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Owner Handler Sara Rude

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Interview with Owner Handler Sara Rude

Interview with Owner Handler Sara Rude. Sara shares her experiences as an Owner Handler in the world of purebred dogs and dog shows.

Sara Rude·August 19, 2022·5 min read

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Kelley Frary with her borzoi dog

Kelley Frary

Meet the Owner Handlers

Interview with Owner Handler Kelley Frary

Interview with Owner Handler Kelley Frary. Kelley shares her experiences as an Owner Handler in the world of purebred dogs and dog shows.

August 19, 20226 min read

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Dog Clubs

How the Quality of Your Dog Affects Your Win Rate

If you have a better dog, you can win more, right? But there are many elements that influence how the quality of dogs affects your win rate.

August 18, 202210 min read

Barbara Dempsey Alderman: The Loss of a Legend And Those Darn AKC Groups Realignment Questions

Meet the Owner Handlers

Crowdsourcing: Utilizing the Dog Show Crowd

Opportunities for learning is available at every dog show, especially for those whose ultimate goal is to stand out from the crowd.

August 16, 20223 min read

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Meet the Owner Handlers

Dog Show Handling Classes Can Make or Break the Owner Handler

Dog show handling classes are not created equal, the choice of which classes to attend can make or break the novice owner handler.

July 26, 20226 min read

ADWERA Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Breeder/Owner Handler Deborah Ahern-Ridlon

ADWERA | Deborah Ahern-Ridlon

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ADWERA Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Breeder/Owner Handler Deborah Ahern-Ridlon

Interview with purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeder/Owner Handler – My name is Deborah Ahern-Ridlon and my kennel name is ADWERA.

July 17, 20224 min read

Owner Handler Jamie Riley

Meet the Owner Handlers

The Owner Handler Jamie Riley – Purebred Great Dane Dog Breed

Interview with Owner Handler Jamie Riley – I’ve had Great Danes since 2013, but I wasn’t introduced to the sport of conformation until

July 16, 20225 min read

Lee Whittier -Dog Show Owner Handlers

Meet the Owner Handlers

Considering a New Dog Breed From a Judge’s Perspective

Dog people choose breeds for a lot of different reasons. However, an original breed doesn’t have to be the only breed.

July 11, 20227 min read

The Breeder/Owner-Handler Team

Matina E. Johnson

Breed Conservation

The Breeder/Owner-Handler Team – Creating a Winning Duet

The Breeder/Owner-Handler Team – In the breeder/owner-handler arena, I’ve been privileged to have many duet partners over the years,

June 15, 20223 min read

Texangals Toy Manchester Kennels | Dr. Kat Patrick

Texangals Toy Manchester Kennels | Dr. Kat Patrick

Meet the Breeders

Texangals Toy Manchester Kennels | Dr. Kat Patrick

Interview with Breeder/Owner Handler Dr. Kat Patrick – I brought my first ETT home on New Year’s Eve in 2014. Her first championship show

June 12, 202212 min read

Owner Handler Michelle Ridenour

Michelle Ridenour

Meet the Owner Handlers

Interview with Owner Handler Michelle Ridenour

Interview with Owner Handler Michelle Ridenour – I grew up in a “dog family” and started showing at eight years old. My main breed is the

June 12, 20222 min read

Conformation Dog Shows Have Changed

Meet the Owner Handlers

The National Specialty – One Show Is the Breeder/Owner Handler’s ‘Specialty’

When it comes to showcasing breeding stock, nothing compares with the series of events known collectively as a National Specialty.

June 7, 20225 min read

Lee Whittier -Dog Show Owner Handlers

National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS)

Owner Handler Group Conflicts

Owner Handler Group Conflicts – Recently I have heard many exhibitors complain how they feel that all too often the AKC Non-Regular

June 7, 20226 min read

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