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Judge Priorities, Not Point Scales

The AKC Bulldog breed standard was penned by the Bulldog Club of America (BCA) in 1890 and has survived with only two changes.

Anne Hier JD MFA·August 27, 2021·8 min read

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Jeff Shaver & Jill Kessler-Miller

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The Rottweiler Gestalt

Rottweiler type is in the details—dark pigment, full dentition, powerful yet efficient movement, and a noble, no-nonsense presence.

August 15, 20217 min read

Judging Rottweilers | Breed Type & Movement

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Judging Rottweilers | Breed Type & Movement

Judging Rottweilers | Breed Type & Movement : I am often asked if I value breed type or movement when My answer is—both. The two important

August 14, 20214 min read

West Highland White Terrier Judging Guide

Dr. Gerry G. Meisels

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How to Evaluate a West Highland White Terrier

West Highland White Terrier Judging Guide: Conformation judges hold the long-term future of the breeds they judge in their hands.

August 12, 20219 min read

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Group Judges

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Group Judges Share Thoughts on 2021 Westminster Kennel Club

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an all-breed conformation show that was in 2021 hosted in Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York.

July 30, 202125 min read

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Profiles in Curls | Barbet Proportion and Presentation

The body of a Barbet must be both substantial and athletic, exhibiting no exaggeration. The unique silhouette of this medium-sized breed

July 15, 20214 min read

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Field Spaniel Colors, Patterns, and Markings

Color, pattern, and markings are the first things you notice when you meet a Field Spaniel, but they should be the last things considered

July 9, 20215 min read

Breed Education Committee of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America

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Balance and Moderation in the English Cocker Spaniel

Balance and Moderation in the Breed – English Cocker Spaniel is a big dog in a small package, strong for his size, very active in the field.

July 4, 20216 min read

Why does Sussex Spaniel look so sad ?

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Why do Sussex Spaniels Look So Sad?

Why do Sussex Spaniels Look So Sad? – The AKC Breed Standard states: “The Sussex Spaniel has a somber and serious appearance, and its”

July 1, 20212 min read

How is Welsh Springer Spaniel Judged

Meghen Riese-Bassel

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How a Breeder Judge Evaluates Welsh Springer Spaniels

How a Breeder Judge Evaluates Welsh Springer Spaniels : In my experience, the best way to become truly familiar with is to speak with longtime

July 1, 202111 min read

The Golden Liver Color of the Sussex Spaniel

John Robert Lewis, Jr

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Judging Unique Rich Golden Liver Color of the Sussex Spaniel

“The rich golden liver color of the Sussex Spaniel is unique to the breed.” In theory, this is an incorrect statement as the Field Spaniel…

June 29, 20216 min read

Showsight Staff

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Insights from the Sighthound Community

The Sighthound Breed Survey by Showsight Magazine with over 10 interviews with information about influential Sighthounds from the past.

June 23, 202146 min read

Affenpinscher Dog

Jacqueline Stacy

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Preserving Affenpinscher Breed Type

Preserving Affenpinscher Breed Type – Time? Yes, it’s time to step back and take a good, long, hard look at the Affenpinschers.

June 17, 20216 min read

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