The Basset Hound in Popular Culture
The reason for that inflexible regulation is obvious; an unsound dog is not a worthy specimen. That’s where the tricky business of subjectivity enters the equation. Precisely what constitutes lameness?
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Medical Emergency Tips for Your Dog
It’s an unfortunate fact that dogs, like people, experience medical emergencies.
Slaying the Dragons Inside
When people are asked what makes them nervous about showing their dog, these three replies rise to the top:
The American Kennel Club Honors Centennial Clubs
Clubs with 100 years or more of service to dogs to be honored by the AKC.
Creating Solutions Instead of Placing Blame
The world of conformation is getting smaller by the day. This isn’t a news flash–it’s very easy to see at any show on any given weekend. Why this is happening is debated, and the blame is placed on so many sets of shoulders…
#TriviaTuesday – Check Your Answer!
Question of the week: When dog shows first started, what did they consist of? Did you guess right? Dog shows first consisted of men sitting around telling stories about their dogs! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Amy at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
Looking At The Future!
I had the opportunity to get to a local dog show this month; it’s not something I can do very frequently nowadays. It was held at the Sun ‘N Fun Airport in Lakeland, Florida. It has a series of hanger-type buildings with good natural light and lots of space for spectators. Being one of those spectators, Mike made room for me right up front with a super view of the down and back! It was great seeing so many of my dog show peeps and a whole group of new dogs in their strings. When you’re away for a while things sure do change.
Remembering John Mandeville
We received the sad news that John Mandeville Passed away on May 14, 2022.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this young dog show handler pictured in this week’s Throwback?
