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Black Russian Terrier in the dog show ring

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Black Russian Terriers: Judging Size, Proportion, & Substance

Read on to learn how the Black Russian Terrier breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring. Judging size, proportion, and substance.

Black Russian Terrier Club of America·January 16, 2023·6 min read

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Irish setter in the woods

Irish Setter Club of America

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History and Standard of the Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is an active bird dog, standing over two feet tall. With its flowing silky coat, this dog turns heads wherever it goes.

January 15, 20235 min read

cairn terrier dog

Cairn Terrier Club of America

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Tips for Judging the Cairn Terrier

Read on to learn how the Cairn Terrier breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring based on the Cairn’s original purpose.

January 15, 20239 min read

Two Scottish Terrier dogs lying on the grass

Kathleen Ferris

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The Scottish Terrier Front

The front of the Scottish Terrier is important to understand and appreciate correctly. The breed is a short-legged dog with a deep chest.

January 15, 20233 min read

Competitive Sledding Samoyeds. Picture taken from the article “Working Samoyed Program”

Showsight Staff

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Judging the Samoyed From a Breeder’s Perspective

Breeder’s perspective on how the Samoyed breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring based on the Samoyed’s original purpose.

January 13, 202313 min read

basset hound standing below the tree

Sylvie McGee, Basset Hound Club of America

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Judging the Basset: The Field-Ring Connection

Read on to learn how the Basset Hound breed is judged in the AKC conformation show ring based on the Basset’s original purpose.

January 11, 20238 min read

Great Dane standing in front of trees

Dale Suzanne Tarbox

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Judging the Great Dane: Mighty Apollo of Dogs

The Great Dane is a large dog breed originating in Germany. See more: Great Dane breed judging, characteristics, and traits.

January 10, 20236 min read

akita head photo

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The Dignified Akita

If it were necessary to describe the Akita in one word, dignity would suffice for it is this concept that the breed embodies.

January 9, 20236 min read

Man handling a dog at a conformation dog show

Showsight Staff

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Managing Space in the Ring

Conformation handling requires awareness and management of ring space. This includes tent poles, table, footing, and other dogs and handlers.

January 9, 20238 min read

Judging Afghan Hounds in Franklin Tennessee

Harry Bennett, Afghan Hound Club Of America Judges Education Coordinator

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Judging the Afghan Hound

Harry Bennett, Afghan Hound Club of America Judges Education Coordinator, shares his insights on judging the Afghan Hound dog breed.

January 8, 20237 min read

Painting of A medium-sized gray dog, with fine aristocratic features, he should present a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance.

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Understanding the Weimaraner Breed Standard

Dive deep into the Weimaraner Breed Standard with insights, photos, and illustrations from members of the Weimaraner Club of America.

January 7, 20238 min read

scottish terrier black coat

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Scottish Terriers – Judge the Coat, Not the Colors

The hard and weather-resistant texture of the Scottish Terrier coat is essential for its original purpose. Reward the coat, not the color.

January 7, 20239 min read

German Wirehaired Pointer head photo

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Understanding the German Wirehaired Pointer Coat

It’s important to note that the (GWP) German Wirehaired Pointer coat is this breed definition. Read more about the all important coat.

January 5, 20235 min read

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