Every issue of ShowSight Magazine contains articles on judging the various breeds within all seven AKC Groups plus Miscellaneous breeds and Foundation Stock Service (FSS) Breeds. We are fortunate to work alongside parent clubs and judges to create a better awareness of each breed and how it should be viewed in the dog show Conformation ring.
The purpose of conformation shows (also known as dog shows) is to evaluate breeding stock. Judges select winners based on their ability to contribute and improve the next generation of dogs.
Judging Cavalier King Charles Spaniel well is a bit like catching a genie in a bottle. Just when you think you’ve “got it right,” up jumps some new aspect of the breed to remind you that you really didn’t quite ...
Cavalier Movement. Is it something special? Is it something unique?—By no means! The Cavalier ...
The Airedale Terrier Expression - It is in the details that breed type is ...
I have been honored to judge the Basset Hound Club of America nationals several ...
Understanding the Vizsla General Appearance | For many Breed Standards, there is a General ...
Effective January 1, 2019, the Merle Great Dane will be permitted to be exhibited ...
Demystifying Ridgeback Judging Assignment - The Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Standard is one of the ...
In judging the Weimaraner, we must remember to seek type, as type is what ...
When judging Redbone Coonhounds, I look for the overall dog. I start at the ...
Now that coonhounds are in AKC conformation shows, it is becoming increasingly important that ...
Judging The Black And Tan Coonhound – “The Black and Tan Coon- hound is ...
