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Judging the Toy Breeds

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Judging the Toy Breeds

Just like a child in a toy store searching for the perfect toy, judges when judging the Toy breeds are also searching for the perfect Toy!

Shelley Hennessy·January 14, 2022·5 min read

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Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks

Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks: What is the first thing a judge does once a class is in the ring and checked in?

January 14, 20227 min read

Vizsla Disqualifications

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Vizsla Disqualifications

Vizsla Disqualifications are contained in four general areas: size, nose color, coat length, and white.The breed has height preferences for

January 12, 20225 min read

Thoughts on the Basset Hound | Today and Yesterday

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Thoughts on the Basset Hound | Today and Yesterday

I have been honored to judge the Basset Hound Club of America nationals several times, and have been made a Basset Hound Club of America life

December 29, 20217 min read

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To the Vizsla: A Robust But Lightly Built Gun Dog

Understanding the Vizsla General Appearance | For many Breed Standards, there is a General Appearance description of the breed in the written standard

December 28, 20216 min read

Jason Hoke, President, Great Dane Club of America

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Judging The Merle Great Dane

Effective January 1, 2019, the Merle Great Dane will be permitted to be exhibited in the conformation ring. The Merle has always been an

December 2, 20214 min read

Danielle Sand | Ivy League Ridgebacks

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The Ridge: Demystifying the Ridgeback Judging Assignment

Demystifying Ridgeback Judging Assignment – The Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Standard is one of the few remaining standards that utilizes a

November 30, 20212 min read

Judging the Weimaraner

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Type Makes The Weimaraner Unique From All Other Dog Breeds

In judging the Weimaraner, we must remember to seek type, as type is what distinguishes this breed from all others.

November 21, 20215 min read

Nancy Winton, Dry River Kennels

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What is the correct Coonhound Structure?

Now that coonhounds are in AKC conformation shows, it is becoming increasingly important that we focus on the correct coonhound structure

October 24, 20216 min read

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Judging The Black And Tan Coonhound

Judging The Black And Tan Coonhound – “The Black and Tan Coonhound is first and fundamentally a working dog; a trail and tree hound, capable of withstanding the rigors of winter, the heat of summer, and the difficult terrain over which he is called upon to work.” Thus spoken by the founders of our breed […]

October 23, 20216 min read

Schipperke dog with no tail, on white background

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Schipperke: The Tale of the Tail

Explore the history and unique characteristics of the Schipperke’s iconic tail in this informative overview from Jo Patrick.

October 21, 20217 min read

Montgomery Kennel Club

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The Terrier Judges

Montgomery Best in Show Judge Through History | The Montgomery County Kennel Club dog show is widely considered to be one of the finest

October 11, 2021167 min read

Newfoundland Club of America

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Judging The Newfoundland It Is All About The Balance

Judging The Newfoundland It Is All About The Balance | The Newfoundland is a swimmer, a hauler, and a gentle companion. The Breed Standard is built around these traits.

September 18, 202110 min read

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