10 dog breeds account for half of AKC registrations while others near extinction. by Stanley Coren In a previous article I talked about the list of “vulnerable dog breeds” which is posted by the British Kennel Club (see here). This list includes those breeds of dogs for which the annual registration number is less than […]
Photo Doggies for Anthony is a Facebook movement that prompts users to post photos of their dog to help bring a smile to Anthony Lyon’s face. Anthony is a sixteen year old from Phoenix, Arizona who is braving chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. While in the hospital, he has loved being visited by therapy dogs. […]
The Board of Trustees of Take The Lead invite you to a late night celebration with a light supper, wine, and champagne after the completion of group judging at Westminster Kennel Club on Monday, February 16, 2015. The party will be held at The Club Bar & Grill, Madison Square Garden. Tickets are $125 per […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week a very Happy Birthday, including Deb Shindle, Adam Peterson, Janice Granda and Colette Livingston Keith!
The Canine Chronicle wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year with all the “best” that 2015 has to offer! Last year, we listed several New Year’s Resolutions ideas for dog show exhibitors, which are all suggestions that would be appropriate for 2015. What is your New Year’s Resolution? Introduce yourself to a newcomer to […]
by Kristen McKenzie People obviously really, really love their pets, with accessories and services for pawed pals raking in billions of dollars across the globe. Sometimes, the sheer indulgence that these furry friends receive boggles the mind – most humans don’t even have it so good! We combed through the extensive HotelsCombined database of pet-friendly […]
(GREENSBORO, NC…) The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer Sharon DelaBarre, Del DelaBarre, Sheila Raymond, Vicky Sumner, Jane Anderson (BaRay Event Services); Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows); Tim James (Onofrio Dog Shows); Jack […]
Lauren Hull won Best Junior Handler at the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on December 13, 2014. By winning this prestigious award, she will represent the United States at Crufts’ Junior Showmanship competition. For the past five years, Maggie Peat (former junior handler and second generation dog breeder) has successfully managed an online fundraiser to help […]
-The Spanish Water Dog, Cirneco del’Etna, Bergamasco & Boerboel Gain Full AKC Recognition- The pack has expanded! The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today that the Spanish Water Dog, Cirneco dell’Etna, Bergamasco, and Boerboel gained full AKC recognition. This brings AKC’s roster of recognized breeds to 184. “The AKC is thrilled to recognize these four […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to honor six organizations as Distinguished Research Partners in canine health. These six organizations, collectively, have donated more than $3.3 million to CHF to help prevent, treat, and cure canine disease over the course of the past 20 years. The six organizations recognized at this evening’s Canine […]
