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Thyroid Testing During Illness
By Sharon Albright, DVM, CCRT Manager of Communications & Veterinary Outreach, AKC Canine Health Foundation Many diseases can alter thyroid hormone levels, even though they do not directly involve the thyroid gland. Kidney, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic diseases, and even cancer, can temporarily lower these hormone levels in the bloodstream – a phenomenon known as euthyroid […]
How I Got (Back) Into Show Dogs
I recently got back into show dogs, Labrador Retrievers specifically, after 40 years. Things have changed, and I keep hearing about it being a graying sport with trouble eliciting newcomers. I thought it might be useful with respect to recruiting new people, to share how I got involved in showing dogs in the first place–and how I got re-engaged in the dog show world again.
Next Generation Spotlight – Octavia Bruce
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Nikki Bruce for sharing this fun photo of your daughter, Octavia, at the Kentuckiana Cluster in March. Octavia is 19 months old and is a 4th generation dog person! Her mom, Nikki, says “She grooms her toys all the time!” […]
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who can you name in this photo? 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 your photos!
Crufts 2024 – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Just as you never forget your first love, it’s often said you never forget your first Crufts, and I can attest to the truth of this statement–well, the Crufts bit anyway.
Send Us Your #FormFollowsFunction Photos!
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 Gabrielle Beaubrun for sharing this funny Form Follows Function photo! According to the American Kennel Club, “The monks kept Tibetan Spaniels mainly […]
Did You Know… Today’s New Breed Judges Have Many Challenges Getting Approved
In this fast-paced, high-tech world, sometimes we’re zooming so fast we miss seeing everything right under our noses! Any long-time, successful breeder can tell you it takes years to build a foundation from which to breed. The “Powers That Be” understand that and ask for a minimum amount of time required as part of the Judging Application Process as a Breeder /Judge–“X” number of litters and “X” number of Champions bred. Those numbers are mandatory for the first-time applicant applying under the “Breeder/Judge” criteria. Those who apply as a “Breeder/Judge” seldom (if ever) disappoint in preparedness by virtue of “time served” in the whelping box and show ring.
Table Talk · April 17, 2024
I mentioned last week that I was attending the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac. I frankly did not know what to expect and from the moment I arrived I was in awe! The LRCP did a special mentoring session for approved Labrador Judges which was well-attended and enjoyed by all the participants. Desi Murphy said, “The Specials had the most depth of quality I’ve ever witnessed!!” What an amazing opportunity to talk dogs with some of the breed’s experts and witness a depth of quality that is second to none! If you have not had the opportunity, please be sure to check out some of the Table Talk segments from Potomac week. I had the opportunity to visit with some winners, judges, and hard-working Potomac volunteers! Most importantly, I’d like to give kudos to a community of people that is supportive of each other and kind to all! Thank you to everyone who made me feel welcome and made my week enjoyable–and productive! If you have not had the opportunity to attend the Potomac, I strongly encourage you to add it to your bucket list.
Next Generation Spotlight – Hayden Kusmierkiewicz
We want to see our readers #NextGeneration photos to be shared on The #CanineChronicle! Thank you Ashley Kusmierkiewicz for sharing this adorable photo of your son, Hayden, and his Pug, Indy. Hayden was entered in his first PeeWee event at the Scottsbluff Kennel Club dog show on March 30! Do your children train the puppies? Do they […]
