By Sharon Albright, DVM, CCRT Manager of Communications & Veterinary Outreach, AKC Canine Health Foundation Idiopathic epilepsy is a disease characterized by seizures with no structural brain abnormalities. It is the most common medical neurologic condition diagnosed in dogs. Unfortunately, it is reported that two-thirds of epileptic dogs continue to have seizures despite appropriate treatment. [...]
By Amy Fernandez It’s fascinating to observe the trajectory of breeds that come out of nowhere and take over the entire game. Partly, that’s because numbers tell only a small part of the story. In fact, breeds don’t suddenly bloom like a big old rosebush. Those winning streaks are built on decades of cooperative effort [...]
From The Westminster Kennel Club: Earlier today, an e-blast was sent out with the good news that entries to our 2023 show can be submitted starting today, and with this email, we confirm that ALL ENTRIES may be submitted starting today, January 13. Some questions on the earlier entry opening date have arisen regarding the ability to enter [...]
ENTRIES NOW OPEN! –Breed conformation dogs (invited and non-invited) –Junior Showmanship invitees –Obedience invitees 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, 2023 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship Saturday, May 6, 2023 Invite list .& premium list here!
Around the Rings: North Texas Non-Sporting Association & Nolan River KC Glen Rose, TX Photos by: Karen Evasuik
Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals that will catalyze development of new tools to prevent, detect and treat canine hemangiosarcoma. Grant applications are due by April 5, 2023, 4:59 p.m. ET. This request for proposals is part of the Foundation’s Hemangiosarcoma Initiative, a multiyear commitment to dedicate funding, people and resources to advance the prevention, detection and [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to award the recipients of the Junior Versatility Scholarships to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different, competitive AKC Events between the eligible dates (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022). [...]
Juniors Showmanship of the past was characterized by large and talented entries of the sport’s best and brightest. Many of the great past juniors have become our idols and handlers today. Since then, there has been a shift in Juniors. We are seeing lower entries and a different purpose of participation. In my last article both Valerie Nunes-Atkinson and Karen Mammano brought up interesting points regarding the changes to Junior Showmanship recently. How has Junior Showmanship changed over the past decade, and how does this affect the future of our sport?
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? 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 at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos.
Congratulations to all who planned for and participated in these four days of all breed, specialty, and group shows near Tokyo, Japan. Among the very first to occur since COVID impacted Japan, as it did so many other countries, the show scene was lively and filled with eager exhibitors and happy dogs that were glad to be at the shows. The show committee spent time and effort to assure that the shows ran smoothly. With some clever detective work, the clubs found an unusual but functional place to have four days of shows. A vacant car park located adjacent to Natrita Airport, Tokyo’s main airport, became an ideal place to show dogs. You can see–in the photos–the ring layout, grooming areas, officials’ and judges’ tent, and areas where all in attendance gathered to enjoy the shows, reconnect, and watch the action in the ring. Good weather on the four days of judging, outside in November, made it comfortable for everyone.
