By Shannon Rodgers Daspit Our breed is noted to be “Unusually docile, sensitive, fun-loving, independent and intelligent, with a great affinity for human companionship” and has unique individual personalities as so many of our canine companions do. They range from the serious stalwart to the downright goofball in attitude, and we often see a range […]
As in any breed valued more for its work than cosmetic features, Chesapeakes are not an easy breed to judge. There are acceptable variations of style, which is very typical of a breed that is bred primarily for working traits.
New York, NY — Dr. Joseph H. Kinnarney has been named the first American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) liaison to the American Kennel Club® (AKC®), a position newly created to foster shared objectives between the two organizations. As AVMA liaison, Dr. Kinnarney will work with AKC liaison Mari-Beth O’Neill to ensure access to world-class health information for owners, breeders, and scientists, to educate new dog owners on […]
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The Canine Chronicle would like to express our sincere condolences to Rindi Gaudet and Melanie Steele on the loss of their beloved Greyhound, GCh. GrandCru Clos Erasmus. Era was Rindi’s constant companion and was known to the dog fancy as her “Big Pet”. She will be terribly missed. The Rainbow Bridge By the edge of […]
NEW YORK, NY (January 8, 2014) – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 14th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be held in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The 2014 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also include […]
NEW YORK – The most exciting group of paintings of Pointers in recent memory lead Bonhams 31st annual sale dedicated to dogs in art, set for February 12. Most significant is John Martin Tracy’s Haunt of the Woodcock: Sensation and Bang Bang (est. $100,000-150,000). Painted circa 1886, the canvas depicts two of the most important […]
New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) recently recognized 12 breeding programs for their dedication and success in breeding purpose-bred dogs by awarding the inaugural AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Awards. The Award is given to those breeders who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a […]
By Amy Fernandez Consumers cannot be faulted for believing that major safety reforms followed the nationwide pet food recall in 2007. The source was eventually traced to wheat gluten imported from China that had been adulterated with melamine to boost its protein content. By then, the deadly contaminant had found its way into over 150 […]
By Nikki Riggsbee What features make a good Miniature Pinscher? The character of the dog seems important, for the dog appears to do it all himself, performing at the end of a string that the handler holds. With a smooth coat, there is no hair to cover flaws or to be a significant feature of […]
