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Walter J. Sommerfelt

Dog Show Community

2026: A New Year, New Goals, New Beginnings

A new year on the dog show circuit brings fresh campaigns, scenic travels, Southern hospitality, and renewed enthusiasm for the sport.

February 12, 20264 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Danelle Brown: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group & Herding Group Judge

Danelle Brown reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Non-Sporting and Herding Groups at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 11, 20264 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Insights From Gus Sinibaldi: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Terrier Group & Toy Group Judge

Gus Sinibaldi reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Terrier and Toy Groups at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 11, 20264 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Bill Stebbins: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Working Group Judge

Bill Stebbins shares insights from judging the National Owner-Handled Series Working Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 10, 20262 min read

Black and white photo of Judge Betsy Yates

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Meet Betsy Yates: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Sporting Group Judge

Betsy Yates reflects on judging the National Owner-Handled Series Sporting Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 10, 20263 min read

Candidates for AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Getting to Know the Candidates for the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030

Meet the candidates for the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030 as they share their plans and priorities for the future of the sport.

February 10, 202624 min read

Jody Davidson

Dog Show Community

Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors

Jody shares her journey from theatre to dog shows, reflecting on Junior Showmanship, mentorship, inclusion, and building the sport’s future.

February 9, 20268 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Meet Janina K. Laurin: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group Judge

Janina Laurin reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship.

February 4, 20264 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Insights From Barbara Burns: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Working Group Judge

Barbara Burns reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Working Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship, highlighting dogs and breeders.

February 3, 20263 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Richard L. Reynolds: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Hound Group Judge

Richard Reynolds reflects on judging the Bred-By-Exhibitor Hound Group at the 2025 AKC National Championship and the breeders behind it.

February 3, 20265 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Insights From Michael Canalizo: 2025 AKC National Championship Miscellaneous Class Judge

Michael Canalizo on judging the Miscellaneous Classes at the 2025 AKC National Championship and the future of emerging breeds.

February 2, 20263 min read

Showsight Magazine

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Interview With Carl Gene Liepmann: 2025 AKC National Championship Herding Group Judge

Carl Gene Liepmann on judging the Herding Group at the 2025 AKC Championship, with insight on dogs and his winner.

February 2, 20264 min read

2025 AKC Non-Sporting Group Honoree & Breeder of the Year: Susan S. Giles – Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos

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2025 AKC Non-Sporting Group Honoree & Breeder of the Year: Susan S. Giles – Ta Sen Lhasa Apsos

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2026: A New Year, New Goals, New Beginnings

Interview With Danelle Brown: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Non-Sporting Group & Herding Group Judge

Insights From Gus Sinibaldi: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Terrier Group & Toy Group Judge

Interview With Bill Stebbins: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Working Group Judge

Meet Betsy Yates: 2025 AKC National Championship NOHS Sporting Group Judge

Getting to Know the Candidates for the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030

Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors

Meet Janina K. Laurin: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Herding Group Judge

Insights From Barbara Burns: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Working Group Judge

Interview With Richard L. Reynolds: 2025 AKC National Championship Bred-By-Exhibitor Hound Group Judge

Insights From Michael Canalizo: 2025 AKC National Championship Miscellaneous Class Judge

Interview With Carl Gene Liepmann: 2025 AKC National Championship Herding Group Judge