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Allan Reznik

Dog Show Community

In Dogs, Patience Is Always Your Friend

Patience is key in dog sports – whether breeding, judging, or volunteering. Learn how to grow steadily and earn respect.

September 21, 20254 min read

Showsight Magazine

Breed Conservation

Meet the Breeder/Owner Handler – Ann Egan

Meet Ann Egan, passionate French Bulldog breeder/owner-handler with decades in dogs, sharing stories, insight, and inspiration.

September 11, 202513 min read

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Dog Show Community

A Visit with Charles Olvis and Elizabeth Muthard

Judges Charles Olvis & Elizabeth Muthard share 50+ years of experience, insights, and advice from a life in the dog show world.

September 9, 202520 min read

Showsight Magazine

Dog Show Community

In Memoriam: Jacqueline “Jackie” Stacy – Honoring a Pillar of the Affenpinscher and Purebred Dog Communities

Honoring Jacqueline “Jackie” Stacy—Affenpinscher icon, respected judge, and mentor whose legacy shaped the breed and inspired generations.

September 4, 20252 min read

Showsight Magazine

Toy Group

Tiny & Talented!

Explore the enduring charm, purpose, and surprising talents of Toy dogs – tiny companions with big personalities and lasting appeal.

September 2, 20252 min read

Dan Sayers

Dog Show Community

Measuring Progress: Is Current Dog Language Old-Fashioned?

Exploring how evolving language shapes perceptions of dog breeders, purebreds, and the sport – past, present, and future.

August 29, 20255 min read

Dédé Wilson

Breeding with Intention

The Vanishing Breeds: What’s Really at Stake When a Gene Pool is Lost

Rare dog breeds are vanishing. Learn why preserving breed diversity matters—and how every dog lover can help protect their future.

August 29, 20256 min read

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Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breeding with Intention

The Bubble: Preservation and Diversity

Exploring the tension between genetic diversity and breed preservation—why DNA testing, not COI alone, should guide our choices.

August 29, 20255 min read

Kelsey Keefe, Gestalt Eurasiers

American Kennel Club (AKC)

From Foundation to Full Recognition: Why Every Dog Fancier Should Care About The AKC Breed Recognition Process

Explore how AKC breed recognition works – why sustainable populations, strong clubs, and community matter for every rare breed.

August 29, 202517 min read

Doug Johnson

Breed Conservation

The Truth About the Number of Dog Shows: There Aren’t Too Many Shows, There Are Too Few Breeders

Dog shows aren’t the problem – low breeder numbers are. Explore why breeding more is key to preserving purebred dog quality.

August 28, 202512 min read

Showsight Magazine

Dog Show Community

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert ‘Bob’ Stein

Honoring Robert “Bob” Stein, whose lifelong devotion as breeder, judge, and mentor shaped Afghan Hounds, Salukis, and the dog sport.

August 28, 20252 min read

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Marlene Groves

Kennel Clubs & Registries

Do Clubs Really Have a Shortage of Volunteers?

Are clubs really short on volunteers—or just blocking new ones? A candid look at club culture, leadership, and needed change.

August 18, 20254 min read

Got Dog Hair? Here’s How to Put Your Dog’s Shedding to Good Use

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Got Dog Hair? Here’s How to Put Your Dog’s Shedding to Good Use

Don't miss a story.

In Dogs, Patience Is Always Your Friend

Meet the Breeder/Owner Handler – Ann Egan

A Visit with Charles Olvis and Elizabeth Muthard

In Memoriam: Jacqueline “Jackie” Stacy – Honoring a Pillar of the Affenpinscher and Purebred Dog Communities

Tiny & Talented!

Measuring Progress: Is Current Dog Language Old-Fashioned?

The Vanishing Breeds: What’s Really at Stake When a Gene Pool is Lost

The Bubble: Preservation and Diversity

From Foundation to Full Recognition: Why Every Dog Fancier Should Care About The AKC Breed Recognition Process

The Truth About the Number of Dog Shows: There Aren’t Too Many Shows, There Are Too Few Breeders

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert ‘Bob’ Stein

Do Clubs Really Have a Shortage of Volunteers?