A new law has been passed in Pennsylvania that makes several changes regarding dog training areas, including providing protections for dogs actively training or participating in field trials. The law will go into effect in late January 2016. Highlights of the new law include: Making it unlawful for anyone to “willfully, negligently or maliciously” kill, […]
There will be a holiday celebration in support of Take The Lead following Best in Show at the Eastern Dog Club on Saturday, December 5, 2015. The party will be held on the show grounds at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds at the Carriage House. Guests will enjoy dinner, a silent auction, raffle, and a […]
Inbreeding and linebreeding facilitate our ability to establish our own strain within our chosen breed. These breeding systems afford us the opportunity to more easily fix the characteristics we desire most within our strain. They are, however, not the only methods of breeding available to us.
A few standout breeds perpetually grab the limelight, then there are the outliers, renegades, and newcomers. But most fall into the category of reliable, steady contenders. Every once in awhile they launch a mainstream star, but overall they basically keep the faith without making waves.
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they […]
By Peri Norman It is that time of the year. We buy gifts for family and friends. We go to parties with gift exchanges. And who doesn’t buy a gift for themselves amidst all the other shopping. Three relatively new books offer good choices for the dog lovers on your list. The Dogist by Elias […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Bouvier is a farm dog used for herding and guarding livestock, pulling carts, and acting as a family companion.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® will introduce seven new American Kennel Club (AKC) breeds to the American public on Thanksgiving Day – the Bergamasco, Spanish Water Dog, Miniature American Shepherd, Lagotto Romagnolo, Berger Picard, Cirneco dell’Etna and Boerboel. With these additions, a total of 40 new breeds have been introduced to the competition since the show’s debut […]
There was a procedure offered way back in the ‘50s and ‘60s that allowed experienced breeders and handlers to adjudicate at specialties. It seems now that concept has made a re-emergence.
