The Canine Chronicle would like to wish Susan Bleckley and Frank Dean a complete and speedy recovery following injuries due to a plane crash yesterday afternoon. The small plane crashed near an airport on Catalina island. Susan’s family reports that she is in the hospital recovering and is in stable condition, but injuries include a […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the promotions and appointments of several of its employees. Mark Dunn has been appointed Senior Vice President of Registration and Customer Development which encompasses Registration Development, Registration Services, Breeder […]
The Russian Hunting Dog Federation (RHDF) has written FCI and offered to take over as the host organization of the 2016 World Dog Show. They claim to have an experienced team capable of putting on international canine events, a strong Board of Trustees, the support of the reputable judges, breeders and breed clubs in Russia and abroad, and a good relationship with the sponsors of the WDS. Our sources claim they are awaiting a response to their request from FCI.
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In 1948, Metro Goldwyn Mayer released a musical romance starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland titled “The Pirate.” Among the songs written for this musical by the late, great American songwriter Cole Porter (“Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Begin the Beguine” etc. etc.) was a ditty titled “Be a Clown” in which Kelly twice, the second time with Garland, extolled the virtues of a clown’s life (“Wear the cap and the bells and you’ll rate with all the great swells.”)
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce, in accordance with the charter and bylaws, the results from the annual election of officers, held at the April 2016 Board of Directors Meeting. The Executive Officers were re-elected to the following positions: Dennis B. Sprung- President and Chief Executive Officer James P. […]
The American Kennel Club recognizes 189 breeds and the Federation Cynologique Internationale more than 400 breeds.
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today launched If This Dog Could Talk, a campaign to raise awareness among pet owners of canine influenza. Conducted in partnership with The Dogist photographer Elias Weiss Friedman and his renowned photo-documentary series, the initiative will leverage his unique storytelling through distinctive photographs to […]
Owning a purebred dog makes you a de facto ambassador for the breed every time the two of you leave your home.
