The U.S. Postal Service today issued Forever stamps recognizing Military Working Dogs, the four-legged heroes of the nation’s military. The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha. In the booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features a stylized geometric illustration of one of the canine breeds — German [...]
BaRay Events was thrilled to announce that they will have two new licensed superintendents after January 2020 – Jeff Inman and Dale Neukom. Jeff and Dale currently work with Roy Jones Dog Shows and will continue to work for Roy Jones Dog Shows throughout 2019. BaRay will be working with them in the East and Midwest [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the toddler that is pictured in this Throwback with a whippet? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Alex Romero. Thanks Alex! Don’t forget! Do you have [...]
Those exhibitors who are looking for reasonable accommodations while traveling to dog shows may want to consider the Red Roof Inn. This hotel chain is offering special deals for dog fanciers. You can read the article on our website at caninechronicle.com. Here is the link: http://caninechronicle.com/the-buzz/red-roof-offers-summer-steals-deals-and-discounts-that-just-got-sweeter-for-pet-lovers/
Showing dogs is the only sport that, by the payment of an entry fee and with no training whatsoever, you can compete directly with a professional. There is no other organized sport in which you can do that. The amateur is competing against someone who makes their livelihood from showing dogs.
The AVMA’s resources include tips on assembling a pet evacuation kit (included below), what to do if your pet is lost and what to do after a disaster. You can view AVMA’s “Pets and Disasters” resources for more information on hurricane preparedness and response.
Cooperative communication skills may link you to your dog in a way that exceeds the ape/chimp evolutionary tie. In the bowels of Emory University’s psychology lab, Brian Hare’s frustration was mounting. It was the mid-1990s. For what seemed the thousandth time, the then 19-year-old anthropology student covered a morsel of food on the linoleum floor with an inverted Solo-type cup. Three feet away, he inverted a second cup without food; it would be the “dummy” cup.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess who is pictured handling a Cocker Spaniel in this throwback from 1967? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Joe DePoo. He is pictured at 12 years old. Thanks Joe! Don’t [...]
The Saluki is considered one of the oldest breeds. Sighthound-type dogs have been pictured in tombs, including carvings in the ancient Sumerian empire that strongly resemble Salukis.
The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF) and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce a three-year extension of the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program for 2021-2023. The Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program sponsored by the American Kennel Club, AKC Canine Health Foundation, and Theriogenology Foundation is a collaborative effort, started [...]
