Many types of people fall under the “dog breeder umbrella,” ranging from small hobbyists to large commercial kennels and everything in between. Invariably, these individuals can have very different breeding practices, ethics, and purposes from each other. For years, conformation and performance breeders struggled to define their identity and effectively differentiate themselves from other breeders in the eyes of the general public.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Do you remember the dog? What about the handler, owners and breeders? 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 […]
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 Paul Wilson. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
By Tom Grabe The qualifications and ability of dog show judges has been debated for decades, more than likely since the first contest was held. You hear people criticize and praise judges with equal vigor and, most times, this discourse has more to do with the day’s results than the actual ability of the judge […]
5,762 entries in the AKC National Championship The largest entries include: 147 Golden Retrievers
This week I leave you with a quote from our dear departed friend, Frank Sabella–in memory of Wendell Sammet: “If I had to pick somebody in dogs who I wanted to be just like when I grow up, it would be Wendell Sammet”.
Name some significant moments in history–go on, you know: The Trojan War, The French Revolution; the American Revolution, World War I, World War II.
What breed of dog am I? I am a breed in the Sporting Group originating in Hungary; AKC’s 180th recognized dog breed. I am a medium-sized breed differentiated from my smooth-coat cousin by a weather resistant dense wiry coat, shaggy beard and eyebrows setting off a bright, lively expression. I stand a shade taller and may be […]
A new study is set to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel drug combination tailored to giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. This research aims to offer an alternative for dogs ineligible for limb amputation – the primary treatment method – but also to potentially reduce the need for surgical […]
When we hear about the canine flu striking dogs at shows we often compartmentalize: those shows were in another state, those dogs were from other breeds. So when reports came of an outbreak of canine flu that seemed to center around the Golden Retriever National in Oregon in September, a lot of people from other breeds and other places ignored it. They shouldn’t.
