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Britt Jung

Sporting Group

The Sporting Group: Form Follows Function

AKC Judge Britt Jung explores the Sporting Group, highlighting the history, purpose, and defining characteristics of its 33 breeds.

July 18, 202629 min read

Nicholas Wameling

Profiles & Interviews

Trading Jerseys for Show Leads

Nicholas Wameling reflects on trading college athletics for dog shows, finding competition, family, and a career in the sport.

July 16, 20265 min read

Lexa Richmond

Breed Conservation

Conservancy in High-Entry Breeds: Popularity, Numbers, and the Dachshund Case - Part 2

Using the Dachshund as a case study, Lexa Richmond explores how breeding decisions, mentorship, and education shape breed preservation.

July 10, 20266 min read

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Lee Whittier

Dog Show Community

Developing Mentorship in the Dog Show World: Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever

Lee Whittier examines how mentorship preserves breeds, develops leaders, and passes essential knowledge to the next generation.

July 7, 20266 min read

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Doug Johnson

Dog Show Community

The Truth About the Dog Game: Judges Shouldn’t Be Lemmings

Are judges evaluating dogs or following the crowd? Doug Johnson examines independent thinking and breed-specific evaluation in the show ring.

June 29, 20265 min read

Dr. Wayne Boillat 2026 Westminster Vet of the Year

Westminster Kennel Club

Canine Health

The Westminster Kennel Club Announces Dr. Wayne Boillat of Pacific, MO as 2026 Veterinarian of the Year

The WKC has named Dr. Wayne Boillat of Missouri as its 2026 Veterinarian of the Year, recognizing his dedication to animal care and advocacy.

June 18, 20265 min read

Poitevin hounds sleeping at the World Dog Show in Paris in 2011. photo by Dan Sayers

Denise Flaim

Hound Group

Release the Hounds

Learn what sets the Hound Group apart as Denise Flaim examines the history, structure, and purpose behind these remarkable breeds.

June 16, 202621 min read

A rear view of young family with two small children and a dog on a walk in autumn nature.

Dan Sayers

Breed Conservation

Measuring Progress: Purebred Dogs and the (Shrinking) Middle Class

Dan Sayers explores how changing consumer trends and a shrinking middle class are impacting the future of purebred dogs.

June 11, 20265 min read

American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Nominations for the American Kennel Club’s President’s Sportsman Award Are Now Open

The AKC is now accepting nominations for the President’s Sportsman Award, honoring outstanding sportsmanship and integrity in dog sports.

June 10, 20262 min read

Lexa Richmond

Breed Conservation

Conservancy in High-Entry Breeds: Popularity, Numbers, and the Dachshund Case

A closer look at Dachshunds and why popularity alone doesn’t guarantee long-term breed preservation or protection of breed type.

May 29, 20265 min read

Doug Johnson

Breed Conservation

The Truth About Our Obligation to Breed: Critically Low Registrations Require More from Exhibitors

Doug Johnson examines why breeders and exhibitors must do more to preserve purebred dogs as registrations continue to decline.

May 26, 20268 min read

Grace Fritz

Non-Sporting Group

Appreciating the Non-Sporting Group

Grace Fritz breaks down Non-Sporting Group breeds, focusing on hallmarks, type, and why each must be judged by its own Standard.

April 29, 202613 min read

William “Bill” Holbrook and Roz Durham 2026 Quarter Century Collie Group Hall of Fame Inductees

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William “Bill” Holbrook and Roz Durham 2026 Quarter Century Collie Group Hall of Fame Inductees

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The Sporting Group: Form Follows Function

Trading Jerseys for Show Leads

Conservancy in High-Entry Breeds: Popularity, Numbers, and the Dachshund Case - Part 2

Developing Mentorship in the Dog Show World: Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever

The Truth About the Dog Game: Judges Shouldn’t Be Lemmings

The Westminster Kennel Club Announces Dr. Wayne Boillat of Pacific, MO as 2026 Veterinarian of the Year

Release the Hounds

Measuring Progress: Purebred Dogs and the (Shrinking) Middle Class

Nominations for the American Kennel Club’s President’s Sportsman Award Are Now Open

Conservancy in High-Entry Breeds: Popularity, Numbers, and the Dachshund Case

The Truth About Our Obligation to Breed: Critically Low Registrations Require More from Exhibitors

Appreciating the Non-Sporting Group