The Canine Chronicle would like to wish our friend Mr. Ken McDermott a wonderful Happy Birthday today, October 5th. It is certainly fitting that Montgomery County Kennel Club is around the same time as Mr. McDermott’s birthday each year. Mr. McDermott retired from his successful 40 year judging career this time last year following his [...]
Tickets are now on sale for America’s Dog Show NEW YORK — The Westminster Kennel Club will expand its iconic dog show to include an additional third day of breed judging at Pier 94 in New York City. The Westminster Week celebration of dogs will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8, with the Masters Agility Championship [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the folks pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Terry Stacy. Thanks to all for your participation! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners by funding humane scientific research and sharing information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, has once again earned a highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. This year, CHF [...]
I was able to catch up with AKC Special Events Consultant Michael Canalizo regarding the AKC Breeder of the Year award. Michael was kind enough to provide a bit more detail regarding the criteria for nomination for this award. He said, “The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin prides itself on being an event [...]
We received the sad news that Darrell Hayes passed away last week following a heart attack. Mr Hayes was closely associated with the sport of purebred dogs. His duties during his years at the American Kennel Club included being the Vice President of Dog Show Judges and an Executive Field Representative. In 1996, he began [...]
Letter from the Westminster Show Chairman As our 2020 show draws closer, I want to update you on some important show highlights in advance of our Premium List, to be released to the public on October 14, 2019. With the consolidation of our venue into Pier 94 only, please note these changes for 2010: • [...]
Have you ever tried to guess what someone is thinking? Psychology, positive psychology and psychiatry are all in the business of studying what people are thinking, and scientists are in the business of studying how our brains work when we’re thinking. As an author and speaker who works mainly with veterinarians and their staff to improve communication and create a sense of wellbeing in their hospitals, I’ve spent years studying both aspects of the thought process, and the most important thing I’ve learned is…
The Board of the Norwegian Kennel Club decided on Friday, September 27th to reverse the previous decisions on cancellation of shows, trials and activities with immediate effect. Norwegian national teams may again attend FCI Championships. The Board’s former recommendation to our members about not attending official activities with dogs abroad, is also reversed.
It’s tragic that a disease as preventable as rabies continues to do so much damage around the world. Perhaps the oldest recognized infectious disease, and quite possibly the first known disease transmissible from animals to people, rabies in humans can be eliminated but still kills around 59,000 people each year worldwide. That’s why veterinarians and [...]
