Suomen-pystykorva–the national dog of Finland, also called Finsk Spets–translates as Finnish prick-eared dog. In AKC, it is called the Finnish Spitz. Developed in Finland from Spitz-type dogs for thousands of years, it was used to hunt all types of game. His skill at barking and pointing game in trees led to his specialization in hunting birds.
By Pilar Kuhn Originally published: June 2013 We often hear folks in our community lament that we don’t have mentorship like we used to, but I wonder if that’s more reflective of the mentality of dog people today? Do we, the younger generation of fanciers, really take the time to listen and learn from those […]
French Bulldogs have dominated America’s purebred scene for several years now. Once again they topped the AKC registration stats for 2021 and there’s no sign of any slowdown there. This triumph is well-deserved, but also surprising.
Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers the following tips on what pet owners can do to make Halloween safer for their furry friends. You can protect your pets by […]
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Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the passing of professional handler Jamie Donelson. Jamie’s passion for dogs was evident to anyone who knew her. She truly loved the sport of purebred dogs and her talent carried her to the Best In Show podium with several different breeds. Jamie’s friends […]
Question of the week: How many teeth should an adult dog have? Answer: An adult dog should have 42 teeth in total, 20 on top of their jaw and 22 on the bottom. Puppies have only 28 temporary teeth! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email […]
If you’ve ever given your entire heart to a dog, then you know the price you must eventually pay. The only thing that can ever cure the loss of a great love is another love, and even though it’s not easy to understand this at the time when your heart is breaking into little, shattered pieces, the best thing to do is to get another dog. Don’t look back, just throw your heart over and bring home another somebody to love.
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this current AKC Registered professional handler showing a boxer? What about the judge? 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 […]
It has become a traditional practice when embarking to trace the lineage of any breed to endeavor to prove that it has been in existence–if not quite from the days of the Garden of Eden, then at least from the dawn of civilization!
