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Dan Sayers

Dog Show Community

Curious Collaborators

Owner Handler Partnerships | Today’s owner handlers shares every dog show experience with his or her own dog, of course including adventures.

August 19, 20216 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

Form Follows Function

No Foot, No Dog

No Foot, No Dog – The old adage, “No Hoof, No Horse,” common in North America in the 18th century, speaks to how important the feet are.

August 18, 20217 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

How To Build Your Dog Show Playbook

Have you ever wished for a study guide that could help you prepare for show ring success? Well, becoming successful requires the development of a set of strategies – a PLAYBOOK. Whatever your goals, having a carefully considered plan is the surest way to realize your dreams. Find out from Lee and Dan what every […]

August 18, 20211 min read

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Kennel Clubs & Registries

Indoors vs. Outdoors

Does the Venue Make a Difference? For most exhibitors, the judging panel plays a great deal in determining which upcoming shows

August 16, 20219 min read

Dr. Braxton B. Sawyer

Dog Show Community

The First Dog Show In America

The First Dog Show In America | The first officially recognized dog show in the world, according to this writer’s previous article entitled

August 15, 202111 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Top 3 Mistakes Exhibitors Make in the Ring

Have you ever left the ring wishing you could have done something differently? Did you say to yourself, “Darn, we could have won if this didn’t happen?!” We’ve all had less than perfect ring experiences, but did you know that you aren’t alone? What are the top 3 mistakes judges see exhibitors make in the […]

August 11, 20211 min read

Sandra Murray

Hound Group

The Long & Winding History of Scenthounds

The wide variety of scenthounds probably has a history just as ancient as the sighthounds. However, the progenitors of the scenthound breeds

August 11, 202114 min read

Lindsey Nicholas | Waggy Tails Resort and Spa

Nancy Gallant

Breed Conservation

Lindsey Nicholas | Waggy Tails Resort and Spa

Lindsey Nicholas | Waggy Tails Resort and Spa : We are small town girls with big dreams, traveling together for the last couple years

August 7, 20214 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Interpreting The Language Of The Standard

Some breed standards, it seems, are clearer than others. When it comes to understanding specific words and phrases, a lot can be left to individual interpretation. Why do some judges read standards differently and what are some of the reasons for this? Tune in this week as Lee takes a look at the occasionally perplexing […]

August 4, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Show Chairs Never Sit

The success of any dog show depends on the efforts of a dedicated team headed by a Show Chair. Delegating tasks, from permits and parking

July 28, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Tell It To The Judge

This week’s topic focuses on what competitors look for in selecting a Judge when scheduling their upcoming show entries. From Breeder Judges to All-Breed

July 21, 20211 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

Form Follows Function

What’s the big deal about canine dentition?

Canine dentition, what’s the big deal? A dog is born with no teeth in his mouth at all. Just as with human dentition, dogs have two sets

July 19, 20219 min read

What Would You Do? A Learning Experience — hopefully

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What Would You Do? A Learning Experience — hopefully

Don't miss a story.

Curious Collaborators

No Foot, No Dog

How To Build Your Dog Show Playbook

Indoors vs. Outdoors

The First Dog Show In America

Top 3 Mistakes Exhibitors Make in the Ring

The Long & Winding History of Scenthounds

Lindsey Nicholas | Waggy Tails Resort and Spa

Interpreting The Language Of The Standard

Show Chairs Never Sit

Tell It To The Judge

What’s the big deal about canine dentition?