Good news! Bills that would end remaining city/county dog breed bans in Florida continue to advance in the state legislature. House Bill 941 and Senate Bill 942 seek to authorize governmental public housing authorities to adopt policies related to dogs provided that requirements are not specific to a dog’s breed, weight, or size. These bills also would overturn […]
We are sad to report that Anne Cullen-Tormey passed away on Monday, April 3rd. She was surrounded by her family. Annie was involved in purebred dogs for over 40 years breeding Pointers and German Shorthaired Pointers under the Freiheit prefix. In college, she showed American Saddlebreds and Thoroughbreds, then she turned her attention to dogs. She had many, noted top winners […]
Who were you able to name in this photo? Who is the judge, and who is the handler? Answer: The judge in this photo is the late Frank Sabella, the handler is Michael Brantley. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!
By Caroline Coile A new DNA test could save the lives of sighthounds undergoing surgery. Researchers from Washington State University have developed a genetic test to detect dogs prone to excessive bleeding following surgery. The condition, called delayed postoperative hemorrhage (DEPOH), was first noted in racing Greyhounds but has since been reported in Scottish Deerhounds, […]
By Caroline Coile More than 110,000 rescue personnel are currently working to unearth survivors and help those whose lives have been upended from the two huge earthquakes that ravaged Turkey and Syria. Some of these are part of K9 search & rescue teams from around the world, including El Salvador, Germany, Mexico, Qatar, South Korea, […]
By Amy Fernandez It’s interesting to read dog show reviews from that ancient era when the possibility of massive popularity first dawned on AKC–and show giving clubs. To be more precise, It was the post-war years of the late 1940s. This sport had just endured some of its most brutal strength tests, namely the Great […]
By Caroline Coile Researchers in Finland compared more than 1000 dogs of 13 breeds (each breed had to have at least 40 dogs to be included) on a variety of tests. The 13 breeds were Australian Kelpie, Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Border Collie, English Cocker Spaniel, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Hovawart, Labrador […]
by Peter Baynes Originally published March 2012 The word “oops” has begun to have a new meaning since a famous politician had a lapse of memory. Unfortunately, his mistake was on national television, and the “oops” moment is largely credited for scuttling his presidential campaign, and he has been mocked for months. In the dog […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Who can you name in this photo? Who is the judge, and who is the handler? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with […]
The AKC Humane FundSM is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023 Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet ownership. The scholarship […]
