Did you correctly guess the handler in this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who is this young kid, now successful handler? Answer: Clint Livingston 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!
Last week, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee amended the controversial “cost of care” bill, Assembly Bill 2354, and voted to forward it to the full Assembly for further consideration. The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes amended A.2354 still fails to both adequately protect the rights of bona fide co-owners and address the constitutional issues of [...]
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An 18-month pilot program, allowing tripod dogs to participate in the non-jumping obedience and rally classes, was approved by the AKC Board of Directors, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024. The sport specific regulation language in Chapter 1, Section 17 will be amended to read: Dogs disfigured as the result of accident, [...]
Here’s the thing, regardless of what they’ve won or produced, our dogs are family members. At the end of the day their true impact on our lives is personal. Sure, we brag about their big wins and their famous offspring, but like every important relationship, their real importance derives from stuff that defies analytical measurement. You’re probably thinking, “Okay, that’s obvious, why is this nitwit wasting ink on this topic?”
Early bird registration for the 2023 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference closes on May 31. (Price increase after this date.) This year, we are pleased to offer both in-person (limited to AKC Parent Club representatives and other invited guests) and virtual attendance options. Register now to take advantage of the [...]
Frenchies are now the #1 AKC breed, but dogs with flat faces may have been stealing hearts as long as 2,000 years ago. That’s according to an archaeological find made in 2007, but only analyzed recently. The dog was buried at the feet of what was probably its human owner in Tralleis (now Aydin in modern-day Turkey). Comparing the skull and jawbone to 54 modern-day breeds, researchers from a team of researchers led by Vedat Onar from Istanbul University-Cerrahpa?a found them to be most similar to the French Bulldog and Pekingese. The shape was more similar to the French Bulldog while the size more similar to the Pekingese. The dog was young, maybe 18 months old, but showed no signs of tooth wear or other trauma that might be expected in a working dog even of that age, suggesting it was kept as a pet.
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting research proposals for access to data and/or biological samples collected as part of its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This call does not include funding. Researchers interested in data only should explore the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Data Commons for existing data sets. Those interested in samples or data beyond what is [...]
Find the latest statistics on The Canine Chronicle website at www.CanineChronicle.com/statistics Statistics covering February 28, 2023 through April 30, 2023 are online now! • Top 100 Dogs Amongst All Breeds • All Breed Standings • Breed Standings • NOHS Standings • Grand Champion Standings • Junior Showmanship Standings Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle [...]
Bet you never viewed working with your dog in the field as an endurance sport. Well, it is or at least there are times when it seems to be. Most of my personal marathons have occurred during hunts for game birds but others have recounted tales of similar protracted exertion and fatigue while foxhunting, hunting jackrabbits with sighthounds and even chasing rodents with Cairn Terriers.
