Yea, it’s time to go to the dog show! The dog is bathed, lunch is packed, dog snacks are included, station wagon is gassed up, and the three kids are anxious for an adventure! Oh, yes, grooming supplies are included….one brush, a water bowl and enough dog food for the trip! Maybe, after becoming addicted to the shows, we might include a grooming table, and a wire crate.
As many sporting, hound, terrier and even a few Poodle owners decide they owe it to their dogs to give them the opportunity to do what the breeds were intended to do, hunt, the odds increase that someone in their circle of friends and acquaintances will regard the dog owners as rating somewhere below child molesters and axe murders. And, the odds are also good that the dog owners will find themselves in hostile conversations with anti-hunters and quite possibly awkward ones with non-hunters. So, you need to have some idea of how to deal with these folks.
Michael Hill talks to the 2020 AKC Working Group Breeder of the Year Ray Cataldi of Rojon Great Danes. Ray has been breeding Great Danes since 1967 with more than 160 Rojon Great Danes AKC Champions.
It’s pretty well established that many health-related breakthroughs result from researching canine diseases. Our meticulously documented pedigree data makes them the ideal species for tracking suspected genetic disorders, many of which plague both our species.
Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Here are a few ideas that are appropriate for dog breeders, dog handlers, and exhibitors alike as we enter the new year. What is your dog show New Year’s Resolution? Encourage a Junior Handler Join a local dog club and volunteer your time in a needed position […]
Happy New Year From The Canine Chronicle! Wishing you health, happiness, and a wonderful 2021!
As we near the end of arguably the worst year most of us have ever lived through, we have hope that the future will be far kinder, happier, and safer for all of us.
Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig! – “New Year 2021”. Come Join the Closet Confidential Virtual New Years Eve Party! Click here to catch all the fun on Canine Chronicle TV!
The NextGen series – Michael interviews young people who are leading the way for the next generation of exhibitors, breeders and judges in the sport of purebred dogs. They talk about how they were introduced to the sport, their favorite breed, their success stories and more.
The Canine Chronicle has yet another great photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected judge pictured showing an Old English Sheepdog in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle with your photos.
