Two things: Americans never shake this weird fascination with headline tragedies. The Titanic…although it hit that iceberg 100+ years ago, we never stop revisiting that sad story. The other thing is that dog people, although not immune to that other obsession, reflexively seek out the dog element of the story. It’s true. I bet a lot of us can name every single dog–never mind the specific breeds–that went down on April 15, 1912.
The AKC recently announced that the event service fee for conformation events will increase from $3.00 per entry to $4.50 beginning October 1, 2025–a 50% increase. Along with the recording fee of $.50 per entry, clubs will now pay $5.00 to AKC for every dog entered at their shows. Backlash from clubs and exhibitors was swift and furious.
The 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is history; and to say it was a success would be a massive understatement if crowd sentiment is a barometer.
Pictured above as a puppy, this Miniature Pinscher is the #1 Miniature Pinscher Breed & All-Breed 2025 as well as an All Breed Best In Show Winner and Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winner. She was also the winner of the Toy Group at the 2024 AKC National Championship. Can you name this current show […]
Watch Crufts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQJZ5Njunc Find more information and schedule for 2025 here: https://crufts.org.uk/whats-on/
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In response to the flooding that has impacted areas of eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and western Virginia, Purina is partnering with Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit, to support pets and people in need. The historic flooding, which has been ongoing for several weeks, has left many residents without power or heat, and has claimed at least 22 lives […]
All dog breeds were bred to perform a specific purpose. We want to see our readers’ dogs doing the work they were bred to do to be shared on The Canine Chronicle! Thank you Wendy Sparks for sharing this photo of your Newfoundland, “Tilly” (MBISS GCHS Dreanmavens Cascading Waterfalls at Old Bay CD WD RN […]
Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis in Dogs Speaker: Mary Nabity, DVM, PhD Date/Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm ET Chronic kidney disease is a significant cause of illness and death in dogs and is often caused by glomerular diseases. A specific category of glomerular disease called immune complex-mediated glomerulonephritis (ICGN) accounts for approximately 50% of dogs […]
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Land Development Regulation Commission of Marion County, Florida, will hold a public hearing on “Limitations on Ownership and Possession of Dogs and Cats for unincorporated areas of the county”. The proposal includes updated, restrictive definitions impacting dog ownership in the county, including commercial breeder (new), high volume breeder (new), and kennel (amended). It also would limit the […]
