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#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Answer: GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, ‘Rumor”. Owned by Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney & Kent Boyles, Bred by Pamela McElheney & Kent Boyles, shown by Kent Boyles & Liz Oster Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo […]
Remembering Jimmy Mitchell
It is with great sadness we share the loss of James Mitchell. Jimmy started his career in dogs as a young kid in a grooming shop, eventually leading him to work for Bill Trainor and Anne Rogers Clark. As a very active member of the dog community, Jimmy worked for the Foley Dog Show Organization […]
The Scottish Deerhound: Form And [Illegal] Function
If a breed’s original function is illegal, as a preservation breeder, breed judge, or judge’s mentor, how can you understand and evaluate how form follows function? This dichotomy has to be addressed in many breeds, including the Scottish Deerhound. For some, it may mean function is now irrelevant; who cares? This would ignore, however, the American Kennel Club’s (“AKC”) mission of “promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function” and a breed standard’s purpose, as described by Frank Kane, member of the Kennel Club’s (“KC” (UK)) Breed Standards and Stud Book sub-committee, which is to serve as “the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance … and ensures that the breed is fit for function.”
Remembering James Mitchell
Join Amy Rodrigues in this exciting series, “TIME WILL TELL.” Amy goes back in time with some of the greatest historians in the sport of dogs. They will tell us some of their favorite stories of how they first got started and explain some of the differences between dog shows then and now. Please sit back and enjoy as Jimmy […]
Ringside Thoughts – One Breeder’s Dream
If I had a million dollars, I’d be advertising my dogs, too. Right now, I have three in the whelping box that I think have launched my breeding program two generations ahead and I’m thrilled. At 64, who knows if I’ll get the chance to breed another ten generations so I have no time to think about the bigger picture of dog show glamor. If I am fortunate, I will finish all three of these pups myself and they will win the coveted Best of Breed ribbon on more than one occasion. That’s my goal. It is a simple one based on my desire to breed the best I can against the standard and be satisfied. But I’ll admit, sometimes I wished my name had been Rockefeller rather than Churchill.
Spring Cleaning for Pet Poisons
When Geoff Pender and his family decided to get away for a holiday on the lake, they took their curious dog named Soho with them. While relaxing in their rental cabin, they noticed that Soho had pulled something out from inside a crack where the stone fireplace had pulled away from the wall. It turned out to […]
AKC Acquires Professional Grooming Credential
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Professional Grooming Credential (PGC) from the World Pet Association (WPA). The PGC measures foundational knowledge, safety, and technical skills of groomers, and is the only nationwide grooming industry […]
AKC Introduces New AKC DNA + Health Test
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce AKC® DNA + Health. This new test combines genetic health and traits testing with AKC DNA identification, creating a powerful tool for breeders. “At the AKC, we’re always looking for tools to help […]
Next Generation Spotlight – Sawyer Johnson
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Kate Johnson for sharing these fabulous photos of your son, Sawyer, and his Australian Shepherds. Sawyer is a third generation dog person and absolutely adores all things “dog!” Do your children train the puppies? Do they love to groom the […]
