Canine Chronicle Photo of the Day

Thanks to Clint Livingston for sharing this photo of his daughter, Demery, sporting her Canine Chronicle gear!

Thanks to Clint Livingston for sharing this photo of his daughter, Demery, sporting her Canine Chronicle gear!

by Anne Legge This discussion was prompted by a sweepstakes judge’s request for comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the breed. Serious Problems concern structure, function, and the hallmark head. Less Serious Problems and Minor Faults focus on aspects of breed type. There are NO disqualifications in the Bloodhound Standard. Judges should consider the [...]

New York, NY –The pack has expanded! The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the Coton de Tulear and Wirehaired Vizsla will be welcomed to its litter of recognized breeds this year, growing AKC’s family to 180. “The AKC is excited to recognize these friendly, outgoing breeds, giving dog lovers everywhere even more choices to [...]

The bloodhound is not an easy breed to judge. There are only a few breeds in which an abundance of skin is desirable and those are equally as difficult to sort through. But let’s not forget that the purpose of the breed as a cold-nosed methodical hunter gives us all the clues and reminders of just what it is we are looking for when we make selections in the bloodhound ring.

Get ready pet lovers! National Pet Week is May 4-10 and it’s the perfect time to show your pet some love with the gift of good health. Just like annual checkups are important for people, regular veterinarian visits are a must for the four-legged companion in your life. With an estimated 83+ million dog owners [...]

Take the Lead will be hosting a membership booth and a Chuck-A-Duck contest at the Poodle Club of America National Specialty in Salisbury, Maryland beginning Wednesday, April 23rd. Check out the booth while at the show!

The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter! Enjoy the day with family and friends.

Everyone at The Canine Chronicle wishes Michaelanne Johnson a speedy recovery from her emergency surgery last night. She is currently in the hospital recovering. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the entire Johnson family. We hope to see her back at the shows soon!

by David Hochman Not to brag, but we may have a little genius on our hands. Our 6-month-old is up before dawn playing brain games. She knows her way around an iPad and practically devours puzzles, and I’m teaching her to read. Just recently, she mastered an advanced chess toy. I am talking, of course, [...]

by Bill Bradley Finally, there’s a way for your dog to relax after a ruff day. Discovery Communications, which owns Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, just bought an unspecified stake in DogTV, a 2-year-old network designed specifically for man’s best friend. Sure, a few problems come to mind when thinking about a TV channel [...]