OptiGen will be offering our Summer Discount Days for online entries starting August 2nd through the 17th. Entries need to be made during that time using the code SPLASH14 for the maximum discount of 25%. Clients will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to OptiGen for […]
A seminar set for Saturday, July 26, at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will educate dog enthusiasts, dog breeders and veterinarians on the latest techniques and information in the emerging field of theriogenology for companion animals. The Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar will be from 1-5 p.m. at the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small […]
As host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is getting ready for another successful year of hosting the all canine hopefuls taking part in the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering over-the-top treatment and is expecting this year to be better […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mr. Michael Dachel of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Dachel was a respected AKC judge of all Sporting, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. He judged at the most prestigious dog shows in the United States, as well as […]
The Canine Chronicle is saddened to hear of the the recent passing of Jane Thibault of Nashau Auke Newfoundlands. Jane was a staple in the Newfoundland arena for over fifty years, having bred many Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, and Register of Merit Newfoundlands. The Nashau Auke Newfoundlands were known for their exemplary […]
Washington, D.C.—Veterinarians across the country can soon breathe a collective sigh of relief that they will be able to carry and use controlled substances to provide complete care to their animal patients beyond their clinics and across state lines due to the U.S. House’s passage today of the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act. The American Veterinary Medical […]
By Pilar Kuhn When our Bouvier, Garrison, suffered from a double FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism), the neurologist told us that if he were ever to walk again, it would require lots of physical therapy. Another colleague of ours whose husband is a vet called to share with us that he is performing groundbreaking stem cell therapy […]
The FCI World Dog Show, which will be held at Messukeskus, Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki on 8-10 August, is going to be the biggest canine event held anywhere in the world in 2014. This international happening is being organised by the Finnish Kennel Club and it will showcase more than 21,200 dogs from 60 […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) conducts inspections of a wide variety of animal facilities, including dog kennels and breeding facilities as part of its role in enforcing the Federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The USDA has recently revised its inspections appeals process to ensure that those […]
by Debbie Gisonni I’ve been around dogs since my childhood and have always loved being in the company of our four-legged friends. When I told my husband I wanted a dog, he wasn’t too thrilled with the idea at first. I was traveling a lot for work at the time, and he knew he’d have […]
