The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Here in the US, it’s impossible to imagine the everyday reality of life in Soviet Russia.

Here in the US, it’s impossible to imagine the everyday reality of life in Soviet Russia.

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.

Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Who do you recognize in this week’s Throwback Thursday? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!

As another show season begins, ask yourself: do you know why you’re going? Are you chasing points or progress?

Welcome to the Westminster edition of Table Talk! I know, it’s a day late. But there was so much happening during Westminster week, I wanted share my thoughts about this most awesome time in the big city! One of the challenges to holding a major dog show in New York City in the middle of winter [...]

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.”

Penny the Doberman Pinscher took home the highest title and was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with handler Andy Linton. Penny, a four-year-old female officially known as GCHP CH Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, bested a field of over 2,500 entries in conformation, with two days of Best [...]

The Westminster Kennel Club announced the winners of the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups during night one of the milestone 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” HOUND GROUP The Afghan Hound of Ingleside, IL, handled by Wilmer Santiago and owned by Ramon [...]

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!

Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Marcelo Veras & Jane Meyers at the 2011 Take The Lead Party. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Liz Powell at showresults@caninechronicle.com with your photos!