August 2012 by Kimberly Silva Garrett 1. What made you decide to become a judge? I love it! I believe it’s a continuation of the learning experience. You can put all you’ve learned to the test and continue learning. The world looks very different in the middle of the ring than being an exhibitor or [...]
August 2012 By William Given I SPEND TIME WATCHING PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS. Professional handlers are not necessarily better handlers than breeder- or owner-handlers but because they show more dogs at many more shows they have become much more consistent in their presentation of client dogs in the ring. They make fewer handling errors. Watch with a [...]
August 2012 By Lee Canalizo I have no clue as to why I was inspired to write about Carol Hollands. Someone or something must have made me think of her…and that means many of my readers would probably enjoy doing the same. If you didn’t know Carol personally or professionally, I urge you to read [...]
July, 2012 text and illustrations by Ria Hörter During war time, dogs have been used as messenger dogs, patrol dogs, guard dogs, mine dogs, Red Cross dogs or as draught dogs for the transportation of weapons, ammunition, food and medical supplies. No role at all Numerous dog books state that Greek and Roman armies fought [...]
July, 2012 by Amy Fernandez I just finished watching Justin Silver work miracles in the first episode of the new CBS show Dogs in the City. First of all, I must admit that I’m amazed to see another prime time series devoted to basic dog training. No one predicted this when the immortal Barbara Woodhouse [...]
by Gretchen Bernardi Faddism, a fashion or cause that is taken up enthusiastically for a time and then abandoned for the “next big thing,” is part of human culture and has existed across the ages. We in the world of purebred dogs are not exempt, including breeders and judges, as our emphasis on various aspects [...]
by Chris Robinson Generally my monthly contribution to The Canine Chronicle at least makes a stab at looking at the lighter side of dog ownership and some of the things that go with that including the people with which it brings a person in contact. But the difficulty in writing humor of any kind is [...]
by Ria Hörter Most dog breeds were developed after hundreds of years of evolution and lengthy selection by breeders. However, some breeds owe their existence to just one person, whose name they bear. Readers of The Canine Chronicle have already met Louis Dobermann and his Dobermann, John Russell and his Russell Terrier, and the Dukes [...]
by Dr. Al Grossman A number of years ago Mary Roslin Williams of English Labrador fame wrote in her book Advanced Labrador Breeding about the seven ages of a breeder. This was further defined in the American version of the book titled Reaching For The Stars. American breeders need to pay heed to this information [...]
That Was, Until It Received Laser Therapy at The Sanctuary Ocala, FL – The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center is known as a state-of-the-art center dedicated to the healing and conditioning of equine athletes, but they also provide effective cutting edge therapies and services for canines. Just ask Paris, a four-year-old Daschund [...]
