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The Many Shades of Golden Retrievers

When it comes to judging, Golden Retriever color should NOT be a preference. Our standard states: “Rich, lustrous golden of various shades.”

Cindy L. Partridge,·June 10, 2021·4 min read

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Helen Dorrance

All About Judging

Golden Retriever | Clumsy or Agile

I have been showing and training Golden Retriever breed since 1976, and even though I probably didn’t start out reading the standard

June 7, 20216 min read

Key City Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

Key City Kennel Club | St. Peter, MN

Enjoy these candid’s from this year’s Key City Kennel Club show which was held May 29-30 in St. Peter, MN. We want to thank all participants for all they do on behalf of purebred dogs:

June 6, 20212 min read

Kathryn Cowsert

All About Judging

The Outline of the Curly-Coated Retriever

The Curly-Coated Retriever has a unique profile that distinguishes it from other breeds. The characteristic silhouette of an erect, upstanding, athletic-appearing Curly-Coated Retriever is achieved through the body shape, proportion, and substance, coupled with the head and tail, that create a distinctive outline.

June 6, 20215 min read

Labrador Retriever Dog With Bird In Jaw

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.

All About Judging

Labrador Retriever | Interview with Margaret S. Wilson

Can you comment on the joys and challenges of breeding and exhibiting a Labrador Retriever and share some comments with us.

June 4, 20216 min read

Abilene Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

Pee Wee Special Attraction | Abilene, TX

Ringside photos and dog show candids from the Abilene Kennel Club, Inc. in Taylor County Expo Center Coliseum, May 21-May 23, 2021

June 2, 20213 min read

Union County Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

Jersey Shore Cluster | Freehold, NJ

Enjoy these candid’s from this year’s Jersey Shore Cluster show which was held May 27-31 in Freehold, NJ. We want to thank all participants for all they do on behalf of purebred dogs:

June 2, 20212 min read

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws?

American Chesapeake Club

All About Judging

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws?

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws? The current situation in countries that have laws forbidding the removal of dewclaws (front and rear).

June 1, 20214 min read

All About Judging

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

I have written about the Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed before and have referred to it as the “un-generic” retriever. I will again.

May 31, 20217 min read

Chinese Crested Dog Breed Judging Dog Shows

Shelley Hennessy

All About Judging

Judging The Chinese Crested Breed

When judging the Chinese Crested breed, judges should remember that both varieties are judged by the identical standard except for some differences.

May 31, 20218 min read

Anatolian Shepherd with owner

Laura Edstrom Smith

All About Judging

Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Working Guard Dog without Equal

The Essence of Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed: This is a Working Dog, first and foremost. “Shepherd” is in the dog’s name, but he is not a “herding” dog.

May 30, 20215 min read

Herding Group Judges

Showsight Staff

All About Judging

Insights from Herding Group Judges

Showsight reached out to top AKC Judges for Herding Group and asked them for insights about the group overall and specific Herding Breeds.

May 26, 202185 min read

Ravenna Kennel Club

Dog Show Candids

Ravenna Kennel Club | Tallmadge, OH

Ringside Candids from Ravenna Kennel Club. Tallmadge, Ohio Saturday 05/15/21 and Sunday 05/16/21

May 26, 20212 min read

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