A Brief History Of Therapy Dogs In The UK

The fact that pets provide comfort to humans in distress should come as no surprise, because the therapeutic benefits to humans of interacting with animals has been recognised for a long time.

The fact that pets provide comfort to humans in distress should come as no surprise, because the therapeutic benefits to humans of interacting with animals has been recognised for a long time.

Along came UH UGA HRCH MHR Southern Standards Red Creole, MH, WCX, known affectionately as “Cooper.” He was headed for a life in the show ring with Lexie as she pursued Junior Showmanship, but a top groomer and handler took a look at the young dog and pronounced him not quite show quality. So the energetic pup went to boot camp with Rich and surprised everyone when he found his true calling as a hunting dog.

View more around the rings photos in The May Issue of The Canine Chronicle. Follow us on facebook @The Canine Chronicle…

View more around the rings photos in The May Issue of The Canine Chronicle. Follow us on facebook @The Canine Chronicle…

There are many bacterial infections that can cause a bitch to lose her litter and the one that most owners know of is Brucellosis.

In the firmament of purebred dog breeding and conformation competition, the matter of degrees of sophistication dictates how, to what extent, and at which level, each person participates.

One of the most significant pearls of wisdom I was fortunate to receive over the years was in these words: A sound dog will age more gracefully, be less likely to break down from stress or injury, experience less fatigue and greater efficiency in work, and stay healthier and more attractive throughout its life.

I stood open and welcoming. She continued, “That’s what I’ve heard.”

The Canine Chronicle Sporting Dog Hall Of Fame

March30 – April 6, 2013 Collie Club of America, La Crosse, Wisconsin Smooth WD-Leige’s Patriot Games Smooth WB/BOW-Calibre’s Filthy Rich Smooth BOS-GCH Heiress Gimme The Chills(D) Smooth BOB- GCH Silver Charm Chrysalis(B) Select Dog-GCH. Travler’s Pierce Arrow Select Bitch-GCH. Ceilidh Deep River Haute Couture Rough WD- Rough Wb- Rough BOW- Rough BOS- Rough BOB- […]