Mr. Robert D Sharp of Albany, New York passed away at his home on April 4, 2015. Mr. Sharp was a popular judge of Best in Show, all Working, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds. He judged all over the world. Mr. Sharp was also a former AKC delegate, professional handler and breeder of various breeds. […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to congratulate Kaz and Roxanne Hosaka following their recent wedding on Monday, April 13, 2015. We wish the happy couple all the best for a long and happy life together! Congratulations!
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release by Joe Schwartz ITHACA, NY – The canine influenza outbreak afflicting more than 1,000 dogs in Chicago and other parts of the Midwest is caused by a different strain of the virus than was earlier assumed, according to laboratory scientists at Cornell University and the University of […]
Eukanuba has announced that the Eukanuba Puppy Spectacular will be held at the 2015 Woofstock Cluster in Vallejo, California. This will be the first time this competition has taken place at Woofstock. The Eukanuba Puppy Spectacular is an all breed puppy futurity which crowns Eukanuba’s Future Star. All puppies between the ages of 4 months […]
The first time I put on my pantyhose at nine years-old for a dog show, I wanted to take them right off. However, my mom made me continue to wear them so I would look professional in the ring. As time went on, I grew more comfortable in my pantyhose, just as I grew more comfortable in the dog show ring.
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than 700,000 dogs […]
By Penny Leigh CPDT-KA Program Manager, AKC Canine Partners, AKC GoodDog! Helpline The day after the Michigan Winter Dog Classic, Dr. Alan Dorfman answered the phone and was greeted with, “Well hello PT Barnum!” “So what are you going to do next year for an encore?” the well-wisher shouted. Without pause, Dorfman replied, “Oh I plan […]
Westminster is now firmly established as a dual-venue show. Occasionally, a nostalgic exhibitor asks, “when do you think they’ll go back to the Garden for the breeds?” However, the size of the show and the renovations at Madison Square Garden have determined the answer—“never.” While the Piers have distinct advantages over Madison Square Garden for the daytime breed competition, nothing can compare with the impact of seeing the dogs gait into the enormous Garden group ring. So, it’s back to the refurbished Garden for the evening competition, which begins with the a capella singing of the national anthem by talented youngsters from the cast of Broadway’s “Matilda.” There’s no doubt—it’s Westminster, and there’s “only one.”
Income tax time has come again. To a good many breeders this means the drudgery of wading through the shoe box filled with last year’s receipts to see just how much was spent and through the bank statements to find out just how little revenue was realized. Time is then spent compiling some kind of list containing both income and expenses. This list is then taken to the accountant so he or she might work some kind of magic during the tax return preparation.
It is my opinion that some of today’s exhibitors are confused about what it takes to win at dog shows. A good number of those involved in the sport of purebred dogs, some more seasoned than you think, believe the secret to success at dog shows is more about who you know than what you have. Frankly, I think that premise is flawed.
