By Amy Fernandez So, I was talking to my dentist the other day–you know how they always wanna launch into conversation while jabbing sharp instruments into your mouth? Anyway, he also teaches part-time at the NYU dental school, which prompted this (one-sided) chat. He referred to it as tunnel vision–the way students become fixated on […]
The judging panel for the 2020 Morris and Essex Kennel Club is as follows: Morris & Essex 2020 Judges By Breed Best In Show: Desmond Murphy Sporting Group: Mary Ann Alston Hound Group: Michael Dougherty Working Group: Joyce Vanek Terrier Group: Lydia Hutchinson Toy Group: Elizabeth Sweigart Non-Sporting Group: Randy Garren Herding Group: Jimmy Moses […]
Deb Cooper celebrates with Tracy Szaras after her big Best in Show win at Montgomery County 2019!
In a golden opportunity for researchers, Morris Animal Foundation has launched Data Commons, a new database rich with research opportunities built on data from the Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The open-access, free database is available to researchers affiliated with universities, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. “We are sharing Study data based on the philosophy that the greatest possible […]
With tremendous support from donors concerned about canine cancer, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates their 2019 Canine Cancer Research Initiative matched by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and announces a new match challenge for canine hemangiosarcoma research. This year the AKC offered a matched grant of $250,000 to CHF for canine cancer research. […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish our friend Mr. Ken McDermott a wonderful Happy Birthday today, October 5th. It is certainly fitting that Montgomery County Kennel Club is around the same time as Mr. McDermott’s birthday each year. Mr. McDermott retired from his successful 40 year judging career this time last year following his […]
Tickets are now on sale for America’s Dog Show NEW YORK — The Westminster Kennel Club will expand its iconic dog show to include an additional third day of breed judging at Pier 94 in New York City. The Westminster Week celebration of dogs will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8, with the Masters Agility Championship […]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the folks pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Terry Stacy. Thanks to all for your participation! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners by funding humane scientific research and sharing information to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, has once again earned a highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. This year, CHF […]
I was able to catch up with AKC Special Events Consultant Michael Canalizo regarding the AKC Breeder of the Year award. Michael was kind enough to provide a bit more detail regarding the criteria for nomination for this award. He said, “The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin prides itself on being an event […]
