by Lisa Dubé Forman The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the regulatory agency controlling the commerce of animals. In the upcoming weeks, November and December 2013, the agency will host webinars on the new Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to discuss Retail Pet Store rules and regulations which affects AKC breeders as well. The […]
By Peter Baynes In a recent article, I came up with a name for a breed in a comic portrayal of that breed’s followers. Compared to the naming of other strange new breeds, Bulgarian Stitch Hound seemed quite normal. I hope some naïve readers didn’t search the Internet for puppies. A regular reader of my […]
By Chris Robinson It happens every year. In late September and early October, as birds with migration to warmer climates on their minds gather in flocks that are increasingly restless, hunters and their dogs experience a similar sort of primordial stirring. For those of us who hunt and live in the northern tier states, the […]
by Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones “A breeder can be at cross-purposes unless he or she is very careful” As a result of attending a number, six to be exact, of Sporting breed National Specialties in recent weeks, this writer has again had occasion to ponder upon the question of how far certain entities can be taken […]
There will be a bake sale with proceeds to benefit Take The Lead held at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs, January 4 – 5, 2014 in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club. Support Take The Lead and enjoy some delicious baked goods! Bring your own home baked goodies, or buy home baked/quality professionally […]
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones On occasion, usually as a result of some strong sentiment or other being expressed, reader reactions are summarily received, more often than not in the form of e-mails, other times verbally, in person. Oftentimes these missives and communications come as no surprise and are, fortunately, almost always affirmative and supportive, hence […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is hosting a charity cocktail party, which will be held the weekend prior to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The cocktail party will be held at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel. You’re invited to attend this evening of celebration hosted […]
I’m probably not the only dog person watching Seaworld’s spiraling PR disaster and thinking “been there, done that.”
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and happy, healthy New Year!
The results: In 2012, HSUS spent a total of $120 million, but only 1 percent of that went to supporting local sheltering organizations nationwide.
