AKC Pet Disaster Relief presented its first trailer in the state of Oklahoma last week to officials from McClain County Emergency Management/McClain County Animal Response Team. The purchase was made possible by $22,000 in donations and grants from Town and Country Kennel Club, Sooner State Kennel Club, West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club, Canadian Valley Kennel Club and […]
The first five people to respond correctly to the following questions will receive a free Canine Chronicle apron. Each correct answer can be found on The Canine Chronicle Events Calendar. Please email your answers to Cheslie at Cheslie@caninechronicle.com. September 26th Update: Congratulations to Angela, Patti, Crystal, Susan and Leslie for being the first five people […]
Nancy Shaffer Smith died on August 13th as a result of an RV rollover accident near Livingston, Montana. She was an internationally recognized breeder of Old English Sheepdogs and Pembroke Welsh Corgis under the “Pinafore” prefix. Nancy judged the Herding Group internationally and many Sporting breeds as well. During her years of service to the […]
by Dr Karen Becker Responsible dog owners understand the importance of making sure their canine companion always has fresh, clean water to drink. But what a surprising number of pet owners don’t realize is that it’s actually possible for a dog to ingest too muchwater. Water intoxication, which results in life-threatening hyponatremia (excessively low sodium levels), […]
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the 2014 AKCBreeder of the Year Award group recipients, recognizing seven breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups that are dedicated to excellence and the advancement of the purebred dog. “Breeders are the heartbeat of the American Kennel Club and we’re proud […]
AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite and dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, just donated an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Boone County, Missouri. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) presented the trailer to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management in a […]
Youth is the future. Although it is a hackneyed statement, it is not far from the truth. In years to come, today’s youth will become the leaders of our world, leaders who will continue and improve the legacy of today’s institutions and will carry them into a new and bright future. From generation to generation, […]
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the judging panel for a new Veterans competition to be held in conjunction with the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2014. The Veterans Class will be open to all dogs and bitches seven years of age […]
by Lisa Dubé Forman Kid’s love dogs and Show Dogs Escape to the Seashore by Marsha Hall Brown is a charming children’s story filled with adventures involving our beloved companions. Written not just as a teaching aid to educate kids about dog shows but instead an adventurous tale that may fulfill a child’s fantasy of […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published new guidelines for importing dogs to the United States. The CDC does not require a health certificate to be imported into the United States, but does require that dogs must be vaccinated against rabies. Their guidelines state that puppies must not be vaccinated against rabies before […]
