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 Italian Greyhound bitches First, Second and Third AND to tell us why. The complete AKC Official Standard for Italian Greyhounds is available online here. As quoted from the AKC [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)—the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)—today announced the launch of a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant program for veterinary technicians/nurses and veterinary assistants funded by donations totaling $200,000 from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Zoetis and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Many working in the [...]
During this time of quarantine, Zoom can place you anywhere in the world. But, let’s face it, where do most of us want to be right now?
The judges for the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Terrier Group and Terrier Breeds are as follows: Terrier Group Judge: Mr. William Potter of St. Louis MO Terrier Breed Judges: Mr. Dan Ericsson of Enkoping, Sweden: Airedale Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers (both Varieties), Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Scottish [...]
It can often be a challenge to properly display meaningful ribbons in a home or kennel, especially after many years of involvement in the sport. Some ribbons and photos are framed, while some are merely stored. There have been a myriad of creative ways that dog show fanciers have implemented to display ribbons, from wreathes [...]
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the great dog icon pictured circa 1938? Guess Who? 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 Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com with [...]
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! Catlin Cahill shared her very best outtake with us. She is pictured “trying” to take a win photo with her English Setter, Linkin! Do you have [...]
I see light at the end of the tunnel! My prediction is we will all be together again sooner rather than later. While we are still seeing show cancellations, we are also seeing clubs that are trying to move forward and have their shows as scheduled. We need to support the club decisions on both ends of this spectrum, not judge anyone, and make the best decision for ourselves and our dogs when it comes to attending the shows being held. Those that have not worked on a show committee cannot possibly understand the magnitude of the decision to cancel a dog show.
Having bred over 500 champions, I decided I would try to become a judge; to see dogs from the other side of the fence so to speak. Last year I requested my first four breeds: Giant and Standard Schnauzers, as well as Doberman Pinschers and Greyhounds. My first year as a judge, as a provisional, is almost over and it’s been a very interesting experience.
The AKC supports each club’s informed decision to reschedule, postpone or cancel their respective events, as well as supporting clubs ready to hold events in locations that are open and permit gatherings. As events resume across the country, people need to feel safe while enjoying their dog activities. The AKC urges clubs to take appropriate [...]
