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. […]
A Washington state House committee has scheduled a hearing for January 25 to consider House Bill 1234. This proposed bill addresses the issue of animals being seized on cruelty charges, and the payment of their care during impoundment. As currently written, the proposal’s language is ambiguous around reasons for seizing an owner’s animals, and 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 […]
Purina announced it is sponsoring a litter of puppies, all of which will be raised by company employees and trained to serve as certified Duo Dog facility, assistance or service dogs. The new program is another step the pet care company is taking to address the mental health epidemic by harnessing the positive impact of […]
On Monday, January 23, the Indiana House and Senate Agriculture Committees will consider bills that seek to regulate pet stores and establish consumer protection provisions for pet store sales. AKC encourages Indiana clubs to contact the committees and sponsors and thank them for amendments that establish these provisions and remove a provision that could have […]
