Last night I enjoyed a rare treat. My brother, my mother and I had dinner at a restaurant and got a chance to visit for a while. Don’t get me wrong. I love the big family gatherings and adventures, but sometimes it is nice to have a little more individualized, quieter time. Of course, present or not, the rest of the family doesn’t get left out of the conversation.
- The American Hairless Terrier and Sloughi Join the Pack – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announces the full recognition of the American Hairless Terrier and the Sloughi, raising the total number of AKC dog breeds to 189. “We’re excited to welcome these two unique breeds into the AKC family,” said AKC spokesperson Gina DiNardo. […]
Some breeds rise to the top and remain securely ensconced there for decades. Then, without warning, they plummet into the abyss of anonymity. Equally often, fringe breeds rocket out of nowhere and suddenly dominate the game for no logical reason. This powerful undercurrent of purebred evolution says so much about the nature of this sport. The weird trajectory of Maltese success provides an unparalleled example.
To follow are the entries for the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Entries have come from 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and 12 foreign countries. New York has the most entries with 270, while California follows with 219. Rounding out the top five states are Pennsylvania (203), New Jersey (190), and a tie […]
Proven Innovative Business Builder and Successful Leader Joins AKC’s New York Office New York, NY – Today, The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announces it has appointed Alexandra Aleskovsky as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. In this new role, Aleskovsky will lead the strategic development of current and new initiatives as the AKC looks […]
New product announcement comes on the heels of a sold-out holiday season at new retailers including Best Buy, Brookstone and Nordstrom Petcube, Inc., maker of the innovative Petcube Camera that allows owners to watch, talk to and play with pets on their iOS and Android devices, today announced early details of Petcube Protect, a new […]
In a person’s lifetime they see many things and go many places that effect them in unexpected ways; my recent journey to Romania was one that shook my core and beliefs in ways I never anticipated.
A great many misconceptions seem to exist in the minds of novice and highly experienced breeders alike regarding the impact of dominant and recessive genes on phenotype.
The Canine Chronicle Show Results and Gallery is located in the center horizontal row on www.caninechronicle.com. The daily show results include the most complete, accurate and timely show results available from each dog show across the country. The results are concise, but fully comprehensive with each Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, and Group […]
During its heyday, so much was written about M&E. It was immense, it was fancy, and all the biggest names in the sport were onsite. But every critic conceded that another, more elusive factor set it apart from every other show.
