since childhood. After winning Best Junior at Westminster in 1986, Wendy and her husband, Jimmy, [...]
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Kathy Sawler for sharing this photo of your son, Duncan, and his German Shepherd Dog! Congratulations Duncan! Do your children train the puppies? Do they love to groom the dogs and get them show ready? Do they help whelp litters? [...]
BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Scottish Terrier? Tell us about your favorite SCOTTISH TERRIER 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 if [...]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Kim Rudzik showing the Dalmatian and Wendell Sammet showing the Poodle. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease may present in dogs, with signs as subtle back or leg pain. With severe cases, the symptoms could be as striking as complete paralysis of the legs.
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to report the passing of judge Dr Roger Pritchard. Dr Pritchard started in dogs breeding Dachshunds and Boston Terriers under the kennel name ‘Rojes’. He was approved to judge in 1970 and enjoyed judging many overseas assignments. Dr. Pritchard helped organize many dog clubs–both specialty and all breed. He also [...]
In 1993 Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States; Czechoslovakia ceases to exist; there’s a dramatic Brinks robbery; the rom-com Groundhog Day is released and Kellie Fitzgerald handles Springer Spaniel Felicity’s Diamond Jim (James) to Best In Show at Westminster.
Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting is in Chicago, September 5-8, [...]
Dog shows are made up of many factions, but there is probably no bigger divide than that between the professional handler and the owner handler—and that’s partly due to a failure to communicate.
