Nancie Mages – A True Dog Person
We are sad to report our good friend Nancie Mages passed away in her sleep last night. Fanciers who have known Nancie over the past decade or so remember her as an owner of the top winning Border Collies…
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Table Talk
The Animal Control truck showed up at the Ft. Wayne show on Sunday. Apparently someone (not sure if it was a spectator or exhibitor) saw someone walking dogs to their vehicle in a manner they were uncomfortable with and took a cell phone video….. Voila, enter Animal Control. We need to be mindful of all of the technology that is out there now, folks. Something as innocent as a lead correction to a non-dog show person can be taken as cruel and inappropriate. If they take a video or photograph the incident, it can appear much more severe or “cruel” than it really is in actuality. As a result, my suggestion is that if one needs to correct or be firm with a dog, think about who may be around you before you do it.
The National Dog Show – Celebrates 15 years with 3 New Breeds and Youthful Fan Favorite
Hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei with Mary Carillo, Johnny Weir, and Tara Lipinksi The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, an annual event that’s as synonymous with Thanksgiving Day as pigskin and pumpkin pie, marks its 15th anniversary this year with three new breeds and an adorable fan favorite. More than 2,000 purebred breeds will […]
Miami-Dade County (FL): Support End to Pit Bull Ban, First Vote Rescheduled to 11/15/16
Concerned dog owners in Miami-Dade County are encouraged to contact their commissioners prior to the meeting on 11/15/16 and respectfully state support for repealing the pit bull ban.
Dr. Cindy Otto Honored with Dogs’ Best Friend Award
6th Annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Recognition Heralds Those Who Contribute To Animal Welfare in Delaware Valley PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Cindy Otto, whose work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks inspired her founding of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, is the recipient of the 2016 Kennel Club of Philadelphia ?Dogs?’ Best Friend […]
Throwback Thursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
The Canine Chronicle has a fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess this successful handler and breeder that is pictured in Junior Showmanship in 1981? Can you also name the judge? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s #ThrowbackThursday is of course, Lois DeMers. The judge pictured in the photo […]
Call To Community
By now most dog show participants are aware of the recent tragic events that happened in Indiana and Ohio where dogs died.
Listen Up, Rookies! – Advice to a First-Time Hunting Dog
I overheard the Boss say that you are going along on the hunting trips this year. It’s about time you started pulling your weight around here.
Table Talk
I am off to Fort Wayne this coming weekend: I’d love to catch up with you folks and hear about what you are up to! Look me up and let’s share some stories. As we near the end of the year, this show most often attracts a lot of the nation’s top dogs. I am looking forward to seeing great dogs and my friends from around the country.
The Most Unlikely Sled Dogs
Although competitive mushing has been a big deal in Alaska since the 1840s gold rush days, its popularity didn’t really trickle down to the lower 48 until the ??????1980s.
