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Stories written by AnthonyA
The Bloodhound is the acknowledged king of scent. The reason (supposedly) lies in its large number of olfactory receptors distributed in the olfactory epithelium along the intricate, maze-like scrolls of nasal turbinates. The Bloodhound’s deep muzzle has more room for more scrolling, and thus, more olfactory receptors. Each receptor sends its signal along a long nerve through a bony plate called the cribiform plate, and then to the olfactory bulb of the brain. It’s not practical to measure the surface area of the olfactory epithelium, but you can get a good estimate of the number of nerve cells by looking at how large the cribriform plate is. It turns out that cribriform plate size correlates very nicely with a species’ sense of smell.
February 9th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Allergic disease in both humans and canines is increasing worldwide. Theories explaining the rise in allergic disease include genetic and environmental factors. Reports of dogs and their human owners being allergic to the same indoor allergens emphasizes the importance of environmental allergens. In canines, allergic disease is largely limited to skin manifestations including atopic dermatitis (AD). In humans, allergy frequently presents as runny, itchy, watery eyes and nose, sneezing, cough, wheezing, hives, and/or itchy, dry skin.
February 8th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Here in the US, it’s impossible to imagine the everyday reality of life in Soviet Russia.
February 7th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
On December 23rd the dog world received an unwanted holiday gift–a rescue dog in Cook County, Illinois had tested positive for rabies. This was the first rabies-positive dog in the state of Illinois since 1994 and the first in Cook County since 1964. Those numbers align with the rest of the US where rabies long ago ceased to pose a threat to household pets.
February 6th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress?
February 5th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an unusual working breed in that many of them still perform their original function. The majority of the Anatolians today, including those in the breed ring, work as flock guardians. The flocks may vary, and in at least some cases include guarding other dogs; but the Anatolians are still working at the jobs they have done for millennia. This breed may be the penultimate “dual dog.”
February 4th, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Does anyone else get tired of hearing the plethora of “experts” claiming that one must always breed and exhibit dogs that are closest to their breed standard…because that is the “Bible” for all things to the breed!
February 3rd, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
As expected, the 2025 AKC National Championship was incredible with 5,557 dogs in regular competition, including 1,602 puppies and 1,040 BBE competitors. After 25 years, skepticism has transformed into awestruck reports of record setting entries.
February 2nd, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
It’s time for our annual NOHS recap, covering the pros and cons of not just the NOHS Finals in Orlando, but of the year as a whole. I am grateful that each year this article gets shorter, as the system and shows continue to iron out problems.
February 1st, 2026 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
The Progressive Toy Club Saturday January 31st Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
January 31st, 2026 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
