The AKC has sent a couple of letters to their RHP members providing feedback as to how handlers should make decisions about attending shows, take precautionary measures, potential repercussions for irresponsible behavior, etc. Anyone who thinks these communications may be helpful should contact AKC Judging Operations and request information.
The Kennel Club of Texarkana dog shows to be held on June 17th and 18th 2017 in Texarkana, Arkansas have been cancelled due to the Canine Influenza Virus outbreak.
On June 1st, Dr. Cynda Crawford from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine spoke about the Canine Influenza Virus in a question and answer session. Dr. Crawford is the Maddie’s Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. She answered questions concerning the more than one dozen confirmed […]
Pets have long been considered our most trusted companions and it’s easy to see why. They make our lives feel bigger, better and frequently seem to understand us more than we understand ourselves. This unique intuitive connection between humans and pets is often best exemplified by the heroic animal stories that continue to amaze the […]
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV, or bloat) is a serious problem for many canine breeds, but little is truly known about the causes of this deadly disease. While any larger dog can be affected, targeted breed-specific research can help advance understanding of potential genetic factors that may predispose dogs to developing bloat. The AKC Canine Health […]
The virus can survive in the environment (kennel surfaces, food/water bowls, collars/ leashes, toys, beds) or on people’s clothing and hands for 12 to 24 hours before it dies. It is easily killed by handwashing with soap and water, normal laundering of clothing and bedding, and washing food/water bowls and toys with soap and water.
Friends in the south continue to contend with a serious outbreak of what has been identified as the H3N2 virus. The virus started spreading at the shows in Perry, Georgia and there have been several reported cases stemming from the Deland, Florida shows and surrounding areas in the Southeastern U.S. This virus is highly contagious and vets and the American Kennel Club are asking people to PLEASE keep your dogs home if they are coughing or demonstrating other clinical signs of the virus which can include lethargy, snotty nose, and related symptoms.
We received the sad news that William Stifel passed away recently. William F. Stifel was elected the fourteenth President of the American Kennel Club in March 1978. Mr. Stifel was born in June 1922 in Toledo, Ohio, and studied at Western Reserve Academy and Harvard University. During World War II, he served in the United […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy a great day with family and friends while honoring those who have fallen while in service to our country.
Three $10,000 Donations to Honor Agility, Obedience and Best Junior Winners New York, N.Y. - The Westminster Kennel Club is pleased to announce beginning in 2018, the club will donate $10,000 each to honor the respective winners of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and the Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster. Each donation will be given to […]
