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.
As researchers continue to delve into the effects – both negative and positive – of spaying and neutering dogs, data included in a recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association indicate that obesity rates in sterilized dogs vary by breed size. In the United States, about 70-80% of dogs are […]
Tail docking is not a new phenomenon. The ancient Romans advocated preventing rabies by cutting the tails off of puppies when they were 40 days old and then pulling out the long tendons. The tendons resembled worms, which were thought to cause rabies.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Do you remember the dog? What about the handler, owner and breeder? 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 […]
