Breed Priorities – The Briard

Briard breeder-judges and breed mentors were invited to participate in a survey to identify what characteristics are most important when evaluating individual dogs in their breed, and which might be less so.

Briard breeder-judges and breed mentors were invited to participate in a survey to identify what characteristics are most important when evaluating individual dogs in their breed, and which might be less so.

In September 2005, the Barbado da Terceira was presented for the first time at a dog show in Portugal. The Barbado’s home, Terceira, is an island in the Azores, an archipelago of nine vol- canic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 850 miles west of the Iberian peninsula. The archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal. The capital is Ponto Delgada on the island of São Miguel.

Congratulations to Don & Liz Powell on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Colton Michael Powell. Born on November 15, Colton weighed 8.6 pounds at birth. We all look forward to meeting Colton soon!

Have you ever wondered why Fido is so ecstatic when you come home after a few hours absence? Or, why Rover is so quick to put his head on your lap when you are feeling down, and why Bella puts her paw on your arm when you slump, tired and discouraged, into your favorite chair?

“the entry at the Fiesta Cluster on their new show date at their new show venue is up nearly 40%!”

The Canine Chronicle is sad to report the recent passing of the great Pekingese, Ch. Palacegarden Malachy. As the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show Winner, 2010 Morris and Essex Kennel Club Best in Show Winner, past Top Toy Dog in the Nation and Sire of Distinction, Malachy was one of the great show […]

The complete entry breakdowns for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented By Royal Canin are now available. Check out all the information below. SPORTING BREEDS 52 BRITTANY 11-14- 14-8 4 VETERAN DOGS 1 VETERAN BITCHES 10 LAGOTTO 1-3- 5-1 28 POINTER 3-7- 5-11 2 VETERAN DOGS 35 GERM SHT PNT 7-6- 11-10 1 VETERAN BITCHES […]

Dogs from 50 States & 44 Countries Will Vie For Best in Show NEW YORK, NY (November 21, 2017) – The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has drawn record entry numbers in its 17th year. An entry of 4803 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 16 and 17, […]

Millions of people and pets were affected by hurricanes which struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico earlier this year. To help raise funds to support hurricane victims and their pets, and to help celebrate the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites pet lovers across the United States to share what makes their pet the best through its annual […]

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