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 […]
The case Commonwealth v. Heather M. Duncan [PDF] presented the question whether law enforcement can enter property without a warrant if they have a reasonable basis for believing that an animal’s life is in danger, expanding an exception that already applies to the protection of human life.
MILPITAS, CA (April 8, 2014) – Summer travel season is almost here. Today ZÜCA released a range of pet carrier designs just in time for all those family road trips. The innovative design of the ZÜCA Pet Carrier doubles as a rolling carry-all and “car seat” for animals, enabling safe transport for your pet in […]
In a new report released by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reveals that human medications once again tops the list of toxins most commonly ingested by pets. Within the human medications category, a majority of cases (4,151) involved cardiac medications used often to control heart […]
