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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.

Cameron Riegel·April 5, 2023·2 min read

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David L. Anthony

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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

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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

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen moving in a dog show ring

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Rustic French Hound – Casual and Tousled

Discover the controversy around grooming the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed with insights from the JEC of the PBGV Club of America.

March 28, 20236 min read

Three dogs on a grey background, two spitz dogs with a white westie in the middle

Dr. Gerry G. Meisels - White Oaks Westies

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Westies – What Sets the Breed Apart?

See what sets West Highland White Terriers (Westies) apart from other breeds in terms of balance, coat, head, personality, and more!

March 27, 20234 min read

West Highland White Terrier gaiting side photo

Anne Sanders, Linda Servin and Lisa Pacheco

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West Highland White Terrier – Purpose of a Breed Standard

West Highland White Terrier – Purpose of a Breed Standard Breeding, showing, and judging dogs is a game of sorts. To play any game well, participants must know the rules and understand the concepts. For instance, in the game of Bridge, if you are not dealt a good hand, you will not win a grand […]

March 26, 20237 min read

Chinese Shar-pei breed judging in the dog show ring

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Points to Consider When Judging the Chinese Shar-pei

Ann Cookson points out some peculiarities of the Chinese Shar-pei that may affect how the breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring.

March 4, 20235 min read

Pembroke Welsh Corgi judging

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Current Judging Concerns in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Read about the current judging concerns in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed: size, eye shape and color, coat color, bone shape, and feet.

February 25, 20234 min read

A litter of six Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies

Betsey Orman, PWCCA JEC Chair & Anne H Bowes, JEC

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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi – “Big Dog, Small Package”

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small, sturdy, athletic, and energetic herding dog that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Read more.

February 20, 202311 min read

Fawn Berger Picard head photo

Jacqueline Carswell

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Judging the Berger Picard

Read on to learn how the Berger Picard breed is judged in the conformation show ring with excerpts from AKC and FCI Breed Standards.

February 19, 20237 min read

Komondor head photo

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Komondor Coats: Puppy to Maturity

Adult Komondors, well groomed, have amazing corded coats. The mature adult coat might weigh 10 pounds dry and 25 pounds wet. Read more.

February 19, 20235 min read

Shih tzu Judging

Kristi Trivilino

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The Responsibility of Judging Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a lively Toy dog with long flowing double coat. Read on to see what a correct Shih Tzu should look like to a seasoned judge.

February 2, 20238 min read

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Judging the Swedish Vallhund

Featured photo courtesy by the American Kennel Club. Judging the Swedish Vallhund General Appearance Small, powerful, fearless, sturdily built Spitz herding dog Height to length of body is 2:3 Wedge-shaped head, prick ears Close-fitting, hard double coat with characteristic “harness” markings Tail may be natural (long, stub, or bob) or docked Balance, outline, temperament, […]

January 30, 20236 min read

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