By Amy Fernandez I’ve always believed that dog parks exist more for the owners than the dogs. Really, dogs couldn’t care less about the aesthetics of such places. Nonetheless, dog parks are endlessly upgraded, landscaped and packed with new amenities for the humans. DogTV probably fits in the same category. Launched as an antidote for bored and [...]
Every breeder that I know, who also shows, understands the importance of a great sire. And, this is particularly true for those dogs that, to a large extent, stamp their likeness upon their offspring. While a bitch having this quality is also highly prized, such a sire can easily have a more far-reaching impact on his line in particular, and his breed in general. This is because he can produce a considerably larger number of progeny.
During their daily security monitoring rounds at a major international airport, Allied Universal’s canine team detected 250 pounds of marijuana in unclaimed “ghost” luggage. Canine Gelsey and her handler, one of several narcotics canine teams with MSA Security, an Allied Universal® Company, found the narcotics during their sweep of the airport’s baggage claim area on Oct. 18, 2023. While [...]
A few years ago, I realized that my arthritic knees had become more accurate at forecasting changes in the weather than the National Weather Service. Not that it came as a great surprise to me as, like most investigative reporters, I view anything emanating from a government agency as suspect. However, what I didn’t realize was that dogs–mine and those belonging to others–were even better at detecting weather changes in the offing than my knees.
Congratulations are in order for the 2023 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship is named in honor of [...]
I graduated from college with a degree in elementary education. A required class for that tract was a comprehensive immersion into children’s literature. With another major in English literature, it was an excellent pairing for me. Both of these majors have proven to be worthy assets in my life. From helping me guide our son through school to coaching new exhibitors in the ring–and to be sitting here writing for you, my faithful readers–I am grateful for that education.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Do you remember the dog? What about the handler, owners and breeders? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! 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 [...]
The dog-loving general public has fallen for language that automatically makes purebred dog breeders the enemy of kindness and morality. As the marketing rolls out from animal rights groups into general-population usage through social media, pithy pronouncements like “adopt, don’t shop” take on mythical, magical, and poisonous properties. It’s up to the fancy to clap back on language that makes it easier for people to vote for laws that affect the rights to own and enjoy any kind of dog–purebred or mixed, intact or neutered, and even whether litters of puppies can legally be produced.
EVENT CANCELLATIONS SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21-22, 2023!!!! Gloucester County Kennel Club – Galloway, New Jersey “At the Directive of the Township in Galloway, NJ (due to weather, from this past weekend and the expected heavy rains beginning Friday – Saturday, they have deemed the grounds unsuitable for a safe event) and after exhausting all [...]
American Heart Association awards honor top college football coaches while raising lifesaving funds and awareness of heart and brain health. Twenty-six active college football coaches make up the American Heart Association’s 2023 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The [...]
