Welcome to this series on Canine Chronicle TV called Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship with Michael Hill. In this episode Michael talks with Wayne Cavanaugh about how showing in juniors prepared him for life. The Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship series – Michael interviews people who showed in Juniors and discusses how the lessons they learned have helped them […]
“I told you so” is pretty well-established as a useless approach to any productive debate. And honestly, in most of those situations, the dreadfully predictable outcome is nothing to gloat about. Specifically, I’m referring to the recent CDC announcement about their upcoming yearlong ban on foreign dog imports. Needless to say, that sort of drastic action marks a last ditch attempt to cope with an ongoing, spiraling mess. But just in case anyone needed a little more convincing, here’s an auspiciously timed news item that was reported by the AP on June 23.
Lightning never strikes twice.” So, the saying goes, but in terms of the great Westminster dog show, lightning most certainly did strike twice, twenty-eight years apart. The first time was when Mrs. Claire Knapp Penney’s English import Sealyham Terrier won top honors at the 60th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1936. The second time was in 1964, when Mrs. Penney’s daughter the late, Mrs. Margaret Newcombe (AKC judge and active until her death as a Whippet breeder and exhibitor) followed in her mother’s footsteps as her sensational Whippet — also imported from England — was crowned Best In Show at the 88th Westminster KC show. Although time and space separate the two legendary events, this story begins in a year when dogs and humans of folklore and legend walked the earth on the down and back, gathering ribbons and silver wherever they went.
The Canine Chronicle has another great photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name the dog folks pictured in this week’s throwback from 1975? Guess Who? 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 Cheslie at […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that Mrs. Gloria Geringer of Welsh, Louisiana has passed away. Mrs. Geringer was a longtime respected judge of all breeds. Prior to becoming a popular and much sought after AKC Judge, Mrs. Geringer was a breeder and handler of American Cocker Spaniels. She was also an AKC licensed […]
Cars and motorcycles ranging from the classics to just plain funky are hidden in some of dogdom’s secret garages.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces that Dr. Cynthia Otto is the recipient of the 2021 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award. Named for Dr. Asa Mays, a member of CHF’s first Board of Directors in 1995, […]
AKC may exist in a bubble as many contend, but there have been moments when it has awakened and reacted to life outside the ivory tower.
Southern California fanciers lost a familiar voice this past weekend with the passing of Dick Vail. Dick was the announcer at most of the Southern California dog shows for many years and was loved by all that knew him. Dick’s son, Bill, has taken over his duties in recent years, but he still came to visit whenever possible. Rest In Peace, Dick. The Southern California shows will not be the same without you.
Amy Booth talks about rain gear. The BlueRose Kennels, Phil and Amy Booth video series provides useful tips, tricks, tutorials and product reviews for the dog show community as well as all dog lovers who want to learn something new. We hope you enjoy this video! Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
