Sadly, our sport lost two icons this past week. Elaine Mathis recently passed away. Elaine judged the Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting groups as well as Best In Show. She and her husband, LaMar, bred Cocker Spaniels under the LaMar prefix. Elaine was a member of the American Spaniel Club Hall of Fame.
This adorable toy breed has, from its very beginning, always been at the very center of controversy. And, as we hurtle through 2018, that shows no sign of changing anytime soon!
We received the sad news that Mrs. Elaine Mathis of Temple Terrace, Florida has recently passed away. Mrs. Mathis was a respected AKC Judge of all Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting Groups, as well as Best in Show. Prior to becoming a popular Judge, Elaine and her husband, LaMar successfully bred American Cocker Spaniels […]
Does anyone truly know what “perfect” is? Oh, everyone has a broad idea of what it means–something with no flaws, an ideal type–but is it possible to point at something and say with absolute confidence, “That’s perfect” and have virtually everyone agree with that assessment?
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news that Mrs. Patsy Wood, master breeder of Penllyn Sealyham Terriers and Dandie Dinmont Terriers passed away yesterday, September 17th, 2018. Mrs. Wood enjoyed world-wide success with Pennllyn Sealyham Terriers, breeding nearly 50 Sealyham Terrier and 5 Dandie Dimont Terrier Champions. Notably, she bred Ch. Penllyn Proper Bloke […]
There comes a moment in most parents’ lives when their child wants to know where babies come from. Often there is blushing and stumbling and trying to find the age-appropriate response. It’s sort of the same way with judges.
With each new year comes new opportunity. Week to week, as owners, breeders, owner-handlers, or general enthusiasts watching our favorites, we attend the shows with clear sight on our goals, and fingers crossed.
This #ThrowbackThursday features a Sealyham Terrier winning Best in Show in Harrisburg in 1972. Can you name the dog, handler and judge pictured? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Pictured in this week’s Throwback is Ch. Jenmist Dougal, with handler Al Ayers and Judge Mr. Johnny Murphy. Johnny Murphy is Desmond […]
Although dogs have been our companions for millennia, we have to guess at what prehistoric dogs looked like exactly.
National humane organization offers lifesaving tips to keep yourself and your pets safe As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the United States, bringing with it torrential rains, dangerous winds, and potential flooding, the famed American Humane Rescue team, which has been saving animals in disasters for more than 100 years, is rushing to evacuate shelter pets directly […]
