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Lisa M. Curry

Toy Group

Contracts for Show Prospect Puppies

The sale of a show prospect puppy is a matter of contract, even if never put in writing. An oral (unwritten) agreement, to exchange something of value.

June 15, 20217 min read

Becoming a breeder Tucker_and_Roy_Holloway

Dan Sayers

Breed Conservation

When are you going to breed her?

Some owner handlers begin like me, with little or no thought about becoming a breeder. They move through the sport from show to show.

June 15, 20216 min read

Bonnie Guggenheim

Toy Group

Toy Talk | Looking Back, but Loving 2021!

Looking Back, but Loving 2021! Your first show dog was probably not one you would show today, but you learned from that experience with excitement, frustration, sometimes anger, and on occasion, the big thrill of victory.

June 14, 20213 min read

The Best Hunting Dog Amercian Water Spaniel

Aaron Field

Sporting Group

The Best Hunting Dog & Companion | American Water Spaniel

As a hunter in search of the best hunting dog and a new hunting partner, the options can seem endless. To make it more complicated, I’m fairly convinced that all of the options are good ones.

June 13, 20214 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Eric Ringle Lived His Dreams | From Junior To Judge

When Robin and Cindy Stansell called to tell me the sad news that our friend Eric Ringle had passed away, my mind was flooded with happy memories of him.

June 13, 202113 min read

Let’s talk about type in the breed | German Shepherd Dog & Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Stephanie Hedgepath

All About Judging

Let’s Talk About Type in Two Breeds

Let’s talk about type in the breed: Why is side gait important characteristic of breed type? It is important for the structure of the dog.

June 12, 202118 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Showing @ Westminster?

This year’s Westminster is going to be like no other show in the club’s 145-year history. Join us for this week’s RING-READY LIVE! as Dan and Lee are joined by the newest member of the SHOWSIGHT family, Meegan Pierotti-Tietje, who is excited to be exhibiting her own dog this year.

June 10, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Mentoring

Finally, who were your mentors in the sport? Can you share a story about how one of your mentors helped you when you were a novice owner handler? Be sure to listen to this week’s RING-READY LIVE! as Dan asks Lee to talk about the impact made by her mentors when she began to seriously engage in the dog world. Discover how, as an Owner Handler, Lee sought inspiration both in and out of the ring, and discover how you can too!

June 2, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Human-Canine Bond

Does good sportsmanship still have a place in the sport of dogs? How can owner handlers keep this in mind when they’ve lost? How about when they’ve won? In the conformation ring, good sportsmanship can lead to increased confidence and it can enhance every Owner Handler’s reputation. On this week’s RING-READY LIVE! Dan & Lee will be talking about the value of being a good sport, no matter the day’s results. Learn more in this week’s session with the Dog Show Mentor.

May 26, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Sportsmanship

Does good sportsmanship still have a place in the sport of dogs? How can owner handlers keep this in mind when they’ve lost? How about when they’ve won? In the conformation ring, good sportsmanship can lead to increased confidence and it can enhance every Owner Handler’s reputation. On this week’s RING-READY LIVE! Dan & Lee will be talking about the value of being a good sport, no matter the day’s results. Learn more in this week’s session with the Dog Show Mentor.

May 26, 20211 min read