Skip to main content

Editorial
Breeds
Results
Rankings
Directories

Search Showsight

Subscribe

Discover unlimited access to Showsight.

Receive twelve print issues of SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE each year, delivered right to your doorstep.

Subscribe now$135.00/year

The premier publication for the purebred dog and dog sports community.

Sign up for Showsight Magazine newsletter

Your email address

Thanks — we'll be in touch.

About
Contact
Support
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Refunds
Shipping

Delta Digital House, Inc.2001 Ross Avenue, Suite NO 700-181, Dallas, TX 75201

© 2026 Showsight Magazine. All rights reserved.

Search within Dog Shows

All About Judging
Dog Show Candids
Junior Showmanship
National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS)

Editorial
/
Dog Shows
/
All About Judging

All About Judging

Rottweiler gaiting in a dog show ring

FeaturedAll About Judging

Celebrating the Rottweiler (Yes, This is for Judges!)

Discover the essence of Rottweiler Breed Standard. Gain insights into breed characteristics and judging criteria in this exclusive article.

Jeff Shaver·June 2, 2023·11 min read

The Weekly Brief

Don't miss a story.

The best of SHOWSIGHT editorials, weekly wins, and breeder commentary — delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning.

Your email address

Thanks! We'll be in touch.

Brian Patrick Duggan

All About Judging

But Isn’t Something Missing From the Saluki Standard?

Discover the intriguing history of the Saluki standard and unravel the missing elements in this captivating article. A must-read!

June 1, 20236 min read

Aussie standing on the grass

Ida Ellen Weinstock & Jane Tenor

All About Judging

Australian Terrier Head – Complete Guide

Explore the Australian Terrier head in this comprehensive guide. Learn about distinctive features, breed standards, and more.

May 31, 20236 min read

Assessment of Dog's Structure & Movement - Figure 1A. With Angulation

Stephanie Hedgepath

All About Judging

Form Follows Function: Part Four of a Series

Learn about evaluating canine conformation and purposeful movement in this comprehensive guide to understanding dog structure and movement.

May 29, 202312 min read

Lew Olson - Judges Education Chair American Rottweiler Club

All About Judging

The Importance of Examining the Rottweiler’s Bite & Dentition

Uncover the Rottweiler’s bite intricacies with an in-depth explanation, photos, and illustrations. Discover bite examination techniques.

May 24, 20235 min read

Combined image of Japanese Akitainu standing outside in the snow

Lonny Cohen & Hope Furugen

All About Judging

Japanese Akitainu – An Up-and-Coming Breed in the AKC

Explore the journey of the Japanese Akitainu in AKC, learn about their unique characteristics, breed judging, and restoration efforts.

May 18, 20237 min read

LCD video projector at business conference or lecture of dog show Judges Education Groups

Celeste M. Gonzalez

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Please Educate Me – Judges Education Groups Appreciate Prompt Replies From Parent Clubs

Explore challenges faced by Judges Education Groups in organizing breed seminars, the need for good presenters, and the impact on dog breeds.

May 15, 20236 min read

Papillon dog playing outside

All About Judging

The Papillon

Discover the charming and elegant Papillon dog breed – known for their butterfly-like ears, affectionate personality, and high intelligence.

May 2, 202312 min read

Combined photos of Ingela Gram, a Maltese breeder

Ingela Gram, Foursome Kennel

All About Judging

A Masquerading Maltese Started It All!

Discover how a chance encounter at Crufts led Ingela Gram, a Bernese Mountain Dog breeder, to become a successful Maltese breeder and judge.

May 2, 20236 min read

Juding the American Eskimo Dog

Barbara E. Beynon

All About Judging

Judging the American Eskimo Dog

Guidance for judging the American Eskimo Dog, explaining breed nuances such as Nordic type, distinctive black points, and quick learning.

April 14, 20239 min read

All About Judging

Acceptable Colors of the Affenpinscher and Docked or Natural Tail

Explore the colors and tail types of Affenpinscher dogs. From rusty blacks to orangey tans, all colors are equally acceptable.

April 5, 20232 min read

Cardigan Welsh Corgi stacked in the dog show ring, showcasing its outline, topline and underline

David L. Anthony

All About Judging

A Culmination of Flowing Lines

Learn how to identify a proper Cardigan Welsh Corgi in the ring by evaluating their flowing lines, proper topline, and distinctive silhouette.

April 2, 20235 min read

Two Tibetan Mastiff showcasing the iconic head of the breed

Richard W. Eichhorn, DRAKYI Tibetan Mastiffs

All About Judging

Heads Above the Rest!

Discover the defining head features of the Tibetan Mastiff: the broad and massive skull, almond-shaped eyes, thick mane, and square muzzle.

March 31, 20233 min read

1
22
23
24
37