By Peter Baynes Originally published: August 2012 Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category. The […]
By Chris Robinson There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about the value of “independent thinkers” in any organization. The ability to be creative in thinking, to think “outside the box,” “around the box” and “through the box” is a greatly prized trait in most situations. That being the case, my dogs […]
by Attila Márton I have a gut feeling that I’ve arrived into a different world. I feel uncomfortable, even if I know that I’ll be confined only temporarily. I’m waiting to be let in in the oppressive presence of a concrete fence. Sluice gates, open spaces, where I can’t see anyone, yet I know I […]
Since its founding nearly 129 years ago, Purina has been giving back to pets and people in need. Each May, the company’s associates from across the United States are encouraged to take time away from work to volunteer in their communities. This past Tuesday, nearly 2,000 St. Louis-based Purina employees took part in the company’s 22nd annual Purina Cares Day […]
Heather & Colton Johnson are proud to introduce Sunrise Service Dogs, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing assistance dogs to those that need them most – people with disabilities, children, and first responders. It’s an incredible opportunity to offer pure-bred, purpose bred service dogs to our home community here in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news of the passing of Steve Anderson. Steve, alongside his wife, Ann Anderson have dedicated a lifetime to the sport of purebred dogs. Together, Steve and Ann have shown and bred Boxers under the Rummer Run prefix, purchasing their first Boxer in 1963. Outside of Boxers, Steve was a […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who is this successful breeder and handler? 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!
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 Jay Richardson. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Purina is unleashing the power of pets to help manage stress for college students ahead of final exams in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. A group of Purina employee-led Touch Therapy teams is visiting the campus of the University of Missouri—St. Louis (UMSL) this week to officially kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month and to […]
This is my first Table Talk column of the season written from my screened porch. It is a beautiful sunny day, and I am blessed with the beauty of my garden and my pooches surrounding me as I write this week’s thoughts. I hope every one of you have blessings such as this in […]
