Off the Beaten Track in the FCI: A Dog Show Travel Journal from the Balkans
A travel journal from the Balkans explores FCI dog shows in Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia, and the passion sustaining purebred dogs.
February 25, 2026
A travel journal from the Balkans explores FCI dog shows in Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia, and the passion sustaining purebred dogs.
Marlen Groves examines challenges in the dog show world, including declining entries, rising costs, judging concerns, and club leadership.
Dédé Wilson celebrates the joy of dogs in Conformation and Performance, exploring why so many thrive in the ring and beyond.
Doug Johnson reflects on integrity in the ring, urging clean hands, independent judging, and merit-based decisions for a breed’s future.
An honest examination of fairness in Conformation, from judging and NOHS to Breed Standards, bias, and the realities of today’s ring.
Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, topping 2,500 dogs at Madison Square Garden.
Night one of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowns the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Group winners at MSG.
A thoughtful look at dog show rankings, exploring what they mean, why they matter, and how they shape competition, pride, and perspective.