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 [...]
Legends come and go. Be they walking on four or two legs, one thing is certain–no one gets out of this life alive. And so it goes that over the last two years I have lost four people who were significant characters in my book of life. Each deserves a story but my focus for this piece will be my most recent loss.
It’s hard to believe, but Fall has arrived here in the Midwest. Our show year is in its 4th quarter and those racing for rankings will be turning it up in the quest to achieve their goals. Keep your eye on the goal, my friends, but be safe, and be sensible. Thank goodness [...]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Terrier Group developed in England for use in foxhunts. I am a compact, rectangular dog standing 10 to 12 inches at the shoulder; I move with confidence that matches my keen intelligent expression. My coat is predominantly white with black and/or tan markings. There is [...]
Like many others, I stumbled into showing dogs. When I was nine, my neighbor took a chance, knocking on my door and asking for my help. I’d never even walked a dog before, much less considered showing one. I remember tentatively nodding before running my first ever down and back with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever happily bounding beside me. From that moment, though, I knew I was in the sport for the long haul. Since then, I have had numerous breeders offer me once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that have shaped me into who I am today. Without them taking the chance on me, I would have stayed stagnant.
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Did you correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Answer: CH Vin-Melca’s Marketta, bred, owned and handled by Patricia Craig-Trotter. 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!
At this point, everyone clearly recognizes the connection between breed popularity and the secondary repercussions stemming from that. There are a multitude of danger zones attached to that fate. Obviously, no breed can survive or evolve without an ongoing core of dedicated fanciers. That is essential in order to maintain a sufficiently viable and diverse population and ensure competitive momentum. More participation definitely brings genetic advantages. That level of serious commitment also tends to curb exploitation–to some degree. Okay, we know that, right?
When a recent Supreme Court case struck down academic use of affirmative action, critics were quick to point out what was not impacted: legacy admissions. It’s the idea that because the parent, grandparent, etc., attended the university and was successful–or because they spent enough money–the child will also be successful and is ushered in, held to a different standard than the rest.
Have you had this experience? Your promising youngster turns into a seasoned special who loves to go to shows. Wins come easily, and soon the promising youngster is a Champion, then a Grand, and maybe even climbs the levels of Grand. Meanwhile, you’re bringing on another promising youngster and starting to leave your previous promising youngster home more and more.
