Mark your calendars now for noon on December 25th to tune in to six and a half hours of dog-filled programming. Check your local listings for channel information and re-airs on ESPN networks.
Have you ever sat outside a ring and watched an unfamiliar breed? Have you looked at the outline or the coat and wondered what is correct for that breed?
Although we never recommended that puppies go home at Christmas, we usually tried to have a female due soon after the New Year. January and February can be dark, bleak months, but inside it was “puppies in the kitchen” time. It made the winter go quickly, and we bonded with those puppies particularly. The puppies would not be ready to go to their new homes until mid-March, a much better time to housebreak a puppy than winter.
I had the opportunity this year to do Table Talk Live! segments with a few of the NOHS group winners/placements, and it was reassuring to hear each of them call out the support of the fancy and, specifically, professional handlers. As a sport, we need to continue to support each other, especially the newcomers, and hearing the Owner Handlers acknowledge that the support is encouraging. If you have not had the opportunity to watch the show’s Table Talk Live! segments, hop over to the Canine Chronicle Facebook page or caninechronicle.tv and take a look! Thanks to all who took time to participate.
The Canine Chronicle has received the sad news of the passing of Barbara Becker of Merritt Island Florida.
Christmas trees are nontoxic to your pets, but the needles, if ingested, can cause irritation to the lining of the intestines. Therefore, it is best to prevent your pets consuming any needles from your tree. In addition, preservatives used in your Christmas tree water can also be toxic. Avoid using these preservatives or make sure your pet does not have access to the Christmas tree water.
The Kennel Club of Palm Springs is celebrating their largest entry in 13 years!
Whether it’s your first day on the job or you’re staring down a life sentence, you won’t get far in the dog game without a vivid imagination. Generally, this is considered a creative talent rather than a survival trait. But just think about how it plays into every step of the process, from envisioning that ideal image defined in your breed’s standard to planning the future of your next great puppy. And needless to say, no sane person gets up before dawn and drives hundreds of miles without a good mental picture of positive results. However, no amount of dog biz visualization can prepare you for some eventualities–like winning M&E three times in a row.
