The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Archer of Madison County Sheriff’s Department in Madison, FL., and K9 Jacky with the Port of Portland Police Department in Portland, OR., with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The […]
It is the dog’s nose, its power to discriminate scent and the dog’s ability to follow a track that many believe lead to the single most culturally significant occurrence in all of human history. And, that event was the domestication of the dog. Exactly where domestication first began is widely debated, but genetic evidence suggests that it occurred between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago. So, it was a process that took place over thousands of years, but as it was happening, the fates of both species became intertwined.
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Beth Johnson 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!
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops abruptly with little or no warning. It is often fatal. According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. Unfortunately, only about 40% of people who experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital get the immediate help they need […]
Australian Cattle Dogs were developed in the 1800s in Australia to work large herds of cattle over large unfenced areas.
Science for Healthy, Vibrant Dogs” is the theme of the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference, and we’re thrilled to share cutting-edge insights from CHF-funded research. This 15th biennial event also marks the 30th anniversary of the AKC Canine Health Foundation and will take place in an exciting new location – Durham, NC, from […]
Understanding what the essence of any breed goes far beyond familiarizing yourself with the standard–no matter how thoroughly–or knowing all about canine anatomy.
A life committed to canine excellence Born into the fancy, Ruthellen Viall represented everything that’s right with our sport. Her keen understanding of the concept of breed type was manifest in her ability to achieve utter excellence in breeds across multiple groups. Her first showdog was a Bichon, whom Ruthellen began presenting at just 6 […]
