Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release Summer means tick season in many parts of the United States. Dr. John Schaefer, interim director of parasitology, and Dr. Amy Glaser, senior research associate and director of molecular diagnostics, both of Cornell University’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center, provide answers to frequently asked tick questions. What should I […]
The AVMA released the following tips about preparing for a hurricane as pet owners after Tropical Storm Arthur was upgraded to a hurricane last week. As the storm bears down on the East Coast, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding pet owners about the importance of including their animals in their disaster preparedness […]
As we reported last week, the Eukanuba World Challenge will move to Amsterdam for 2014. This move might have been unexpected by those in the fancy, but Jason Taylor, Asst. Show Chairman of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and Sr. Communications Manager for Iams, Eukanuba and Natura Pet Foods says the move is positive for the World […]
Delegates, Judges, Fanciers: I have been inundated with favorable responses to my comments about how we can return the sport of dogs to an emphasis on the Breed judging rather than Group competition. I am evaluating moving forward with a proposed Rule change in the judging of Conformation shows. My suggestion that a judge should […]
House Resolution 8376, a simple resolution (i.e., one that was passed only by one legislative chamber) creating a special legislative commission to “study the requirements for the spaying and neutering of dogs”, was introduced and passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives in the final hours of the legislative session. While resolutions generally do […]
I’m getting to be “a child of the times”. Spending way too much time on my computer and iPad! Of course, most of this time is devoted to that which is near and dear to all of our hearts….the dog, dog shows and everything involved in this way of life.
In humans and canines, body structure can be related to overall health. If a human has legs that are bowed out or bowed inward or if the spine is curved, that person is likely to suffer from pain and other health problems.
Over the past few weeks, comments have been made about prominent personalities in the dog show world who have passed away; leaving their breed treasures and awards unassigned and subsequently put up for sale on eBay.
We are saddened to relay the news of Ch. Surrey Spice Girl’s passing on Monday, June 30, 2014. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to her owner, Ron Scott, and devoted handler, Kaz Hosaka. Spice Girl had a fabulous show career, including Best in Show at the 2002 Westminster Kennel Club under […]
There are some who have an eye for fluidity and easy motion. There are many more who do not. Understanding or better yet, recognizing artistry of motion is not necessarily something that can be taught.
