Posterior Judgement
Fanciers and Judges make a great to-do over the dog’s hindquarters but can they really recognize a sound, strong pelvic girdle and pelvic limb construction?
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The Queen of Pet Trusts
Lately, we hear plenty about supersize trust funds for pets. We know all about Leona Helmsley and her Maltese, Trouble, Muriel Siebert and her Chihuahua, Monster Girl. Occasionally, a little ink gets spilled on behalf of other notably generous pet lovers like Doris Duke. But we rarely hear about the undisputed queen of dazzling pet bequests.
We Are The 1%
I asked him if there was any way we could have known what to look for should it happen again and he said, “Pilar, it’s a situation that affects 1% of all puppies born. It’s so rare. You didn’t do anything wrong.” I sarcastically chirped, “Whoo-hoo! We are the 1%,” before I rolled my eyes.
Remembering Connie Clapp
It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of Connie Clapp, of Flint, Michigan. Connie was an AKC judge of all Toy and Non-Sporting breeds, as well as Best in Show. The Canine Chronicle would like to express sincere condolences to Connie’s friends and family. She will be greatly missed.
What Does A Wagging Tail Really Mean?
A study published October 31 in Current Biology revealed new discoveries about tail wagging. Researchers observed dogs as they watched videos of tail wagging.
AKC Canine Health Foundation’s Canines & Cocktails Celebrates our Canine Companions and Scientific Breakthroughs in both Canine and Human Health
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) will hold its annual fundraising event, Canines & Cocktails on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.
OFA Board of Directors Commits $75,000 In New Canine Health Research Grant Funding
At its Annual Meeting the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Board of Directors approved $75,000 in new canine health research grant sponsorships.
Information About Canine Circovirus
In spite of the recent and tragic deaths of dogs in Michigan, initial research shows that nearly 70% of dogs showing clinical signs of illness and found positive for circovirus were also infected with other viruses or bacteria known to cause disease.
Remembering Cecil Creech, CeBar Greyhounds
A great loss to the fancy this week was Cecil Knight Creech, 85, husband of Eleanor Tinkham Creech, of CeBar Greyhounds, Annapolis, Maryland.
AKC Judging Task Force Proposal Seeks Feedback From The Fancy
The AKC Judging Task Force (JTF) has published a draft proposal that is being considered and discussed by the AKC Board of Directors.
