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Understanding the Scottish Deerhound Standard

The Scottish Deerhound, often known as the Deerhound, is a large sighthound breed that was originally developed for coursing red deer.

Barbara Heidenreich·September 24, 2022·13 min read

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Lilian Barber

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Judging the Italian Greyhound

The exquisite Italian Greyhound is a smaller version of the Greyhound and makes a watchful, playful, and devoted toy companion dog.

September 24, 20228 min read

What makes a Pug | Round Head, Square Body, Curly Tail

Patt Kolesar Stoltz, JEC PDCA | Tupelo Pugs

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What Makes a Pug? Round Head, Square Body, Curly Tail

Pugs are short, thickset, and square. These three words sum up the shape a Pug is expected to be. “Round head, square body, curly tail.”

September 24, 20229 min read

Afghan Hound Movement in the dog show ring, dog handler is walking with afghan hound

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Understanding Afghan Hound Movement

Athletic, aristocratic, and indelibly unique, the proper movement of the Afghan Hound can be one of its most misunderstood characteristics.

September 23, 20228 min read

Correct Collie Expression

Barbara Schwartz

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The Loss of Correct Collie Expression

One of the first qualities that a good Collie judge studies is the expression of the dogs being shown. It should be the ultimate factor.

September 20, 20228 min read

Conformation Dog Shows Have Changed

Dr. Gerry Meisels

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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?

September 17, 20224 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

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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

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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

Tibetan spaniel sitting on a chair

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

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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

Darice Ragan & Ken Jones

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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

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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

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