The Mastiff – Lessons From History
‘And Caesar’s spirit, ranging for revenge, Shall in these confines with a monarch’s voice Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war!’
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane FundSMis seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are now open and winners will be announced in fall 2017. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for […]
Free Junior Showmanship Workshop – Thursday June 22, 2017
In conjunction with the Orlando Cluster of All Breed Dog Shows
Remembering Bernard Schwartz
We received the news that longtime judge Mr. Bernard Schwartz passed away on June 16th 2017. Mr. Schwartz was a judge of the Sporting and Working Groups as well as Best in Show. Before beginning his judging career in 1989, Mr. Schwartz, along with his wife Francine, bred Great Danes. Although breeding on a limited […]
PCA: The Greatest Poodle Show On Earth
Former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson believed that the nation’s future depended on its westward expansion for both growth and economic expansion and this year the Poodle Club of America took a page from history and moved from the east coast to Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri.
Remembering GCh. Foxcliffe Hickory Wind
The Canine Chronicle is sad to report the passing of the great Scottish Deerhound, GCh. Foxcliffe Hickory Wind at 11 ½ years of age. Hickory is best-known as the 2011 Westminster KC Best in Show winner. Handled by Angela Lloyd, she was also the #1 Scottish Deerhound in 2009 & 2010 and one of the […]
Old Railroads – Hunting Railroad Right-of-Ways
These rail lines once carried tons of grain, livestock, lumber and other commodities out to markets and, in many cases, the basic necessities of life into the tiny communities that were served by these spurs. Now they serve as home to dozens of different feathered and furry creatures, some of which are very tasty game birds.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
The Canine Chronicle has yet another fun photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the present day judge that is pictured showing her Gordon Setter? Can you name the judge? Guess Who? The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Peri Norman! This photo was featured in Peri’s article “The French Braid”. […]
Meet the Europeans – Denmark’s Native Breeds
Many of today’s breeds originated in Europe. They were principally developed in Great Britain, Germany and France, but it would be hard to find any European country without a national dog breed. Meet the Europeans will explore the history of breeds on an old continent full of fanciers.
Table Talk
Woofstock, otherwise known as “The Greatest Dog Show on Earth”, has come to a close for another year. When unable to attend, I always enjoy seeing the photos of all our friends dressed in their “Woofstock wear” and I continue to be impressed by the creativity of the vendors who maintain the spirit and “dress […]
