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The First 30 Years | Owner Handler’s Journey Is Measured In 10-year Increments

Showsight is celebrating its 30th Anniversary as a leading voice of the purebred dog community. Typical owner handler’s journey

Dan Sayers·December 13, 2021·5 min read

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Breed Hallmarks

Instead of “Decking the Halls” this Wednesday afternoon, take a moment to join Dan and Lee as they celebrate the “Breed Hallmarks” that

December 10, 20211 min read

The Pointer | Cynthia Brink

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The Pointer | Cynthia Brink

I was 40 years old when I got my first dog, a Pointer, and had him until he was 12 years old. Having gone back to school part-time while

November 27, 20213 min read

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Movement is an essential element of Breed Type, not a separate quality!

Movement is an essential element of Breed Type, not a separate quality! The position I’m presenting may not be embraced by all, and there may

November 26, 20217 min read

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Giving Thanks

As another “Season of Giving” begins, those of us who breed, show, and love purebred dogs have plenty to be thankful for.

November 25, 20211 min read

Making Improvements | Owner Handlers Are a Lot Like Homeowners

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Making Improvements | Owner Handlers Are a Lot Like Homeowners

Owner Handlers Are a Lot Like Homeowners. Have you ever tackled a home improvement project? If you have, you’ve very likely discovered

November 24, 20214 min read

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Social Media Do’s & Dont’s

Have you ever hit the “SEND” key before you intended to? If you have, well, you’re not alone. Although social media platforms like Facebook

November 19, 20211 min read

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The Blame Game

Who’s to blame when your dog doesn’t win? Is it the judge who doesn’t know the breed? Or could it be the handler who’s always playing dirty?

November 12, 20211 min read

Pat Cordray | Gordon Setter

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Gordon Setter | Pat Cordray

Pat Cordray | Gordon Setter. I have been showing dogs since 1974 when I first started showing my six-month-old Irish Setter puppy that I had bred—we were both total novices!

November 10, 20213 min read

Alexandria Mitchell-Lynch | Ibizan Hound

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Alexandria Mitchell-Lynch | Ibizan Hound

Alexandria Mitchell-Lynch | Davallia Ibizan Hounds. I got my first AKC Ibizan Hound 19 years ago as a pet, but decided to try showing him

November 8, 20215 min read

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Bait And Switch … And Bait Again

Bait And Switch… And Bait Again | Treats Can Offer the Owner-Handled Dog ‘Mixed Signals’As a dog show exhibitor, there’s a good chance

November 4, 20214 min read

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To Bait Or Not To Bait

Have you ever thought about how your use of bait in the ring can actually be hurting your dog’s chances of winning? Although a piece of dried liver can get your dog’s attention, it can just as reliably create the unintended impression of an animal that’s out of control.

November 4, 20211 min read

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Does your dog have a growth mindset?

Nobody likes a sore loser. Right? So why is it that some people always seem disappointed when their dog doesn’t win?

October 28, 20211 min read

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