Borzoi, once known as Russian Wolfhounds, are one of the largest sighthound breeds. They aren’t among the biggest entries at dog shows, and they are 99th on AKC’s ranked list of breeds based on registrations. A very beautiful breed, they were often included in art deco pieces, contributing to the elegance and style of the artwork. Today’s Borzoi experts put more emphasis on the form and function of the breed.
Taken from the archives of The Canine Chronicle Read more at: August 2012 By Amy Fernandez Named as AKC’s Hound Breeder of the Year in 2007, Stanley D. Petter, Jr. is celebrated for importing and breeding quality Greyhounds under the Hewly prefix. But outside of the dog fancy, he is acknowledged as one of the world’s most […]
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by Dr. Quentin N. LaHam Taken from the archives of The Canine Chronicle For several years I taught Comparative Anatomy to biologists and in that capacity I had the occasion to dissect many different animals and to assist hundreds of students wrestling with the problem for the first time. The dogs employed were obtained from […]
Taken from the archives of The Canine Chronicle Volume 36 Number 2 February, 2011 page 72 By Dr Gareth Morgan-Jones On occasion, or in some cases habitually, certain individuals bring up in their writings the subject of judging approval and, oftentimes, what is expressed amounts to continued dissatisfaction with the way the American Kennel Club […]
Thank you to Kathryn Lisa Thomas for sharing this fun photo of her two week old Russell Terrier puppies. She notes that she generally can’t tell until they are much older, but she is confident that the puppy on the far right is not “show quality”. If you have a photo or video you would […]
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! Thank you to Tiffany Harvey for sharing this fun photo of a different spin on “Best Brood Bitch”. Do you have a photo where you are […]
Gift Advances Stop Cancer Furever Campaign, Launching May 1 The Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Company are partnering to award a $100,000 grant to Morris Animal Foundation to fuel pet cancer research. Since 2003, the two organizations have invested more than $7 million in the fight against pet cancer in dogs and cats at Morris Animal Foundation, the […]
The American Kennel Club continues to encourage each of its 5,000 clubs to adhere to federal, state and local restrictions pertaining to minimizing the spread of COVID-19. As states gradually begin to reopen, we strongly urge clubs to follow every regulation for large gatherings.
Thank you to Haleigh Mansfield for sharing this photo of Wire Fox Terrier, “Vinny”. Vinny is prepared for anything with his cleaning supplies. Vinny is GCHB Irvonhill Voignier, one of the top 20 Dogs Among All Breeds in 2020 and the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Terrier Group Winner. If you have a photo or video […]
