Special Interest Archives

The Weekly Brief

Don't miss a story.

The best of SHOWSIGHT editorials, weekly wins, and breeder commentary — delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning.

Montgomery Kennel Club

All About Judging

The Terrier Judges

Montgomery Best in Show Judge Through History | The Montgomery County Kennel Club dog show is widely considered to be one of the finest

October 11, 2021167 min read

Showsight Staff

Dog Shows

The Real Costs Of Showing Your Own Dog

How far are you willing to travel for a major? A Group win? A Best in Specialty Show? An All-Breed Best? Achieving any goal in the sport of dogs requires a commitment to going where the competition is—no matter the distance. And although traveling has always been part and parcel of showing dogs, not everyone […]

September 29, 20211 min read

Greater Atlanta AKC Cavalier club

Dog Show Community

Waukesha Kennel Club | Mary Ellen Meyer

Mary Ellen Meyer has been a member of the Waukesha Kennel Club since 1966. She’s served on the board and has chaired various committees

September 24, 20214 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Going The Extra Miles

The amount of money that owner handlers spend at dog shows can be considerable. Each weekend, we part with our hard-earned cash to make memories—and champions—that will remain in our hearts forever. But do we really know how much money we’re spending on dog shows? Those entry fees are just the start of the weekend […]

September 22, 20211 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

Form Follows Function

The Body of the Dog (The Chest)

The Body of the Dog | When one thinks of movement in the canine, thoughts often go first to the angulation of the fore and rear quarters

September 20, 20219 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Greenville Kennel Club Honors Fallen Hero Sgt. Conley Jumper

Greenville Kennel Club Honors Fallen Hero Sgt. Conley Jumper | Sgt. Conley Jumper responded to a call to assist fellow deputies attempting

September 15, 20217 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

“Ramping” Up In The Ring

It’s time to “ramp” up your handling! No, we’re not talking about ring procedures or presentation techniques. We’re talking about actual ramps, the kind that are mandatory for the examination of some breeds and optional for others. But did you know that ANY breed can be examined on a ramp, depending on certain conditions? It’s […]

September 15, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

How To Be A Beautiful Backdrop

Have you ever been photobombed, where the appearance of an errant stranger—or foolish prankster—ruined a perfectly good picture? Well, have you ever considered that you might be doing the same thing to your dog in the ring? Though unintended, your actions (and your outfit) could spoil an otherwise beautiful picture of your dog. Join us […]

September 8, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Unpacking The Judge’s Exam

Do you know what the judges are looking for when they put their hands on your dog? The judge’s exam “unpacks” each dog’s individual parts, determining how they will likely function as a whole according to each breed’s standard. That hands-on examination can reveal a lot of information, including what’s being hidden by hair or […]

September 1, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

What’s In Your Your Toolbox?

Are you as prepared as you can be when you get to your ring? Have you had an unexpected situation come up right as you were getting ready to walk into your class for judging? What items in your toolbox saved the day? Join us this week for great tips and discussion ? Let’s see […]

August 25, 20211 min read