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The Canine Chronicle would like to express our sincere condolences to Rindi Gaudet and Melanie Steele on the loss of their beloved Greyhound, GCh. GrandCru Clos Erasmus. Era was Rindi’s constant companion and was known to the dog fancy as her “Big Pet”. She will be terribly missed. The Rainbow Bridge By the edge of […]
NEW YORK, NY (January 8, 2014) – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 14th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be held in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The 2014 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also include […]
NEW YORK – The most exciting group of paintings of Pointers in recent memory lead Bonhams 31st annual sale dedicated to dogs in art, set for February 12. Most significant is John Martin Tracy’s Haunt of the Woodcock: Sensation and Bang Bang (est. $100,000-150,000). Painted circa 1886, the canvas depicts two of the most important […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) recently recognized 12 breeding programs for their dedication and success in breeding purpose-bred dogs by awarding the inaugural AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Awards. The Award is given to those breeders who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a […]
By Amy Fernandez Consumers cannot be faulted for believing that major safety reforms followed the nationwide pet food recall in 2007. The source was eventually traced to wheat gluten imported from China that had been adulterated with melamine to boost its protein content. By then, the deadly contaminant had found its way into over 150 […]
By Nikki Riggsbee What features make a good Miniature Pinscher? The character of the dog seems important, for the dog appears to do it all himself, performing at the end of a string that the handler holds. With a smooth coat, there is no hair to cover flaws or to be a significant feature of […]
by Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones As yet another year draws to a close, it is surely appropriate and timely to once again revisit the state of our sport and, in particular, to offer some hopefully salient commentary on where things appear to stand with regard to certain aspects of governance. Specifically, it seems useful to revisit […]
By Amy Fernandez AKC registered over 90 thousand Bostons between 1921 and 1934 and almost 500 earned championships. Registrations peaked at 11442 in 1926 and the breed overtook German Shepherds to reign as America’s most popular breed in 1929. They maintained that position until 1934. Since then, the breed’s fortunes have fluctuated, but it has […]
Happy New Year! Have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? Here are a few ideas that may be appropriate for fellow exhibitors: Introduce yourself to a newcomer to the sport at each dog show Be friendly and courteous to other exhibitors, judges and stewards Thank hard working show committee members for their efforts Enjoy […]
