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Stephanie Hedgepath

All About Judging

Form Follows Function Part 5: The Hands on Exam – Training Your Hands to Feel What You Can’t See

Learn more about canine evaluation, exploring the hands-on exam and how form and function align in dog shows. Dive into the art of judging.

June 3, 202311 min read

Assessment of Dog's Structure & Movement - Figure 1A. With Angulation

Stephanie Hedgepath

All About Judging

Form Follows Function: Part Four of a Series

Learn about evaluating canine conformation and purposeful movement in this comprehensive guide to understanding dog structure and movement.

May 29, 202312 min read

cockapoo wearing a red suit, standing on the bench, in the woods

Michael Nelinson

Canine Health

Judging the Dog Park Dog Show

Unveiling the truth about purposefully bred dogs and the importance of structure. Discover why designer breeds fall short.

May 20, 20238 min read

Jeannine Volpe Jeffrey

Foundation Stock Service

Open Shows Are AKC’s Field of Dreams

Explore the journey of a dog lover turned judge, rare breeds, Open Shows, and the expanding AKC exhibitions. Embrace the future of dog shows!

May 19, 20236 min read

Combined image of Japanese Akitainu standing outside in the snow

Lonny Cohen & Hope Furugen

All About Judging

Japanese Akitainu – An Up-and-Coming Breed in the AKC

Explore the journey of the Japanese Akitainu in AKC, learn about their unique characteristics, breed judging, and restoration efforts.

May 18, 20237 min read

A person snapping a photo representing 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Photographers

Showsight Magazine

Dog Show Candids

2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Photographers

Learn who were the photographers behind at the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and relive the beauty of this prestigious event.

May 17, 20231 min read

Elegant man in suit leaves a good first impression

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Dog Show Community

First Impressions – Dressing for Success & Professionalism (Does It Matter?)

Making a Lasting Impression: The Power of First Impressions, Dressing for Success, and Professionalism in the Dog Show World.

May 14, 20238 min read

Improving Your Win Rate in Dog Show rings

Lee Whittier

Dog Show Community

Your Win Rate: With 4 Core Values That Also Make You a Good ‘Sportsone’

Discover the core values for success in dog shows – Excellence, Community, Kindness, and Respect. Boost your win rate in the dog show ring.

May 10, 20237 min read

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble: Proposed State Laws Are Cause for Concern

Restrictive state laws threaten pure breeds’ survival. Exhibitors and breeders need freedom to preserve pedigrees and raise future prospects.

May 10, 20236 min read

AR Groups Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Bills

Sheila Goffe

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Animal Rights Groups Are Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Dog Laws

Learn about the anti-breeder bills threatening our sport in the 2023 Farm Bill. Oppose the Puppy Protection Act and the Goldies Act.

May 10, 20238 min read

QCCG President Tom Cohen presenting the Right Stuff Award to Debbie Holland.

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Quarter Century Collie Group 2023 Awards Ceremony – Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland Honored

Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland are honored by the Quarter Century Collie Group at the 2023 Awards Ceremony. Read more.

May 9, 202329 min read

Susan Thibodeaux

Dog Show Community

Ribbons & Rosettes – A Hoarding Situation?

Are ribbons and rosettes worth keeping? One woman’s journey with her collection and the surprising discovery that not everyone feels the same.

May 2, 20235 min read

Form Follows Function Part Six: The Hands on Exam 2

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Form Follows Function Part Six: The Hands on Exam 2

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Form Follows Function Part 5: The Hands on Exam – Training Your Hands to Feel What You Can’t See

Form Follows Function: Part Four of a Series

Judging the Dog Park Dog Show

Open Shows Are AKC’s Field of Dreams

Japanese Akitainu – An Up-and-Coming Breed in the AKC

2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Photographers

First Impressions – Dressing for Success & Professionalism (Does It Matter?)

Your Win Rate: With 4 Core Values That Also Make You a Good ‘Sportsone’

The Bubble: Proposed State Laws Are Cause for Concern

Animal Rights Groups Are Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Dog Laws

Quarter Century Collie Group 2023 Awards Ceremony – Virginia Holtz, Joan Graber, and Debbie Holland Honored

Ribbons & Rosettes – A Hoarding Situation?