We are sorry to report the passing of long-time Mastiff breeder Laura Watson Packer of La Selva Beach, California. Laura was involved in the Mastiff breed since the 1990s. She served on committees of the Mastiff Club of America and was proud to give her time to the breed she loved deeply. Despite her disability from multiple sclerosis, her love [...]
by Gay Dunlap Originally published February 2010 We’ve all done it, myself included. Back in the mid-to-late seventies I placed a handsome young dog with a family willing to have him shown. In fact, the husband was open to the idea of handling the dog himself. The pup had a rather strong personality and I [...]
Many of us enjoyed ‘The Cromicles’ during the Covid shutdown and after. We all loved the humor and creative satire from Crom and Elizabeth. They were some of our original stars on Canine ChronicleTV. From the Cromicles videos it’s easy to see how much these two love each other. You may not know, but Crom [...]
Many of you have enjoyed the humor that Elizabeth Salewsky and Crom have shared with us through the ‘Cromicles’ on Canine Chronicle TV. Crom and Elizabeth need our support now as Crom has been under the weather and is currently being treated at Animal Clinic of Northview in Ohio. Feel better soon, buddy! Hang in there Elizabeth….we are all pulling for you guys!!
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news of the passing of judge Dr. Bob G. Smith. Dr. Smith judged the Sporting group, as well as Junior Showmanship, and enjoyed judging internationally as well. Outside of purebred dogs, Dr Smith received his Doctorate from The University of Alabama. Dr. Smith began his involvement with purebred dogs [...]
by Dr. Gerry G. Meisels photo ©Lisa Croft-Elliott Improving breeding stock was the innate reason for the creation of canine conformation shows as well as shows of numerous other domesticated animals. Improving anything must have a goal, and for breeders that goal is clearly to come as close as possible to the “ideal” dog as [...]
COME, LUNA! COME, MAX! AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB REVEALS MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES OF 2022 In celebration of the upcoming AKC Meet the Breeds® on January 28th and 29th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited [...]
Who were you able to name in this photo? Answer: The judge in this photo is Mr. Jon Cole with Mrs. Carol Spritzer exhibiting the borzoi. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos. #CanineChronicle
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! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #40. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones On occasion it is surely an appropriate and salutary exercise for us, as connoisseurs and self-appointed guardians of the pedigreed dog, to reflect upon the prevailing condition of our animals from a long-term and multidimensional perspective. The aim in doing so may be viewed as potentially remedial and possibly even curative. [...]
