By David Moye Chew on this: A woman in Richland, Washington, is on a 30-day mission to eat nothing but pet food. Dorothy Hunter embarked on the bizarre diet June 19 while stocking shelves at her business, Paws Natural Pet Emporium. “I didn’t have time to go get a snack, so I grabbed a bag of treats [...]
Thank you Susan Thibodeaux for sharing these endearing photos from the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Show last weekend. Susan was moved to take photos after watching Marcelo Veras spend time with an elderly spectator. The spectator had asked to pet his Afghan Hound, Nero, after exiting the ring. Susan noted that some handlers may have been too [...]
Thanks to Kristi Judisch for sharing a photo of a very touching moment at the Duluth Kennel Club dog show this weekend. While attending the shows in Duluth, Colton Johnson and Swagger spent time with Cory, a local Golden Retriever exhibitor’s son with special needs. Later in the weekend, Colton presented Cory with Swagger’s Best [...]
by Debbie Gisonni I’ve been around dogs since my childhood and have always loved being in the company of our four-legged friends. When I told my husband I wanted a dog, he wasn’t too thrilled with the idea at first. I was traveling a lot for work at the time, and he knew he’d have [...]
Summer is here, and to some of the 83 million dogs owned in the United States (according to APPA’s 2013/2014 National Pet Owners Survey), it’s the best time of year. From camping must-haves to items that keep pets safe and cooled down in the summer heat, APPA is pleased to share the following products, manufactured [...]
Take The Lead is holding a raffle for a unique wall hanging that displays various dog show ribbons, created by Kathy Rodriquez. To assemble the wall hanging, Kathy used over one hundred pounds of dog show ribbons. Interestingly, ribbons from every state were used to create the wall hanging. Take The Lead is offering raffle [...]
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 [...]
Thanks to Jenny Boyd for sending in this adorable photo of her whippet, Style, celebrating her second birthday. How does your dog celebrate birthdays? If you would like to see your own photo as the Canine Chronicle photo of the day, email it to cheslie@caninechronicle.com.
To follow is an important letter written by AKC Judge and Board Member Steven Gladstone to fellow members of the AKC board and all delegates, with permission to cross-post. Gretchen and all, The biggest frustration I have had on the Board is being unable up to now to have much influence in changing our awful [...]
Last October, the Dog Show Superintendent Association proposed that AKC allow clubs to hold two all-breed dog shows on the same day. The benefits and reasons cited in their proposal included fewer expenses for clubs and more opportunities to show for exhibitors.
