Meet Doug Johnson: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Sporting Group Judge
Sporting Group Judge Doug Johnson shares insights from the 2026 Westminster Dog Show, highlighting top dogs and judging challenges.
March 25, 2026
Sporting Group Judge Doug Johnson shares insights from the 2026 Westminster Dog Show, highlighting top dogs and judging challenges.
David Fitzpatrick reflects on judging Best in Show at Westminster’s 150th, sharing insights on his selection and the event’s lasting impact.
Linda Ayers Turner Knorr reflects on her first judging assignment, sharing cherished family memories and lifelong devotion to the sport.
Crufts 2026 celebrates 135 years with new features, expanded events, and top honors for Clumber Spaniel “Bruin” and PBGV “Meghan.”
Walter Sommerfelt talks with multi-Group Judge Ann Roth about her life in dogs, judging philosophy, and supporting small local clubs.
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.