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Stories written by AnthonyA
Why are there so many variations in the way we interpret breed standards? It’s not the nouns; that is, the names of each part of the dog. The nouns are definitive anatomical features and universally understood. A “loin” is a “loin”. We know what a loin is, (at least I hope so) but the adjectives that describe the loin are debatable. Adjectives are extremely important words, but unlike nouns, they leave lots of room for interpretation. You may have heard the expression; one man’s junk is another man’s treasure? Well, apparently, one man’s short loin is another man’s long loin. There are many adjectives that are used to describe the individual parts of a dog. But only two can be applied to all of them: moderate and slightly.
September 6th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Over the past year, there have been several tragedies where dogs have died due to the negligence of those responsible for their safety and care. Some were in the possession of professional handlers while others were in the possession of their owners.
September 5th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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September 4th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
In Episode 10 Wayne & Kim discuss Part Two of his article “A New Ranking System” from the August issue of The Canine Chronicle. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
September 1st, 2026 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
Copper storage disease in dogs—commonly referred to as copper-associated hepatopathy—is an increasingly recognized and complex liver disorder that has drawn significant attention in recent years. At its core, the disease involves the accumulation of excessive copper in the liver, eventually leading to inflammation, cellular damage, fibrosis, and in advanced cases, liver failure. While copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for normal physiological function, the margin between requirement and toxicity appears to be narrower than once believed.
August 30th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
As regular readers will no doubt know, I like to give a personal spin on these historical breed accounts, often starting with an anecdote about an experience or close interaction I have had with the particular breed described.
August 29th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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August 28th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
In the world of purebred dogs, there has never been a shortage of pride in our accomplishments–or in the creative ways we choose to share them. From the printed pages of the AKC Gazette to today’s instant digital platforms, advertising has long been part celebration, part strategy, and part mirror of how the fancy sees itself.
August 27th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
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August 26th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Success in this sport demands focus and perseverance, two things that fall well outside the definition of fun. Cutting corners, sloppy ethics, and countless lazy off-ramps are perennial temptations. That’s why long-term success is an endangered species. Geri Kelly falls into the endangered species category. Among her other accomplishments, she recently finished her 379th champion. Recounting her decades in this game, she says, “I’ve had a good run, seven BIS winners, dogs in fifteen countries that did very well.”
August 25th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
