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Elizabeth (Beth) Sweigart, the 2023 WKC Dog Show BIS Judge, is pictured holding an acolade in the show ring.

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Interview with Elizabeth (Beth) Sweigart – 2023 WKC Dog Show BIS Judge

Interview with Elizabeth Sweigart, the 2023 WKC Dog Show BIS Judge. Read about her experience with the amazing dogs exhibited at the show.

Showsight Magazine·June 16, 2023·3 min read

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Golden Retriever dog in purple lavender field

Celeste M. Gonzalez

Meet the Judges

‘S/He Loves My Dog!’ – Really? I Only Judged the Dog for 2-1/2 Minutes

How often have you heard your friends say “S/He loves my dog!” in reference to a win (or wins) your dog received from a particular judge?

February 3, 20235 min read

Carl Liepmann with Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show GCHS CH Flessner's Toot My Own Horn, a Bloodhound known as “Trumpet,”

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Carl Liepmann – 2022 AKC National Championship Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Judge

Interview with Carl Liepmann, AKC Judge for the 2022 AKC National Championship Best Bred-by-Exhibitor. Read more.

January 30, 20233 min read

Eugene Blake head photo

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Eugene Blake – 2022 AKC National Championship BBE Non-Sporting Group Judge

Interview with Eugene Blake, the 2022 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Non-Sporting Group Judge.

January 30, 20233 min read

Danelle Brown with the 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Herding Group winner

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Danelle Brown – 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Herding Group Judge

Interview with Danelle Brown, the 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Herding Group Judge. She discusses topics on judging the AKC show.

January 30, 20234 min read

Carl Liepmann with AKC/Royal Canin National All Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes winner Earl, an English Springer Spaniel - Best in Stakes.

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview with Carl Liepmann – 2022 AKC National Championship All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes Judge

Interview with Carl Liepmann, the 2022 AKC/Royal Canin National Championship All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes Judge.

January 29, 20232 min read

Linda Clark with a lineup of Junior Showmanship Finals Winners: 1st Place - Noah Milam, CH Bydesign's Puerto Vallarta Dream (Harrier) 2nd Place - Taylor Johnson, GCHB CH Bugaboo's Let It Be (Old English Sheepdog) 3rd Place - Parker Lourier, GCHG CH Solivi

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Linda Clark – 2022 AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Finals Judge

Interview with Linda Clark, the 2022 AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Finals Judge. She discusses topics on judging the AKC show.

January 29, 20233 min read

Tibetan spaniel dog being examined on a table

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Kathi Brown – 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group Judge

Interview with Kathi Brown, the 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group Judge. She discusses topics on judging the AKC show.

January 27, 20234 min read

Dominic Palleschi Carota

Dominic Palleschi Carota

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Insights from Dominic Palleschi Carota – 2022 AKC NOHS Finals Best in Show Judge

Insights from Dominic Palleschi Carota, the 2022 AKC NOHS Finals Best in Show Judge. He discusses various topics on judging the show.

January 26, 20232 min read

NOHS Best in Show winner: GCHS CH Bramblebush Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, an Irish Setter known as “Declan” owned and bred by Cheryl L Stiehl DVM & Craig Larson.

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With Ann Yuhasz – 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Sporting Group Judge

Interview with Ann Yuhasz, the 2022 AKC National Championship NOHS Sporting Group Judge. She discusses various topics on judging the show.

January 26, 20234 min read

Sam Houston McDonald, dressed in white suit with a hat, presenting a ribbon to a dog

Sam Houston McDonald

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Sam Houston McDonald

Interview with 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Sam Houston McDonald. He discusses various topics related to judging the AKC show.

January 25, 20233 min read

Charlie Olvis head photo

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Charlie Olvis

Interview with 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Charlie Olvis. He discusses various topics related to judging at the AKC show.

January 25, 20233 min read

Miniature American Shepherd was one of the breeds judged by Elizabeth (Liz) Muthard

Elizabeth (Liz) Muthard

AKC National Championship (Orlando)

Interview With 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Elizabeth (Liz) Muthard

Interview with 2022 AKC National Championship Breed Judge Elizabeth Muthard. She discusses various topics related to judging at the AKC show.

January 24, 20233 min read

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