The American Kennel Club recently changed the rules applying to sweepstakes classes at specialties. Previously, classes were allowed for dogs up to 18 months of age. The rule has been revised to allow dogs up to 24 months of age to show, but the club continues to have the right to dictate what classes […]
On Friday, October 20, the Los Angeles City Council directed that an ordinance be drafted to suspend the issuance of breeding permits in the city as a way to address shelter overpopulation concerns. The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) vehemently opposes the proposal to place a moratorium on breeder permits (and intact animal permits which are licensed simultaneously), creating a […]
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Non-Sporting Group; the rarest breed developed to capture puffin. I am a small rectangular Spitz breed; athletic and agile never coarse or heavy. I possess an elastic neck that allows my head to bend backward to touch my spine. My shoulders are flexible enough to […]
Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers the following tips on what pet owners can do to make Halloween safer for their furry friends. You can protect your pets by […]
Did you correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Answer: CH Toledobe’s Serenghetti, “Sera” handled by Andy Linton. Sera was bred by Sue Brown and Judy Doniere and owned by Richard and Sandra Johnson. Shown here wining Best in Show at Louisville Kennel Club under Annie Rogers Clark. Don’t forget! Do you have a […]
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Allison Alexander. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
The two week manhunt for escaped murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, turned a small Pennsylvania community into a nexus of media buzz and law enforcement overload. Over 500 local, state and federal agents tracked leads and combed the vast woods surrounding South Coventry Township responding to an ever expanding chain of tips from the public. The press made much of Cavalcante’s […]
The Löwchen, also called the little lion dog, is well-documented in artwork, depicted in its characteristic lion trim in paintings dating as far back as the 1400s. While its name derives from the German, its actual origin is not known. One concept is that it is related to the Bichon family, another that it came from Asia. Wherever it developed, it was a popular companion dog of the elite and wealthy in continental Europe for centuries.
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 746 into law (Act No. 18 of 2023), which makes several changes to the Commonwealth’s Dog Law, including requirements for licensed kennels (including rescues). The Act becomes effective on January 21, 2024, and includes several changes including removing the difference in license fees for intact and sterilized animals. It also […]
What does the voice inside your head say to you when you’re standing outside the ring, looking at your competition? And if you just thought to yourself, “I don’t have a voice inside my head” that was the voice inside your head that made that statement.
