The Judge/Breeder/Exhibitor Conundrum – Part 2
Dog Show Judges, “Obviously some ethical rules are clear”
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USDA APHIS Announces Updates To Animal Welfare Act Regulations Impacting USDA Breeder Licensees
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it has adopted updates to the regulations it uses to enforce the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The updates, which were officially published on May 13, reflect public comments and finalized changes to a proposed rule that was published in [...]
You Can’t Fight City Hall – The Peach Blossom Cancellation
The Peach Blossom Cluster committee is not a whining group of people. Within hours of the Governor’s announcement that the Georgia National Fairgrounds, host venue for the Peach Blossom Cluster, would be closed through the end of June
Cooked to Perfection with Chef Anthony Cantor
Cooked to Perfection with Chef Anthony Cantor – Tips And Tricks For Perfect Risotto
Handler/Breeder and professional Chef Anthony Canto show us some easy Tips and Tricks for perfect risotto every time.
Canine Chronicle Virtual Dog Show – You Be The Judge!
It is time to put your thinking caps on! For today’s Virtual Dog Show, we are asking our readers to be the judge and place the following three Bernese Mountain Dogs First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Breed Standard for the Bernese Mountain Dog is available here. As [...]
Outtake!
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! One of Zoey Porter’s best outtakes was when she told her Yorkshire Terrier, Tia, that she was retiring at Westminster Kennel Club. We think her expression [...]
AKC Board Updates for Conformation Judges – Judges Approval Process
The following letter was sent to all AKC Conformation Judges regarding updates for the Judges Approval Process: The AKC continues to examine options in the short and long term to assist judges impacted directly by the mass cancellation of AKC conformation dog shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From these ongoing efforts, the Judging Operations [...]
What’s Cookin’? Kale And Chic Pea Gnocci With Kalamata Olives and Artichoke Hearts
Restaurants are closed and who wants takeout every night? We know you’re cooking! The Canine Chronicle wants the recipe for the favorite dish you are making while you are waiting for dog shows to start again. Send it to us and we’ll share it with everyone in the fancy! Don’t cook? Send us the recipe [...]
The Judge/Breeder/Exhibitor Conundrum – Part 1
Several months ago word got back to me that a couple of my fellow exhibitors were complaining that someone of my “stature and prominence” should not be showing. The conversation led to a broad discussion of other judges… those who do, vis-à-vis those who do not exhibit their own dogs and the effect this has on the fancy. The person who chose to bring this topic to the table was amazed as I began to rattle off judges, many of far more prominence and stature in their respective breeds than I, who regularly exhibit.
Update: Canine Chronicle Virtual Dog Show – You Be The Judge! – Papillons
It is time to put your thinking caps on! For today’s Virtual Dog Show, we are asking our readers to be the judge and place the following three Papillon dogs First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Breed Standard for the Papillon is available here. As quoted from the AKC [...]
