New York – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is gearing up for the 14th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days) this summer and fall when hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the public about the responsibilities and unlimited joys of dog ownership. “AKC […]
Charleston, WV – Countless family pets are separated from their owners due to the catastrophic flooding in southern West Virginia. There is an immediate need for temporary shelters for pets, pet supplies, crates, leashes, food, bowls, etc. and resources to reunite lost pets with their families, or to place pets who no longer have a home. […]
The new version of this bill makes several changes – including expanded restrictions on dog breeders—to a measure that had been carefully negotiated over several years by a broad range Massachusetts animal groups, including the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs.
Judge Evgeny Erusalimsky of Russia selected the Black Russian Terrier, Fine Lady S Zolotogo Grada as his Best in Show at the 2016 World Dog Show in Moscow, Russia. Congratulations to owner E Zaytseva! Other placements in the Best in Show Final included second, Very Vigie Huluberlulu, an American Cocker Spaniel.
Today Nestlé Purina, a global leader in pet nutrition, health and wellness, joined with five other pet-friendly companies to attempt to break the world record for “Most Pets in the Workplace in One Day” by inviting their associates to bring their pets to work on “National Take Your Dog to Work Day.” The participating companies […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the Pumi has received full recognition, joining the AKC family as the 190th breed. “We’re thrilled to have the Pumi receive full AKC recognition,” said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. “This lively, adorable dog makes a wonderful companion for a family willing to […]
On Monday, June 20, 2016, Manatee Kennel Club presented a check for $13,500.00 to Manatee County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of a K-9 from Europe. The sixteen month old Dutch Shepherd named Niko is in training for Apprehension & Narcotics with Deputy Scott Buird. Niko is learning very fast and is expected to join […]
We at The Canine Chronicle hope that Charlotte Patterson is recovering after her recent illness while judging the Filer, Idaho shows. She was hospitalized while suffering from a flu-like illness. There appears to be a horrible stomach bug travelling coast to coast amongst the dog show community. It worked its way down motor home row in Blackfoot, and I’ve heard of people being affected as far as Florida.
By Amy Fernandez DNA analysis has revolutionized the painstaking craft of archeological investigation. Traditionally, human evolution has been the primary focus of that research. Canine evolution came under the microscope simply because it was nearly impossible to sift through early human settlements without finding evidence of domestic dogs. Theories abound regarding how, when and where […]
The Samoyed was developed by nomadic people in Siberia. The dogs were working dogs, helping with reindeer herding, hunting, and pulling sleds. Rumor has it that it was one of the breeds referred to in the phrase “three dog night,” where it was so cold that you need three dogs in bed with you.
