Around Halloween, houses start cropping up with tombstones, spiderwebs, and motion-active zombies that are meant for a jumpscare. Festive decorations might surprise your dog while you’re out for a walk on your usual route, especially when these items appear overnight. Here’s how to make your dog comfortable when their familiar neighborhood appears to change unexpectedly. Read tips […]
By Gay Dunlap Originally published: January 2012 I have been a breeder of purebred dogs for longer than many of you have been alive. I am not alone for, in fact, many share incredible longevity within the fancy. I lay claim to forty-two years and there are others who have been at the game even […]
At the most recent AKC Board meeting, several changes were approved. Foreign judges will be allowed to judge 16 all breed AKC dog shows instead of the current 8. The policy, effective immediately, will continue the policy of not limiting the number of specialties foreign judges can judge.
Question of the week: Which canine actor was nominated for an Academy Award? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
One of the most significant pearls of wisdom I was fortunate to receive over the years was in these words: A sound dog will age more gracefully, be less likely to break down from stress or injury, experience less fatigue and greater efficiency in work, and stay healthier and more attractive throughout its life. The originator of this most eloquent of reasons to breed carefully and thoughtfully has my deepest respects.
Family, friends and many in the sport of purebred dogs are mourning the passing of Pat Hastings. Pat has been involved with dogs since 1959, in many ways, from owner handler, breeder, professional handler as well as an AKC judge. Pat was a teacher to so many dog fanciers through her seminars and award winning […]
Were you able to name this current AKC Registered professional handler showing a boxer? What about the judge? Answer: AKC Registered Handler, Tuni Conti showing the boxer. The judge is Mr. R. Stephen Shaw. 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.
This time-honored tradition celebrating excellence in writing about dogs is back! The Olympics of the dog-writing world has resumed after a two-year hiatus. The Contest Chair, Barbara Magera, said, “We are pleased to hold the 2022 competition. The contest celebrates writers and artists who educate people, champion causes, advocate for dogs, make us laugh, and […]
Suomen-pystykorva–the national dog of Finland, also called Finsk Spets–translates as Finnish prick-eared dog. In AKC, it is called the Finnish Spitz. Developed in Finland from Spitz-type dogs for thousands of years, it was used to hunt all types of game. His skill at barking and pointing game in trees led to his specialization in hunting birds.
By Pilar Kuhn Originally published: June 2013 We often hear folks in our community lament that we don’t have mentorship like we used to, but I wonder if that’s more reflective of the mentality of dog people today? Do we, the younger generation of fanciers, really take the time to listen and learn from those […]
