Donation Helps with International Travel Expenses for Young Handlers New York - The Westminster Kennel Club continues its nearly 80-year tradition of support for youth in the sport of dogs with its newest contribution-a donation of $5,000 to the 2019 American Kennel Club (AKC) European Open Junior (EOJ) Agility Team. The donation to the AKC EOJ [...]
By Madeline Farber Veterinarians in Virginia are warning pet owners to be on the lookout for a mysterious disease — similar to whooping cough — spreading among canines in the Charlottesville area. The Autumn Trails Veterinary Center in Charlottesville told CBS 19 they’ve treated roughly 22 dogs for the unknown disease in the past week. Concerned, the veterinary clinic contacted [...]
Show Name: Saratoga New York Kennel Club Location: Ballston Spa, NY Show Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Total Entry: 522 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza Show Photographer(s): John Ashbey • Website: johnashbey.com Tom Nutting • Website: www.nutting.net Dog Reg: GCHS Argyles Red Diamond [Bitch] Breed: Norfolk Terrier Handler: Roxanne Sutton Owner: D & [...]
Conference aims to examine possible solutions to the shortage of detection dogs Raleigh, NC-The American Kennel Club will host the 2018 AKC US Dog Detection Conference Tuesday, August 28th – Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection in the United States. The Conference [...]
Exhibitors are getting tired of wasting entry dollars, and if something is not done, they will stop entering altogether!
To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support the people and pets who have been impacted. These funds will help support immediate rescue efforts, purchase much-needed supplies, and fund rebuilding initiatives for individuals and communities affected by the fire. In times of natural disaster, Purina’s goal is to provide [...]
Ah,the inner workings of a judge’s brain – when you’re in the ring, wouldn’t it be nice to know what the judge was thinking? It’s with that premise that a recent survey went out, asking judges to weigh in on newbie exhibitors. Guess what – even those of us who have been around a long time can learn from these survey responses!
Though I can feel the whack of Professor Klukoff’s wooden ruler on my knuckles as I type this, my most cherished book from 1926 is not Sinclair Lewis’ social satire, Elmer Gantry.
Thanks to Deb Shindle for sharing this fun photo of her Corgis, Coco, Desi and Sassy, enjoying some time by the pool. What a life! If you have a photo you would like to share for Canine Chronicle’s photo of the day, email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com.
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing programme for severe goniodysgenesis and glaucoma risk (gonio) in Border Collies, following consultation with the breed’s health co-ordinator on behalf of the breed clubs. Primary glaucoma is a painful and blinding disease associated with high intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye). Primary Angle Closure [...]
