The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all dogs through research and discovery, is excited to announce it has been awarded its 7th consecutive Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and a Four-Star – or 100% rating – from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator awarded its top distinction to CHF […]
Did you correctly answer this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Answer: Carol Harris of Bo-Bett Kennel Fame and judge Dale Simmonds. 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!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy parks, beaches, and hiking trails. However, summer heat can be dangerous for your pets. To make sure everyone, including your pets, has a fun and safe summer, Dr. Ruth MacPete, aka Dr Ruth “The Pet Vet” shares five simple summer pet safety tips. “Dogs and cats don’t perspire like […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) announced that it will update the Animal Welfare Inspection Guide to ensure consistency and align with congressional directives. In its announcement, APHIS noted that it will continue to use courtesy visits for facilities that are (1) considering seeking licensure or registration under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), […]
Crown Point, Indiana & The Lake Shore Kennel Club is CANCELED tomorrow, Sunday June 22 due to Excessive Heat.
The Black Russian Terrier was developed by the military Red Star kennel in Russia in the twentieth century, starting before and continuing after World War II. The goal was a breed that would be used by the military and national security. It had to be highly trainable, reliable, stable, courageous, useful for different purposes, and able to endure the harsh Russian weather.
Whoever wrote “If you’re cold, they’re cold…” never spent time with a northern breed–or for that matter, most dogs.
Pictured above as a puppy, this Australian Shepherd was America’s #1 Herding Dog 2023. She was the Herding Group First winner at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club. She is the Top Winning Australian Shepherd in AKC history with 46 All-Breed Best In Show wins. Can you name this retired show dog? Please share your guesses in the comments […]
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Do you recognize the handler, judge or dog? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! 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!
From the earliest days of mankind’s partnership with the domestic dog, the duty of acting as a guardian has been of the utmost importance. One of the earliest canine tasks was to protect the tribal settlements from intruders. However, when farming began, an additional role was created–that of defending precious livestock from thieves and predators.
