Anyone who has worked with a breed long enough eventually fantasizes about some magical remedy to replenish the concept. The simple fact is that regardless of the modern tools now available to help us refine the selective process, polishing breed type remains a tricky, complicated tradeoff. That’s why we memorize pedigrees and basically devote every waking moment to that endless crusade.
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! This week Will interviews Michael Kemp.
Yes, Dogs are our life, but we all have some sort of a side passion. A little something, we do to otherwise occupy our minds. I have always been amazed by the number of Motor Heads in the dog world.
Pre-pandemic, we knew about seven coronaviruses like SARS, MERS and the common cold. Researchers acknowledged that plenty of others exist, but overall, there wasn’t much motivation, funding or technology to get them on the record.
The Canine Chronicle has another great photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you name who is pictured in this week’s throwback? Can you name the judge and the handler showing this Standard Poodle to Best in Show? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Kozmo of the Mesquite Police Department in Mesquite, TX with a posthumous 2021 AKC Paw of CourageSMaward after he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty this past April. The AKC Paw of Courage shows appreciation for […]
Many breeds have an epigram. That short distinctive line, or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the essence of the breed. That little something maybe a breeder, judge or exhibitor mentioned or a sentence from the breed standard. These one-liners hit the nail on the head and are thought provoking. This week’s vignette in this series is the Basenji.
Meet A. Duane Butherus, PhD and his wife, Connie, who work behind the dog-show scenes to better not only their Afghan Hounds, but also the health of all dogs.
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Agility Premier Cup. The competition was held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida on May 15. “It was a thrill to see the Agility Premier […]
Gail Miller Bisher, Westminster Kennel Club’s Director of Communications shares up to the minute updates about the upcoming 145th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Have questions about tickets? Power? Parking? Get the answers!!
