The Fancy Is Full — But Are We Letting People In?
I came back to the dog show world as an adult, years after showing in juniors—with a lot to learn and no idea where to start.
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The Dog Daze
Each winter in the north, the night skies are bright with Orion, the constellation shaped like a hunter with a bow and arrow. A good hunter needs a good dog so Canis Major, the constellation in the shape of a dog, dutifully hangs out with Orion. Canis Major takes the lead from Orion in summer. The big star in Canis Major is Sirius, also known as “The Dog Star.” It’s the brightest star in all of the night skies, as it should be.*
From The Publisher
Remember the tongue twister that began with, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” Maybe we need a couple of variations on that old saw such as, “How many times can a judge judge shows if a judge could judge each day?” Or “How many shows can a show dog show at if shows are held numerous times throughout the day?” I know, not nearly as catchy, but you get the drift.
On The Cover
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Bloat – Things You Should Know
This article has been researched from various other writings. It is important to make people aware of what can happen when your dog bloats. I thank those who have written about this horrible health hazard before me.
Dog Show Tips – Coach’s Corner Featuring George Alston Part 15
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Breed Priorities – The Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier was developed by the military Red Star kennel in Russia in the twentieth century, starting before and continuing after World War II. The goal was a breed that would be used by the military and national security. It had to be highly trainable, reliable, stable, courageous, useful for different purposes, and able to endure the harsh Russian weather.
How Do Dogs Keep Warm? Or Cool?
Whoever wrote “If you’re cold, they’re cold…” never spent time with a northern breed–or for that matter, most dogs.
The White Furred Lord
From the earliest days of mankind’s partnership with the domestic dog, the duty of acting as a guardian has been of the utmost importance. One of the earliest canine tasks was to protect the tribal settlements from intruders. However, when farming began, an additional role was created–that of defending precious livestock from thieves and predators.
The Canine Chronicle Working Group Hall of Fame 2024
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