The Michigan House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 566 on Tuesday, September 13, which would allow private citizens to remove an animal or minor from a vehicle if they believe that the animal’s health or safety is in danger, only if all the following apply: The person determines the vehicle is locked […]
Addiction Dog Foods of Seattle, Washington has voluntarily recalled the New Zealand Venison and Apples canned dog food and New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables canned dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium/phosphorous ratios. The lots that have been recalled are: NZ Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food […]
The Santa Fe County is holding the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, September 13, on a proposal that would impact all dog owners residing or participating in events in the county. Those who reside or participate in events in the county are strongly encouraged to contact the committee, and if possible, attend the […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that Mrs. Audrey Sutton of Saratoga, California passed away on August 31, 2016. Mrs. Sutton was an AKC judge of all Hound breeds and and Italian Greyhounds. Mrs Sutton was an avid breeder, owner, and handler of Italian Greyhounds for nearly 50 years, successfully breeding Italian Greyhounds under […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Kathleen Grosso of Banning, California on September 9th 2016. Mrs. Grosso was a respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show. Kathy, along with her husband Vincent, had great success as owner handlers of West […]
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 17th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2016 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “We are proud to honor some of the nation’s finest breeders with this award,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and […]
It is with great regret that we report the recent passing of Mr. Joe Tacker of Monterey, California on August 27th 2016. Mr. Tacker was a highly respected and popular judge of All Breeds. Before embarking on his judging career in 1957, Mr. Tacker and his wife Marilyn bred and handled for many years. They […]
The Michigan House Local Government Committee will be considering a bill on Wednesday, September 7, that will prohibit municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. Localities may still enact laws regulating dogs, so long as they do not single out specific breeds. The AKC supports Senate Bill 239, which protects the rights of dog owners while still allowing […]
Vancouver, WA - Many dog world insiders are lamenting the sad state of American Kennel Club dog shows, and while Judge Lee Whittier recognizes the issues, she also rejoices in the ever-increasing number of owner-handlers exhibiting in the ring. Over the last several years, Whittier has heard the persistent talk among dog people about the high […]
