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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.

Shelley Hennessy·May 31, 2021·8 min read

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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.

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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

Judging The Maltese

Jacqueline Stacy

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Judging The Maltese

The biggest burden for judging the Maltese correctly lies with the breeders who are in charge of the direction of their breed. For we can only judge what you bring to us.

May 11, 20213 min read

Cairn Terrier Breed Standard | General Foxy Expression

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Cairn Terrier Breed Standard | General Foxy Expression

The US Cairn Terrier breed standard of 1938 refers to a “general foxy expression” in a hardy and game Terrier, but it gives no other

May 10, 20217 min read

image from the Italian Greyhound Standard

Lillian S. Barber

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The Basics Of Judging | The Italian Greyhound Standard

I decided to go through the Italian Greyhound standard and make a comment or two about each point, especially the sections that seem a little unclear to some. Here is the result:

May 9, 20217 min read

BJ Parsons and Jill Warren

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English Setter Standard | Traits of a Moderate Setter

English Setter is often described as moderate. In fact, our English Setter standard specifically states, “Extremes of anything distort type.”

May 7, 20218 min read

Karolynne McAteer - Red Barn Irish Setters

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The Irish Setter Standard: An Active, Aristocratic Bird Dog!

Explore the Irish Setter Standard – an active, aristocratic bird dog breed with a rich history. Learn more about their unique characteristics.

May 1, 20215 min read

Pomeranian | Start in Whelping Box & Not In The Show Ring

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Pomeranian | Start in Whelping Box & Not In The Show Ring

My name is Sharon Masnick and I have owned a Pomeranian since I was 18. I began to be interested in the entire Toy Group when, for 17 years

May 1, 202114 min read

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Hair of the Dog: Herding Group Coat Requirements

Herding Group Coat Requirements: Listed below are the breeds in the Herding Group whose standards contain very specific coat requirements.

May 1, 20217 min read

Irish Red and White Setter in the field

IRWSAA Judges Education Committee

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Judging the Irish Red and White Setter Breed

Learn how the Irish Red and White Setter breed is judged in the Conformation ring and how it differs from its cousin, the Irish Setter.

April 26, 20213 min read

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Do Purebred Dogs Have an Image Problem?

Do Purebred Dogs Have an Image Problem? Although the American Kennel Club has often been criticized for its response to shrinking

April 18, 20215 min read

Jon Titus Steele

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Borzoi Breed Type | Sorting Out 3 Elements

Borzoi Breed Type | Sorting Out 3 Elements | All breeds have specific breed elements. To quote Richard G. Beauchamp from his book,

April 13, 20215 min read

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