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.
Examining relational aggression in dog shows and how silent bullying undermines sportsmanship, mentorship, and the future of the sport.
Tatum Bartlett celebrates her 2025 AKC National Championship Best Junior Handler win and the journey behind the moment.
Patricia Anne Keenan shares her experience judging the 2025 AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Finals.
A new year on the dog show circuit brings fresh campaigns, scenic travels, Southern hospitality, and renewed enthusiasm for the sport.
Alexis Chism and her GWP, ‘Greta,’ celebrate their 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Best in Show win and the journey behind it.
Danelle Brown reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Non-Sporting and Herding Groups at the 2025 AKC National Championship.