Dog Statues
They are frozen in time and sometimes deceptively real. Perpetuated in stone or bronze, looking over water, streets, parks or squares, they can be found all over the world.
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That Pick of the Litter Puppy
At shows and at club meetings, I have heard novice breeders ask seasoned and highly successful breeders, “What is the best age to select your pick of the litter puppy?” On one hand, a puppy just minutes old and still wet gives you the best representation of genetic potential, but the most accurate answer to the query has to be, “When he is eleven months, three weeks and six days old.”
Fear Free
If you had attended the 2015 American Veterinary Medical Association Conference in Boston in July, you would have found a remarkable number of human-animal bond speakers as instructors. One instructor in particular, Dr. Marty Becker, brought his Fear FreeTM veterinary practice information to attendees. Full disclosure requires that I tell you I’m on the advisory panel of Directors of the Fear FreeTM veterinary method. After attending Dr. Becker’s presentation at AVMA I thought my dog show colleagues would like to learn more about this eye-opening new program.?(https://www.drmartybecker.com/fear-free/veterinarians-talk-fear-free-practice/) Why am I talking about this in my article in The Canine Chronicle? Because, even though I’m on the panel, I didn’t fully understand what this program was all about, how much additional income subscribing veterinarians are now making and that there is a better way for our puppies and older dogs to go to the vet.
AKC Marketplace® Suffers Another Setback
By Amy Fernandez Earlier this summer the long anticipated launch of AKC’s redesigned website introduced new feature, described by Chris Walker, Marketing and Communication VP, as “ an Angie’s List for dog owners. Anything you are trying to do with your dog, find an event, training class, groomer, vet, and of course find a breeder, […]
Is This ARK Better Than Noah’s?
Every year, about 70,000 domestic and wild animals pass through the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey-operated JFK airport, and a $48 million luxury terminal for them is now under construction, slated to open next year.
Urgent: Ulster County, NY Considering Regulation of Hobby Breeders—Call Today!
The Ulster County Legislature is considering a proposal that would regulate hobby breeders in the county and could vote as early as today (Tuesday, August 18). County residents are urged to contact the legislature immediately and urge them to not allow this proposal to pass as it is currently written. Type in your address on the […]
“All Pets Matter,” says Responsible Pet Owners Alliance of Texas
Anytime there is an animal related incident, the first outcry is “There oughtta’ be a law!” Although laws already exist, more regulations are passed in response that exacerbate problems and result in more pets surrendered to animal shelters – not less. New laws run the gamut: Mandatory pet spay/neuter, mandatory microchips, differential licensing (higher license […]
Clues From Poo!
By Amy Fernandez For most Canine Chronicle readers, cleaning up after dogs ranks among those ubiquitous chores, so common and frequent that it doesn’t merit comment. We simply get on with it. If you’re faced with an unanticipated accident in public, the protocol goes without saying. It’s courteous, usually legally required, and we understand that […]
Looking Back With Lee
It seems all too frequently over the last year that – while preparing to gather my thoughts for my Looking Back column – someone who was an important part of my life passes away and takes precedence over all else. As you all know, on Friday, July 3, 2015 Mrs. Jane Forsyth left this world. It doesn’t seem possible that one so important that I have known for so long is not invincible! I’m finding this to be true and occurring much too frequent lately.
The Airedale – Part 1
In both Britain and America, Gundogs were the headliners and groundbreakers of the modern dog world. Their proponents organized the first show, founded key organizations like the Kennel Club, Westminster, and AKC, and the list goes on. However, Terrier fanciers- like their dogs- weren’t on the sidelines waiting for an invitation. By 1860 Terrier breeders and judges were calling the shots at every level of the sport. Their concepts became ubiquitous hallmarks of the game, things like specialty publications, show grooming (and cheating), and professional handling. Fox Terrier popularity was the springboard for this preeminent position.
