Dog Shows and Judging in the 2nd Quarter of the 21st Century: What Will 2050 Look Like?
As performance titles rise and conformation declines, the future of breed preservation – and the sport – hangs in the balance.
September 21, 2025
As performance titles rise and conformation declines, the future of breed preservation – and the sport – hangs in the balance.
Ringside photos from the Cranberry Cluster of dog shows, which was held on September 12 – 14, 2025, in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Reflections from Lee Whittier on judging the 2025 TTCA National Specialty – insights on breed type, structure, and the Standard.
Judges Charles Olvis & Elizabeth Muthard share 50+ years of experience, insights, and advice from a life in the dog show world.
Ringside photos from the Hickories Circuit Dog Show, which was held on August 14 – 17, 2025, in Whitney Point, New York.
ACA celebrates 60 years with a dazzling National Specialty weekend of shows, trophies, and Affens in San Antonio, Texas.
Honoring Jacqueline “Jackie” Stacy—Affenpinscher icon, respected judge, and mentor whose legacy shaped the breed and inspired generations.
Exploring how evolving language shapes perceptions of dog breeders, purebreds, and the sport – past, present, and future.