The Weekly Brief
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American Kennel Club (AKC)
Britt Jung reflects on judging at the 2025 AKC National Championship, highlighting depth of quality, mentorship, and exhibitor spirit.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Kathleen Ferris shares insights on judging at the 2025 AKC National Championship, reflecting on quality, competition, and sport’s future.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Marie Ann Falconer reflects on judging Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Spanish Water Dogs and Swedish Vallhunds at the 2025 AKC Nat Championship.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Janina Laurin reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Barbara Burns reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Working Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship, highlighting dogs and breeders.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Richard Reynolds reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Hound Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship and the breeders behind it.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Thomas Coen reflects on judging Bred-By-Exhibitor Best in Show at the 2025 AKC National Championship and today’s breeders.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Michael Canalizo on judging the Miscellaneous Classes at the 2025 AKC National Championship and the future of emerging breeds.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Carl Gene Liepmann on judging the Herding Group at the 2025 AKC Championship, with insight on dogs and his winner.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Fred Bassett, 2025 AKC National Championship Non-Sporting Group Judge, shares insights on judging, top dogs, and his Group winner.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart, 2025 AKC National Championship Terrier Group Judge, shares insights on judging at the prestigious show.


American Kennel Club (AKC)
Grace Fritz shares her perspective on judging the Working Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship and the quality in the ring.