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Is it time for Change in the Dog Show World

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Is it time for Change in the Dog Show World?

Is it time for change in the Dog show world? Over the past few years, a great deal of change has taken place in the dog show world.

Walter J. Sommerfelt·June 13, 2021·6 min read

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Sheryl Irwin

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Judging the Toy Fox Terrier Dog

The Toy Fox Terrier is an American breed that was developed by dog fanciers in the 1930s. It is said that this was achieved by crossing.

June 12, 20215 min read

Let’s talk about type in the breed | German Shepherd Dog & Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Stephanie Hedgepath

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Let’s Talk About Type in Two Breeds

Let’s talk about type in the breed: Why is side gait important characteristic of breed type? It is important for the structure of the dog.

June 12, 202118 min read

Judging The Welsh Springer Spaniel

Meghen Riese-Bassel

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Judging The Welsh Springer Spaniel

Judging the Welsh Springer Spaniel and any breed for that matter in my experience requires you to get to know the breed by speaking with longtime breeders.

June 10, 202111 min read

Golden Retriever Dogs in a field

Cindy L. Partridge,

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The Many Shades of Golden Retrievers

When it comes to judging, Golden Retriever color should NOT be a preference. Our standard states: “Rich, lustrous golden of various shades.”

June 10, 20214 min read

Golden Retriever

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Golden Retriever | Clumsy or Agile

I have been showing and training Golden Retriever breed since 1976, and even though I probably didn’t start out reading the standard

June 7, 20216 min read

Kathryn Cowsert

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The Outline of the Curly-Coated Retriever

The Curly-Coated Retriever has a unique profile that distinguishes it from other breeds. The characteristic silhouette of an erect, upstanding, athletic-appearing Curly-Coated Retriever is achieved through the body shape, proportion, and substance, coupled with the head and tail, that create a distinctive outline.

June 6, 20215 min read

Labrador Retriever Dog With Bird In Jaw

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.

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Labrador Retriever | Interview with Margaret S. Wilson

Can you comment on the joys and challenges of breeding and exhibiting a Labrador Retriever and share some comments with us.

June 4, 20216 min read

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws?

American Chesapeake Club

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Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws?

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: DQ for Dewclaws? The current situation in countries that have laws forbidding the removal of dewclaws (front and rear).

June 1, 20214 min read

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The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

I have written about the Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed before and have referred to it as the “un-generic” retriever. I will again.

May 31, 20217 min read

Chinese Crested Dog Breed Judging Dog Shows

Shelley Hennessy

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Judging The Chinese Crested Breed

When judging the Chinese Crested breed, judges should remember that both varieties are judged by the identical standard except for some differences.

May 31, 20218 min read

Anatolian Shepherd with owner

Laura Edstrom Smith

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Working Guard Dog without Equal

The Essence of Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed: This is a Working Dog, first and foremost. “Shepherd” is in the dog’s name, but he is not a “herding” dog.

May 30, 20215 min read

Herding Group Judges

Showsight Staff

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Insights from Herding Group Judges

Showsight reached out to top AKC Judges for Herding Group and asked them for insights about the group overall and specific Herding Breeds.

May 26, 202185 min read

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