AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for their Adopt A K-9 Cop Matching Grant program. For the past several years, the program has allowed AKC Reunite to match funds from AKC Clubs, three-to-one, up to $7,500 per [...]
Another show year is off to a great start! I love watching the new hopefuls and seeing the handlers’ and owners’ excitement for their new dogs. What is next? Who is next? I wish good luck to all in 2023. Most importantly, have FUN!! The topic of withholding ribbons has come up again recently. [...]
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure once again to share with you updates of the work and accomplishments that are ongoing at AKC. This 5th edition eon of “To the Core” will highlight some ongoing projects, AKC Meet the Breeds, Registration Highlights for 2022, Bred-by-Exhibitor rewards and AKC Humane Fund Breed Rescue grants. AKC Meet [...]
PetDx® – The Liquid Biopsy Company for Pets™ has released a white paper demonstrating that OncoK9®, its pioneering multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test for dogs, can enhance cancer monitoring in canine patients with a simple blood draw. The CANcer Detection in Dogs (CANDiD) study previously established the performance characteristics of the OncoK9 test for detection of 30 different types [...]
Who were you able to name in this photo? Answer: The judge in this photo is Mr. Frank Oberstar and the handler is Vicki Abbott, who now is a judge as well. 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.
by William Given Originally published: September 2015 Breed standards are written with the purpose of describing, in as much detail as possible, the mature dog. I believe we would all be hard pressed to find any fault with that assumption. But let me ask, have parent clubs been remiss in not addressing the need for [...]
We received the sad news of the passing of our friend, Mrs. Keke Kahn. Mrs. Kahn was a respected AKC Judge of all breeds. She was also a breeder of top Lhasa Apsos. She began her judging career in 1972 and achieved All-Breed status in 1997. She was fortunate to have judged all over the [...]
A new therapeutic trial hopes to change the outcomes for dogs suffering from osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. The study, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, will be conducted by a veterinary research team at the University of Minnesota. Led by Dr. Jessica Lawrence, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, the study team’s goal is to test a novel [...]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Originally published: April 2012 Consider the following scenario. It could be any place, any time, with a little imagination. A series of large-entry dog shows is being held on four or five consecutive days. On the first, a number of Specialties are taking place, some independently at different locations in the [...]
