The show in West Friendship, MD held by Carroll Kennel Club is cancelled for Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25 due to the winter storm expected. From The Carroll Kennel Club Show Committee: “Carroll Kennel Club has decided to cancel both days for this weekend. This was a hard decision for them to make. […]
1933 Westminster Kennel Club Ribbon
Human medicine has made remarkable advances in areas where veterinary care for dogs is still catching up. Not because progress isn’t possible—but because these questions haven’t yet been studied. How anesthesiologists predict dangerous drops in blood pressure that occur during surgery is one of those gaps. Why Does Blood Pressure Dip During Surgery? Hypotension is the medical […]
By Amy Fernandez Photo by Congleton Photography There’s an undeniable mystique surrounding the judging profession–Supreme Court, figure skating and, yes indeed, this game. At any level, the impact attached to a single opinion is bound to invite questions–to put it mildly. Transparency is the obvious remedy, which is why major court decisions include pages and […]
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VETMEDIN (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets and VETMEDIN Solution (pimobendan oral solution), for the delay of onset of congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs with Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). VETMEDIN is the only […]
The Washington State Senate Committee on Law and Justice is expected to hear a bill on Monday, January 19, that will protect dogs who may temporarily need to be kept in an unattended vehicle. AKC supports this bill that will allow owners flexibility should they need to leave a dog in a vehicle for a […]
From University of Penn. Cancer is a leading cause of death in both humans and pets; studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of all dogs will develop cancer during their lifetime. Hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive, malignant cancer of blood vessel cells, is especially devastating. Often not diagnosed until a seemingly healthy dog collapses, it has […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs – and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the Regional Junior Showmanship Events planned for this year. These events will provide juniors (9-18) the opportunity to compete and develop […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for canine welfare, is proud to partner with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC®), Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs, to recognize CKC titles earned in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally. Dogs that are AKC registered or listed and have earned eligible […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to share the passing of Marcelo Chagas, who died on January 15, 2026. Marcelo was both a breeder-owner-handler and a successful professional handler in Brazil and the United States. He bred top-winning Beagles under the kennel prefix “Torquay” and Toy Manchester Terriers with his husband, Dr. Roger P. Travis-Chagas, under […]
