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Conformation Dog Shows Have Changed

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Conformation Dog Shows Have Changed

Dog shows have changed, indeed, but so has almost everything. What are the changes, what caused them, and how have they shaped the sport?

Dr. Gerry Meisels·September 17, 2022·4 min read

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Dog Show Owner Handlers | It’s About the Decision—Aim High!

How one shows up as a Dog Show Owner Handler is a choice based on career, home, family, lifestyle, or another basis.

September 15, 20227 min read

Gordon Setter Dog Breed Judging - Sporting Group

Gary L. Andersen

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Judging the Gordon Setter

Complete overview of characteristics to look for when judging the Gordon Setter dog breed. By Gary L. Andersen, AKC Judge and JEC at GSCA.

September 11, 20228 min read

Robette Johns head photo

All About Judging

The Collie – A Breeder-Judge’s Perspective

Breeder-Judge perspective on judging the Collie dog breed. Find out what to look for when trying to find the best of the best Collie dogs.

September 7, 20229 min read

Collie Judge and exhibitor with Collie dog

All About Judging

The Collie – A Breeder’s Perspective

Find out how do we as breeders define what makes a good Collie judge? What should you focus on when invited to judge our breed?

September 7, 20226 min read

San Joaqin Kennel Club Dog Show

San Joaquin Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show | Lodi, CA

Ringside photos and dog show candids from San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show which was held on Friday, 08/12/22 – Sunday, 08/14/22, at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, in Lodi, California.

August 24, 20223 min read

Tibetan spaniel sitting on a chair

Linda C. Foiles, JEC Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc.

All About Judging

Tibetan Spaniel Presentation: Who’s at Fault?

Read about the correct presentation of Tibetan Spaniels in the dog show ring, with examples from the AKC’s official breed standard.

August 23, 20225 min read

Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club Dog Show

Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

Burlington Wisconsin KC Dog Show | Photos & Info

Ringside photos and candids from this year’s Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club Dog Show which was held on 8/1 – 8/2, 2022 in Elkhorn, WI.

August 13, 20223 min read

Darice Ragan & Ken Jones

All About Judging

AKC and UKC Rat Terrier Breed Standards

In-depth comparison of AKC and UKC Rat Terrier Breed Standards. Between AKC and UKC, there are differences and similarities in the standard.

August 9, 202211 min read

Hayes Blake Hoyt Poodle - Type, Soundness, Style and Quality

Hayes Blake Hoyt

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Poodle – Type, Soundness, Style and Quality

Hayes Blake Hoyt wrote this outstanding piece in 1964, and though it discusses the type, soundness, style, and quality of the Poodle, its principles apply to all show dogs.

August 6, 202221 min read

Sloughi head photo

All About Judging

Sloughi | The “Arabian Greyhound”

The Sloughi or Arabian Greyhound, is an ancient sighthound dog breed originating in North Africa, developed to hunt a wide variety of game.

August 4, 20229 min read

Cane Corso dog standing on grass photo

Cane Corso Association of America

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Cane Corso – Muzzle, Forehead, Eyes, Proportion, Movement & Size

Lack of consistency continues to be a major problem in the Cane Corso. Breed Education department of the CCAA points that may help judges.

August 1, 20227 min read

Basenjis outdoors together

Marianne Klinkowski

All About Judging

Basenji Colors and Markings – From Standard to Rare Coats

Learn how the colors originated and changed through time, and see what are considered rare and what standard Basenji colors and markings.

August 1, 20227 min read

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