Table Talk – December 26, 2018
There were a few concerns raised by exhibitors in Orlando regarding elderly judges who were having difficulty performing their duties in the ring.
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates Another Successful Year for Canine Health
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates another year of achievements in canine health research. In 2018, CHF awarded 38 new research grants and increased their grant funding by 37% compared to last year. Hemangiosarcoma, tick-borne disease, and epilepsy research initiatives provided expanded funding opportunities for these important canine health concerns. The total number of CHF-supported publications […]
The Detection Dog Dilemma
By Amy Fernandez It’s fair to say that detection work was responsible for revitalizing the canine job market. For centuries, any reasonably motivated canine could count on a lifetime of steady employment in any number fields requiring canine assistance. Then, slowly, bit by bit, job after job, that long tradition of valuable service evaporated, turning […]
2018 Was A Long, Tiring Year For Some….
2018 was a long, tiring year for some….Thank you to Ryan Wolfe for sharing these fun photos!
Reindeer Pass Annual Veterinary Exam
The official veterinarian of the North Pole is enlisting the help of other veterinarians to make sure Santa’s reindeer have a healthy and on-time flight this Christmas Eve. For nearly 150 years, Santa Claus has asked that the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) serve as his official veterinarian. In this role, the […]
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC judge that is pictured handling a Rough Collie? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Mr. Tom Coen. Thank you all for your participation! Do you have a fun photo […]
Delta Updates Service & Support Animal Policy
Effective December 18th, Delta is updating its service and support animal policy. The enhancements introduce a ban on service and support animals under four months of age regardless of flight length as well as a ban on emotional support animals on flights longer than eight hours. The specific rules are as follows: -Effective December 18, […]
Christmas Spirit at The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – Photos by Karen Evasuik, Assisted by Nita Bitner
Check out more Around The Ring Galleries in The Annual Issue of The Canine Chronicle. Follow us on Facebook @ The Canine Chronicle
Table Talk – December 19, 2018
AKC National Championship week 2018 has come to a close along with the 2018 show year! Some dogs did their final left-hand circles with their handlers and will go home to lie on the couch and enter parenthood. Other dogs are just getting started. Most handlers say the toughest part of their job is saying […]
AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Results – Saturday, December 15, 2018
AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Results Saturday, December 15, 2018 Orlando, FL Judge Mrs. Amy Booth Best Junior Handler: Mary Claire Ctibor 2. Johnathon Wehry 3. Cortlund Towell 4. Josie Scoonover-Nelson Finalists: Cortlund Towell Emma Rogers Jacob Waters Johnathon Wehry Jose Scoonover-Nelson Kyle Bismore Ava Engel Erin LaPlante Faith Rogers Mary Claire Ctibor Olivia Persinger […]
