By Amy Fernandez No matter what’s crashing down or blowing up here in NYC, dogs always own the headlines. That was apparent last Tuesday night when MTA tweeted a resounding and regrettable remark instructing subway riders to notify police if they spot a dog onboard a train that’s not confined to a carrier. Anyway, here’s […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the passing of AKC Judge Mrs. Glenda Dawkins of Altoona, Florida. Mrs. Dawkins was a longtime popular and respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. She, along with her husband Pete Dawkins, were professional handlers prior […]
I also received news of the passing former judge Glenda Dawkins. Glenda and her husband, Pete, were respected judges as well as hound and toy experts. Everyone who knew her will remember her kind demeanor and gentle smile that was graciously given to all.
The Penn Ridge Kennel Club Charitable Foundation will hold The Roaring 20s Charity Fundraiser on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, to start at 6:00 PM following Best in Show Judging. Admission is $75 dollars per person and includes a buffet dinner, “funny money” for games of chance, […]
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that David Krogh of Tualatin, Oregon passed away. Mr. Krogh was a respected AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting Breeds, as well as Best in Show. Before becoming an AKC Judge, Mr. Krogh and his wife, Sharon, were successful breeders of Miniature Pinschers under the K-Roc […]
AKC recognizes the three Belgian herding dogs – Sheepdog, Tervuren, and Malinois – as three separate breeds. For AKC, the Belgian Laekenois is in Miscellaneous. FCI countries categorize the four breeds as varieties of one Belgian Sheepdog breed, including the Laekenois variety. In FCI countries, the AKC Belgian Sheepdog variety is known as Groenendael.
We are sad to report the untimely passing of the Top Winning Pomeranian of All Time GCh. HiTimes What The Inferno. As everyone remembers, Danny was piloted by professional handler Curtiss Smith to #1 Toy and #2 Dog All Breeds in 2015 and the #1 Toy and #6 Dog All Breeds in 2014. He was […]
Moe Miyagawa has been released from rehab and is at home under the care of Shane Hooper! Thank you Shane for opening your heart and your home to Moe. Moe would love to hear from his friends with cards and letters. They can be sent to: Moe Miyagawa, 16609 Slover Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. These reports are unusual because DCM is occurring in breeds not typically genetically prone to the disease. The […]
This year, the Westminster show and Crufts were disrupted by animal rights activists. The recently held Coronado Kennel Club dog show in Albuquerque, New Mexico was delayed due to an active shooter incident and thankfully no one was injured. And, this past weekend at the Woofstock shows in Vallejo, California, at least three two-person teams set themselves to the task of releasing dogs from their kennels.
