Two New Funds Launched to Support Vulnerable Dogs and Owners
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations.
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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs Varies Between Breeds
DENVER/February 18, 2022 – The course of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), the most common heart problem diagnosed in dogs, is different between Yorkshire terriers and miniature schnauzers. These differences have important implications for diagnosis and prognosis.
Social Media and Dog Shows
Lately, everyday, there are negative posts re: judges and exhibitors and the problems in the hobby. To this end, I am leaving all the discussion groups. Absolute waste of my existence to even read half of it.
Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition finalists at Crufts 2022 announced
The final of the Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition will take place at Crufts on Friday 11 March 2022 at the NEC Birmingham and be judged by Dr Ron James of the well-known Jasmorne Pointers, Basenjis and Bullmastiffs.
Heads Above Water…Just Bobbin’ Along
The economy is difficult in just about every city and state in this country. Monies are short, show entries are down for some clubs, and costs of putting together a show and paying for judges’ expenses are rising. I do not mean that judges’ fees are rising. I have NOT heard of a judge increasing the fee for judging under any circumstances! Most judges are very aware of how much it costs to put together a show and do not want to “bite the hand that (sometimes) feeds them” by pricing themselves out of judging assignments. If anything, many judges do not list all the expenses that are incurred in getting to and from a show including meals and incidentals. I hear judges discussing some of the expenses they “eat” in order to save the club money.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the handler pictured in this week’s Throwback?
Guess Who?
Dog Show Tips 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #8
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. #8. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Vulnerable Breeds finalists at Crufts 2022 announced
The names of the dogs which will compete in the final of The Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition at Crufts 2022 have been announced.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives Champion Sponsorship from The Kennel Club of Philadelphia
RALEIGH, NC (February 17, 2022) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces a Champion Sponsor level gift from The Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
PetSmart Charities® Grants $500,000 to Meals on Wheels America to Span Pet Assistance Service Grants for Seniors in Underserved Communities
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, announced it has received a $500,000 grant from PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America.
