To Ultrasound or Not Ultrasound – That Was Our Question
Shakespeare posed the question in his play Hamlet, “To be or not to be.” This fall the spin on that question in our household was, “To ultrasound or not ultrasound.”
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Reserve Winners – Now More Than a Head Nod at Nationals
You’ve probably already heard the news from a colleague or perhaps from the source itself, the AKC delegate body voted in favor of awarding a three-point major for Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch at National Specialties when the total entry is at least double of what is required for a five point major.
Around The Rings Jacksonville Dog Fanciers Association
View more around the rings photos in the October Issue of The Canine Chronicle. Follow us on facebook @The Canine Chronicle
Crufts 2013 – Replacement Judge for Rottweiler (Dogs)
Due to ill health, Mr. G. Rattray has withdrawn from his judging appointment for Rottweiler (Dogs) at dfs Crufts 2013. Rottweiler (Dogs) will now be judged by Mrs. N. Keenan. For more information visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk
Remembering Stump
Stump died on September 25, 2012 but his message lives on. Never underestimate veterans, and most importantly, sometimes the insane thing is exactly the right move.
Best In Show Jacksonville DFA Saturday, September 29, 2012
Click to view video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFiNvBoJEKI
Parent Breed Club National Specialties: Are They Irrelevant Now?
Parent breed club extravaganzas of the past were the event to attend. It was the social event of the year.
Pets can now send a text message to their owners when they’re too hot or cold thanks to AnimAlarm from the UK.
With more than 35 per cent of children aged 10-11 owning a cellphone, it’s only natural that pets should have access to better communication too. Thanks to AnimAlarm, pets are now being brought into line with the rest of the family.
The Neck & The 7 Cervical Vertebrae
The function of the seven cervical vertebrae in a dog is to support the head and protect the spinal cord. It is constructed in a gentle “S” curve allowing the head to be arched upwards and backwards, so the head can be held facing the direction of movement, and also allowing forward flexion to reach the ground for sniffing and eating.
Tell Me Again, Why Are We Doing This?
Albert Einstein is credited with having said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Whether Einstein actually made this statement or, as some have suggested, it came from Benjamin Franklin or neither of these renowned gentlemen ever said any such thing, it sounds a lot like something that easily could have come from the mouth of frustrated dog owners trying to finish a title on their pooch.
