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.
By Lisa Granshaw For many, summer means getting outside and spending quality time with four-legged friends. Sometimes that’s a game of fetch in the backyard, but sometimes it’s fun in the sun (and sand) at the beach. Luckily, there are a number of beaches in the United States that let you bring your pooch — […]
With the official start of summer just around the corner, veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car – vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb […]
Should I stop feeding jerky pet treats to my dog? Jerky pet treats should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed only occasionally and in small quantities. FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs jerky pet treats to watch their dogs closely for any or all […]
Pocatello Kennel Club and Eagle Rock Kennel Club will be hosting a movie screening of Best in Show on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 pm in their hospitality room. There will be concessions and a no host bar available. The club encourages those who are familiar with the movie to dress up like their favorite […]
By Donna Soloman, DVM Today I started thinking about the grain-free pet food trend that is currently in vogue. First, I wondered how this craze evolved. I know it definitely did not originate in the professional veterinary community. I speculate that this movement was triggered in part by a pet food company’s advertising campaign to […]
The temperature inside a vehicle can rise almost 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30 degrees, and the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the temperature in a vehicle can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Even on a 70-degree day, that’s 110 degrees inside the vehicle.
